William Henry Chace

Rumford – William H. Chace, 80, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, April 11, 2025. He was the beloved husband of Susan A. (Birtwell) Chace, with whom he shared over forty wonderful years of marriage. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, he was the son of the late Edward and Edith (Browning) Chace. Bill grew up in Baltimore and moved to Rhode Island early in his adult life. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as a radio intercept specialist, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. A man of deep devotion and quiet strength, Bill was an exceptional husband, father, and “Bumpa”. His love for his family was the heart of everything he did. Bill had an especially deep and abiding love for his wife, Susan, and together they built a life filled with laughter, loyalty, and unwavering commitment. He had a passion for cars—especially his Corvette, photography, and was a talented roller hockey player, traveling across the US and Europe for competitions. Through his talent for rollerskating, he began working...