Chelsea Ann Vales, 34, of Newport, RI, passed away, unexpectedly, Thursday, May 19, 2022, at home.

Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of David G. and Lori A. (Ferreira) Vales of Warren, RI.

Chelsea had worked as a cosmetologist at Natural Creations in Newport. She enjoyed snowboarding, biking, playing soccer, shopping, boating, vacationing and going to the beach. She was an avid dog lover. Her greatest joy was spending time with her nephew & best buddy, Brayden.

Besides her parents, she is survived by a brother, David J. Vales and his wife Kate of Warren, RI, a nephew, Brayden Vales and a niece, Lyla Vales.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 4-7PM in Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 9AM, from Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd., Warren, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10AM in St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood St., Bristol, RI.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut St., Bristol, RI.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to NAMI, 4301 Wilson Blvd., Suite 300, Arlington, VA, 22203.

Information/On-Line condolences please visti- www.wjsmithfh.com