(08/23/15) Westgate, Herbert Adams, age 80 of North Kingstown, passed away with his family by his side Sunday at Kent Hospital, Warwick, RI.
Born in Wickford, RI, he was the son of the late Earnest Emerson and the late Adeline Frances (Knowlton) Westgate. He was the beloved husband of Nancy Jean (Wheeler ) Westgate
He served during Korean War in the Army from 1953 to 1956. He received several medals during that National Defense Service. His medals include; Good Conduct Medal, Korean Service Medal, UN Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Korean War Service Medal.
He was a Supervisor, employed by Leesona Corporation for 15 years. He also spent many years employed by Electric Boat at Quonset Point where he was a Servo-Graph Operator. Just prior to his retirement, he was employed by Smithfield and Packing Farm in Burgaw, NC. He was an avid bowler at Kingston Bowl, North Kingstown and he also enjoyed golfing and sports. He enjoyed time with his family as he and his son could often be found working on cars together.
Besides his wife; he is survived by his three children: Kevin Westgate, Denise Dufresne and her husband Raymond, Belinda Wolfe and her husband Shaun. He was the grandfather to his beloved grandsons Brian Adam Westgate and, Dustin Quinn Westgate. He is also survived by his brother Douglas Westgate and his wife Tracey. He was predeceased by his brothers Donald and Robert Westgate.
All services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial donations be sent to Pulmonary Hypertension Association 801 Roeder Rd. Suite 1000 Silver Spring, MD 20910. For more information and condolences at www.carpenterjenks.com.
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