Walter Debarge Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Walter Debarge (Ludlow, Massachusetts), born in Springfield, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 25, 2018 at the age of 86. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Walter Debarge to pay them a last tribute.
He is survived by: his brother Thomas; his wife Penny of Ludlow; his child Stephen (Christine) of Belchertown; his grandchildren, Mary, John, Cynthia, Heidi, Andrew, Sarah, Adam, Michael, Matthew, Jillian and Olivia; his great grandchildren, Justin, Rachael, Liam, Ruby, Adam, Gage, Kyra, Nick and Mason; and also, Susan DeBarge of Hamden, CT and Sandra Ross (David) of Agawam.
Walter's children will remember him as the biggest little man they ever knew since he stood only at 4' 11" yet his heart was just so big and so kind. He was always a gentleman, and the time he treasured most was the time he spent caring for his grandchildren. He would rock and sing to them for hours when they were babies, and he loved taking them for long walks in a stroller. Walter's family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to all of the nursing staff and care givers at Mercy Medical Center, both in the ER and on the 5th floor. The last ten days of his life were bittersweet to say the least, but his family was truly comforted by their caring and compassion, particularly when the end was imminent. We are forever grateful that he was able to see, talk, and smile with his wife, children, and brother before he died. By Walter's request, his burial will be small and private. In lieu of any gifts or donations, the family asks that anyone who cared about Walter perform any small random act of kindness to anyone, something he did often and will be remembered for by so many.
