Born in New Bedford, a daughter of the late Chester and Alice (Pittsley) Westgate; Judith was employed as a cook for the former Acushnet Nursing Home for many years prior to her retirement. She loved her family dearly, especially her grandchildren. Judith enjoyed Bowling, ceramics, country music and going to the beach, sitting in the sun. She most enjoyed going out to lunch every Saturday in her younger years and shopping with best friend Pat LaFountain.
Judith is survived by her loving children, Thomas Westgate Jr. and his wife Kimberly of East Freetown and Lori Sheehan and her husband James of Rochester; her grandchildren, Colin and Brooke Hammond and Tessa Westgate; her siblings, Patricia Reynolds of New Bedford and David Westgate of Lakeville; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Violet Silvia, Evelyn (Midgie) Westgate and Barbara Pittsley.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are in the care of the Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford, MA 02745. To leave a note of condolence: www.rock-funeralhome.com
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