John Stewart Fagan Jr., of Worcester, MA, passed away unexpectedly on October 6th, 2021 at the age of 49 in Worcester, MA. John was born on March 6th, 1972, to parents Donalda Rhodes and John Fagan in Holyoke, MA. He is survived by his mother, Donalda Rhodes and her husband Denver; his father, John Fagan; his son Taylor; his siblings Betty-Jo O’Brien, Kenneth Sulewski, Michelle Weaver, Cami Rhodes Harrar, Brett Fagan, and Michael Fagan; his cousin Stanley Duda; his nieces Jillian...

Douglas “Dougie” Warren Rollins, 66, passed away on October 11, 2021 at home surrounded by his loving family. Born in Springfield, MA to the late Oscar Van Rollins and Virginia A. (Gebo) Rollins, he was a lifelong Springfield resident. A U.S. Marine Corp veteran, he served honorably during Vietnam, obtaining the rank of Lance Corporal. Dougie retired from the Springfield Fire Department after 30 years of dedicated service to the city.  Prior to being a firefighter, he worked...

  Luisa G. Fernandes, 95, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on October 13, 2021. Born in Travassos da Cha, Montalegre, Portugal on July 10, 1926, Luisa spent her young adult years working and raising her family before immigrating to The United States over forty years ago. Working hard while making time to spend with her family during her middle-aged years. Luisa enjoyed crocheting, making beautiful dollies and bedspreads, along with cooking and caring for her sons....

Theodore J. Robidoux, 80, passed away Monday, Oct. 4, 2021 at home surrounded by loving family and friends. He was born in Southbridge, MA on March 1, 1941 to the late Roland and Emma (Blais) Robidoux. Ted was an U.S. Air Force Veteran and served during the Vietnam War and served in the Coast Guard Auxiliary. He worked as a transportation truck driver for many years. A faithful parishioner at St. Elizabeth Church, he was also an active member of both the American Legion Post 277 in Indian...

Audrey Marcella (Rutland) Anderman, 78, passed away October 2, 2021, at Mercy Medical Center in Springfield, MA surrounded by her loving family. She was born on January 15, 1943, in Berwyn, Illinois to the late Michael and Genevieve (Biesaga) Rutland. Audrey was predeceased by her beloved husband, Robert Anderman of 45 years. Audrey and Robert (Bob) built a wonderful life of love and adventure for their children by example and through a strong work ethic. They loved to travel to their...

Debby L. (Zahara) DuPont passed away on September 29, 2021 in Worcester at the age of 65. She was born in Ware on April 7, 1956. She was predeceased by her father Martin F. Zahara and her mother Rosemary (DeFoe) Pepper, as well as her twin sister Wendy (Zahara) Monette. She leaves her son Curtis DuPont of Palmer, her former husband James DuPont of Brimfield, her brother Martin S. Zahara of New Fairfield, CT, and her brother Frederick Smith of Palmer. Calling Hours will be held on Tuesday,...

Ellisha Lagacy (34) passed away 9/30/21.  There are too many ways we will miss Ellisha.  Anyone who knew her can just close their eyes and hear her infectious laugh, a sassy comment, or maybe even her bossing us on how to memorialize her.  She would certainly have prepared trays of wonderful Baklava or lazy pierogies for everyone to enjoy, just like her mom taught her. Ellisha would insist we stop at her Salon (Radiant) so she could help us look our best for the occasion. So...

Edward Haryasz 1942-2021 LUDLOW Edward Haryasz, 79, passed away Saturday, October 2, 2021 under the gentle, compassionate care of Mercy Medical Center.  Born in Ludlow on February 27, 1942 to the late Walter and Amelia (Lak) Haryasz, he grew up in Indian Orchard and raised his family as part of the Ludlow community for the past 54 years.  Ed proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy during the Vietnam war and was a member of the Polish American Veterans Club of Wilbraham....

Robert W. Lafond, Sr., 81, of Springfield died Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2021 at  Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. Born in Manchester, NH on Jan. 15, 1940, he was the son of the late Real and Cecile (Sevigny) Lafond. Bob lived in Springfield for most of his life and worked in machine set-up and repair for the Milton Bradley Co. for 40 years until he retired. He was a Third Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, Fairview Council #4044, and also enjoyed spending time camping and...

Robert D. Bourdeau 1947-2021 LUDLOW Robert David Bourdeau, 74, passed away September 19, 2021 at Baystate Wing Hospital in Palmer. Born in Ludlow on July 1, 1947 to the late Armos and Marion (Heath) Bourdeau, he was a lifelong Ludlow resident. Bob worked for many years as a sheet metal mechanic in heating and air conditioning. He enjoyed long rides on his Harley, attending car and motorcycle shows, watching western movies, woodcarving, and fishing at Spec Pond. Many nights he could be...