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SANDWICH -- Michele (Acerra) Westgate, 41, of West Wareham, died Monday, September 18, 2006 in the Mary McCarthy Hospice House, Sandwich. She was the wife of John A. Westgate, Jr. and the daughter of the late Michael Acerra.
She was born in Chelsea; she lived in Foxboro and Wareham, then moved to Las Vegas, NV before returning to West Wareham 5 years ago. She graduated from Foxboro High School, Johnson & Wales University, Mass Bay College and Massasoit College.
Mrs. Westgate worked as a Food Service Supervisor and EKG Technician at Tobey Hospital. She had also worked as a Day Care Teacher in Las Vegas.
She was a member of Temple Baptist Church in W.Bridgewater. She enjoyed roller skating and was a member of Rolland Artistic Skating Club in Norwood. She was a Certified Roller Skating Coach.
Survivors include her husband; 2 sons, Caleb and Logan Westgate of W. Wareham; a daughter, Jonele Westgate of W. Wareham; her mother, Maureen (Blair) Acerra of Amsterdam, NY; her step father, Richard Brennan; a stepbrother, Matthew Brennan both of West Roxbury; a stepsister, Marissa Abbott of PA; 3 nieces.
Her funeral service will be held at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, September 22, 2006 in the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, 2599 Cranberry Hwy. (Rt. 28), Wareham. Burial will follow in the V.A. Mass National Cemetery. Visiting hours are from 12 to 2 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday. Donations may be made to the Temple Baptist Church, 50 Manley St., W. Bridgewater, 02379 or the Tufts N.E. Oncology Center, 750 Washington St., Boston, 02111 or to the Cam Neely Foundation, 30 Winter St., 2nd Floor, Boston, 02108.
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September 14, 2020
Miss you and think about you all the time. Thanks for showing up in my dreams. Forever in my ❤
Lori Westgate
April 20, 2015
Hey Shelly I can only make half of my promise but you know that is ok. Glad you aren't here to see all the chaos. Forever in My Heart
Lori Westgate
April 20, 2015
Hi Michele. Miss you lots. Wish you were here. Miss you all the times. Your prediction came true. Glad you are not here to see it.
John Westgate
April 18, 2015
Hello Baby. It's been almost 8yrs and I still think of you. You had such great insight and your predictions have come true. I hope you are resting peacefully and will continue to look out for us. Miss you.
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John Westgate
November 20, 2008
Happy B-Day. I'm sure where you are every day is a happy one. We will come and visit you this evening and remember what a wonderful person you are. Love Daddy
John Westgate
January 17, 2008
Hello Baby. We joined the Y. Jonele and Caleb can climb the rock wall really well. I even did it and Logan likes the pool. We still play " Do you remember when Mommy and..." then we relive and enjoy. You will never leave our home or our hearts. We think of you every day. Love Daddy
Marilyn Dacko
September 27, 2007
O'h my precious Michele; I miss you so much. I'm sure you know.I think of you all the time.I will always remember the day you were born; you were Auntie M's first girl.I will cherish all you gave me. I love you Sweety; Auntie M
Lori Tripp
September 18, 2007
Michele,
BFF....Forever in my heart.....you are one best friend I will never forget. I promise to never forget you or to let your kids forget you. I promise I will love and cherish Al and the children. In my heart forever....
Lori
John A Westgate Jr
September 18, 2007
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man."
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2007
John A Westgate Jr
September 18, 2007
Baby. Its been a year and I think of you every day. We all miss you and love you. Daddy.
Jane Fazio
December 29, 2006
Michele,You will be sadly missed.You are our sunshine,We miss that warm smile. We know your looking down on us smiling.We Love and Miss You.Auntie Jane and Family.xoxoxo
Kath O'Brien
October 11, 2006
My thoughts and prayers are with Michele and her family. Her children should know she was always a warm, sweet person who was kind to everyone. I haven't seen her in quite some time, but I am thinking of her and her loved ones. Take Care, Kath (Whelahan) O'Brien
Brian Thompson & (Family)
September 28, 2006
Our hearts and prays go out to Michelle's family. It is so hard to lose someone so close. Although I have not seen her in over 20 years, I will never forget her warm smile. She was so nice.
Sylvia Dodge-Palomba
September 25, 2006
My sympathies to Michelle's family. She was such a sweet person, always so happy and bubbly, she made us all smile. I haven't seen her in such a long time but I will always remember her.
Sylvia (Dodge)Palomba
Foxborough High/field hockey
Jeanne Ayer
September 23, 2006
Michele, I will miss you and our little talks. You were a joy to talk with and and an inspiration. You are in my prayers. Love Jeanne Ayer
Mary McCarthy House Volunteer
tommy ledwith
September 20, 2006
I will be thinking of the family .
I will NOT Forget Michele.
your cousin,
Tommy
Kenneth Acerra
September 20, 2006
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Roland & Cyndi Sylvia
September 20, 2006
To Alan and family,
We were devastated to hear of Michele's passing. Please know that you and your family are in our hearts and prayers.
Love,
Roland & Cyndi Sylvia
Karen Racine
September 20, 2006
John, Jonele, Caleb and Logan,
We are so sorry. God Bless you all. Michele will be missed.
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