Charles E. Westgate, Jr., 78, of Rochester, died Monday, January 5, 2015 at Sippican Healthcare Center in Marion.
Born in New Bedford, he was the son of the late Velna (Brown) & Charles E. Westgate, Sr. Raised in Rochester, Mr. Westgate graduated from Wareham High School in 1954.
Mr. Westgate worked for many years as a bus driver for Almeida Bus Lines in New Bedford and then for Bloom Transportation. Prior to his career as a bus driver, he was a chef for the Knotty Pine Restaurant in Wareham.
A NASCAR race fan, Mr. Westgate was a fan of the late Dale Earnhardt, Sr.
Survivors include his three sons, Stephen C. Westgate of Rochester, Daniel E. Westgate of Brockton and Dennis J. Westgate of Wareham; his daughter, Marcia E. Araujo of Sagamore Beach; his brothers, Bruce Westgate and Neil Westgate both of Wareham; his sisters, Betteanne Ala of Wareham and Marie Carey of Sandwich; 14 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.
Relatives and friends are invited to visit at the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Highway (Rt. 28), Wareham on Sunday, January 11, 2015 from 2 – 5 p.m.
Donation in his memory may be made to the Sippican Healthcare Center Activities Fund, 15 Mill St., Marion, MA 02738. For directions and on-line guestbook visit: www.ccgfuneralhome.com