Christopher A. West, 42, of North Eastham passed away July 1st from injuries after being struck by lighting. He was the son of Richard West, Sr. of Ashland, MA and Kathryn (Johnston) West of Orleans, MA. He is also survived by one brother: Richard A. West, Jr. of Ashland, MA; several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was a graduate of Keefe Vocational High School in Framingham and had worked as a commercial fisherman on Cape Cod over fifteen years until the time of his death. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday afternoon July 7, 2009 at 4:00 pm in the Chapel of the Matarese Funeral Home, 325 Main St., Ashland, MA. Calling hours will be held Tuesday from 1:00pm to the start of the service at 4:00pm.