LADD, Harlan Bolles. In loving memory of Harlan, a kind-hearted and loving man, who inspired all those whose lives he touched. Harlan, 96, of West Springfield passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 17, 2021. Born on July 28, 1924 in Amherst, Massachusetts, Harlan was the son of the late Everett Ladd and Grace Eddy Ladd. Harlan is predeceased by his brothers Norman Ladd and Louis Lander and survived by his sister Grace (Lander) Billing of Naples, FL. Harlan enlisted in the United States Navy in December 1942 at the age of 18 and served in the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific. After the war, he attended the University of Massachusetts (graduating in 1951), where he met Julia Moore (in the library) who soon became Julia (Judy) Ladd. Harlan was the New England Sales Manager for Agway, retiring in 1989 after 37 years. Harlan was a talented man with many skills, including woodworking (he built a sailboat), gardening (vegetable and flower) and camping with his sons and traveling cross-country with his wife. He was also a spiritual man, devoted to God and his church teaching Sunday school with his wife and serving as a deacon. For 70 years, Harlan was devoted to his wife Judy, who passed in December 2019 and was the loving Father of Stephen H. Ladd and wife Kim of Venice, FL, Paul E. Ladd and wife Maureen of South Boston, MA and Peter A. Ladd and wife Mary of Old Lyme, CT; proud grandfather of Andrew H. Ladd, Aaron S. Ladd, Austin E. Ladd, Christopher B. Ladd, Caitlin (Ladd) Rinaldi, and Craig P. Ladd and great-grandfather of Luke, Teddy, Lucy, Palmer and Madelyn; brother-in-law of Clark E. Moore and wife Betty of Venice, FL. Harlan was also the loving uncle of many nieces and nephews. Harlan will remain forever in our hearts. The Funeral Service will be at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 22, 2021, at Mittineague Congregational Church, 1840 Westfield Street, West Springfield. His burial will be held privately at a later date at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Contributions in his memory can be made to the East Village Place Associate Fund, c/o East Village Place, 50 Benton Drive, East Longmeadow, MA 01028.

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Published by The Republican from Jun. 19 to Jun. 20, 2021.

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Norma

June 23, 2021

I have been a CNA for many years and Harlan was unlike anyone I've ever met. Seeing how he was right up to the end has inspired me to be a better christian. No matter how he was feeling he showed gratitude patience and love. He'll be in my heart forever. I know you all miss him alot but be comforted knowing you were all blessed to be apart of his life and he will live on in your hearts forever. God bless and keep you all.

Kathi (Parker) Kimball

June 21, 2021

Harlan and Judy were treasured friends of my parents Howard and Shirley Parker from the time we moved to Rogers Ave in 1966. Along with my sister Deb (Parker) Curry , we all loved our new home and neighbors....and such wonderful friends and happy memories! My parents moved to Newburyport, MA in 1981 and then on to Maine but always remained best of friends with both Harlan and Judy. My dad was so like Harlan, so kind, thoughtful and gracious. They both helped my mom when my dad passed in 2007, and that always meant everything to our family.....my mom adored both Harlan and Judy and at 90, it’s difficult for her to know she has lost both her good friends. Much sympathy and prayers to your family at this difficult time. Harlan will be greatly missed.

Joyce Soltis

June 21, 2021

Enjoyed working with Harlan while he was with Agway . He was a great help to me when I started working with Ciba-Geist. Condolences to the family.
Joyce Soltis

L. Sibley

June 20, 2021

Harlan and Julia were important people in my life several years ago when I was visiting my parents from VT. I would walk up to their house and they would welcome me in for a chat. Harlan was a soft-spoken attentive listener. He would make me feel like what I thought and said was important and that he could relate to a lot of my experiences.
I valued my time spent in their house on Rogers Ave.
I know that he will be missed. You have my condolences at his passing.

Bruce Eaton

June 20, 2021

Paul, it has been a long, long time since out paths have crossed...I wish I were reaching out to you under better circumstances.
I sincerely wanted to offer you my condolences - let the memories of your Dad help get you through this difficult time.

Rest in Peace Mr. Ladd.

Peter Hartmann

June 19, 2021

Mr Ladd was a kind hearted man, I was fortunate to have met his son Pete the first day of 2nd grade, and spent many a days after school and sleepovers at there house. Mr Ladd was like a 2nd father to me, lots of memories of him towing their pop up trailer to the Cape or driving to D.A.R to go sailing for the day. Mr. Ladd and Mrs Ladd treated me as one of the family and it made a huge impact on my life. R.I.P. Mr Ladd , please give Mrs Ladd a big hug for me in heaven.

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