WESTPORT – Chester B. “Chet” Sandborg, age 92, passed away Thursday, Aug. 10, 2017 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a short illness, with his family by his side. Born in Boston, Chet was a longtime resident of Dedham, MA and summered in Westport since 1965, becoming a permanent resident in 1987. He was the beloved husband of Marjorie (Youngworth) Sandborg for 63 yrs. and the son of the late Wilhelm & Judith A. (Benson) Sandborg.
After graduating from Dedham High School, Chet enlisted into the U.S. Army during WWII, having served overseas and receiving 2 Bronze Stars. Upon completing his military service, he attended Boston Trade School to pursue his career in the plumbing & heating industry. He was a licensed plumber / pipefitter and owner of Chester B. Sandborg Plumbing & Heating Co. in Dedham, MA.
Chet was an avid hunter, fisherman, & golfer and enjoyed his retirement to the fullest. He was a member of the Acoaxet Club, the American Legion Post 145, & the VFW Post 843 all of Westport. He was also a lifetime Mason of the Masonic Lodge in the Dedham area.
In addition to his wife, Chet is survived by his children: Janet Locke (husband Steve) of Dedham, MA, Martin Sandborg (wife Valerie) of Westwood, MA, and William Sandborg (wife Sally) of Fall River; 5 grandchildren: Jenna Bertelmann (husband Karl), Eric Sandborg (wife Lacey), Laura, Hannah, & Molly Sandborg; 2 great grandchildren: Hunter Sandborg & Olivia Bertelmann; several nieces & nephews. He was the brother of the late Paul Sandborg & Aina Sullivan.
Chet’s private funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Manuel Rogers & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. www.rogersfuneral.com.