WORCESTER-Desiree A. (Chagnon) Westberg, 45, of 1012 Pleasant Street died Saturday, June 21st at her summer home in Brookfield after a long illness. She leaves 3 sons, Gabriel P., Matthew J. and Andrew P. Westberg all of Worcester; her parents, Ronald and Patricia (Ashcraft) of Worcester; 3 brothers, Ronald Chagnon of Winchendon, Patrick Chagnon of Worcester and Roger Chagnon of Braintree; 2 sisters, Dolores Chagnon of Worcester and Mary St. Nicholas of Vista, CA; several nieces and nephews and her boyfriend of 12 years, Albert Loverro of Worcester.
She was born in Fukioka, Japan and lived in Worcester for many years. She graduated from Murdock High School and attended Quinsigamond Community College. Mrs. Westberg worked as a billing assistant for the Fallon Clinic for 13 years before retiring due to illness. She was a former member of Sacred Heart Church. She enjoyed camping, reading, music and dancing.
The funeral will be Wednesday, June 25th at 10:00 AM in Sacred Heart of Jesus Church, 600 Cambridge Street. After cremation, burial will be at the convenience of the family. Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 24th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in O’Connor Brothers Funeral Home, 592 Park Avenue (oconnorbrothers.com). In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Pernet Family Health Service, 237 Millbury Street 01610.