Born in Dartmouth, a daughter of Arthur and Eva (Gagon) Thibodeau she was a lifelong area resident and a communicant of St. George Church, Westport.
Mrs. Chace worked as a seamstress both in Fall River and New Bedford. In her spare time, she enjoyed being close to the water and would often go quahogging by digging with her feet. Janet was also an avid gardner.
She is survived by a friend, Bonnie Medeiros and her husband William Medeiros of Mattapoisett; a sister-in-law, Norma Fairclough of Dartmouth, several nieces and nephws; a nephew, Edward Langlois and his husband Robert L. Keith of VT; a dear family friend, Heidi Correia of Mattapoisett and her two children, William and Elizabeth, who called Janet, Mémère; and her companion Ernest Chace. She was the mother of the late Milton F. Chace, III and sister of the late Arthur, Armand, Andra, Roseanna Thibodeau and Eva Langlois.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Patty Riley and Craig Correia for help and support over the years.
Due to current restrictions on public gatherings, her services will be private. A public memorial mass will be held at a later date. For online tribute, www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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