Mary Elizabeth Westgate

Mary Elizabeth Westgate (O’keefe) passed away peacefully on Sunday September 6th, at her home in Illinois with her family by her side.

Born in Lowell Massachusetts she was the daughter of the late Cornelius T. and Elizabeth O’keefe. Moving to New Bedford as a young girl she met the man who would become her husband and it was there they raised their family. They would relocate to Illinois in the 80’s where they enjoyed spending time in the Antique Stores and flea markets hunting for the teapots and bears she loved to collect! There was always a story about where they came from – her grand children have fond memories of choosing one to sleep with when spending the night at Nana’s. More than anything else, setting up her Christmas Village was what brought her the most joy. Every year it grew in size and she loved watching her family and friend’s eyes light up when they first saw it – especially the little ones who were always mesmerized by all the animation! She was the one who was always there to lend a hand or just an ear if you needed one- and she never ended a conversation without saying “I love you”.

She leaves behind her loving husband Strafford of sixty-eight years, daughter Sharon Bernier and husband Don of Texas, daughter Karen Ciminello and husband Vito of Texas and son Strafford III and wife Karina of Illinois, fourteen grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, her sister Rita Ballos of Dracut, MA, and brother Thomas O’keefe of Dracut, MA and Michael O’keefe of Lowell, MA.

She was preceded in death by brothers John (Jack) O’keefe, and Francis (Frankie) O’keefe; sisters Lillian Gilberto, Theresa Koukias and Patricia Dixon.

DRACUT - Richard D. “Dick” Chamberlain, 63, a resident of Dracut, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, at the UMASS Medical Center, Worcester, following health complications resulting from a fall at his home. He was the beloved husband of Kathleen Delisle-chamberlain with whom he was married for 29 years.

Born in Lawrence on August 16, 1957, he was the son of the late Robert J. Chamberlain and Dorothy (Dushame) Chamberlain of Methuen who survives him.

Dick was currently employed by Lowell General Hospital. He previously worked at Butcher Boy in North Andover.

A passionate Dead Head, Dick loved the music of the Grateful Dead and had traveled to over two hundred concerts.

In addition to his wife Kathy and his mother, he leaves two children, Corey Chamberlain of Arlington and Shannon Chamberlain of Dracut; a sister, Carol Berube and her husband John of Methuen; several nieces and nephews, among whom are Robert, John, and Caitlyn Berube.

At the family’s request, services were private. For those who wish, donations in his name may be made to: the NAN Project (Non-profit aiding mental health awareness), 125 Hartwell Ave., Lexington, MA 02421 or online at: thenanproject. org For condolences please visit www. mckennaouellette.com