Erika Desautels Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Erika Desautels in Ludlow, Massachusetts, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on December 19, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her mother Bertha Edelmann (Tomola); her brother Joseph Erndt; her former husband Edward J. Rado; and her son-in-law Karl Stelmack. She is survived by: her husband Paul; her children, Kathy Rado Stelmack, Edward Rado, Kimberly Desautels (Gordon Carr) and Michele Desautels; and her grandchildren, Paige, Cameron Murphy and Zachary Stelmack. She is also survived by family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Furever Homes for Felines https://fureverhomesforfelines.org or Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew St, Springfield, MA 01104 or https://www.shrinerschildrens.org.