Janet Sherman Porteous, 87, of Shelton, beloved wife of the late Trumbull Police Chief Norman W. Porteous, died May 3 at Wesley Heights. Born in Trumbull on August 20, 1929, she was the daughter of the late Laurence and Gertrude Wilkinson Sherman, and was a longtime Trumbull resident before moving to Shelton.

Her two sisters-in-law, Barbara Sherman of Newtown and Jane Sherman of Monroe; her children, Paul Porteous of Waterbury and Gail Wallace and her husband Robert, Sr, of Trumbull; four grandchildren, Penny Porteous, Jayson Porteous, Robert Wallace, Jr, and Lauren Wallace; a great-grandson, and a niece and nephew survive her.

In addition to her husband Norman, her grandson, Daniel W. Wallace; her three brothers, Harvey, David, and Paul Sherman; and a sister-in-law, Jean Sherman, predeceased her.

Mrs Porteous was a dedicated active member of the Long Hill United Methodist Church in Trumbull and an avid fan of the New York Yankees and UConn Lady Huskies.

The family would like to extend heartfelt thanks to the caregivers at Wesley Heights and Vitas Hospice and to Dr Steven Fisher.

A Memorial Service will take place at 11 am Saturday, June 3, at the Long Hill United Methodist Church.

Memorial donations may be made to the Long Hill United Methodist Church, 6358 Main Street, Trumbull CT 06611.

Arrangements entrusted to the Abriola Parkview Funeral Home, Trumbull.

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