Phylis Ruth Bigda

Phylis (Brodeur) Bigda, of Agawam, passed away on August 28, 2023. She was 96 years old.
Born in Ware, MA to Joseph and Ruth Brodeur.
Phylis met and married the love of her life, Charles Bigda, and they moved to Springfield. They were married for 71 years before his passing in 2016.
She worked at the Farmer's Exchange in West Springfield before raising her family. In 1957 Phylis relocated to Agawam where she and Charlie settled and raised their two children. Phylis loved to paint, and she showcased many watercolor paintings at the Agawam Community Arts Center. Phylis continued to take art classes and painted well into her 90s.
She is survived by her children Joanne Koch of Falmouth, and Mark Bigda of Attleboro. She leaves her beloved grandchildren Dr. Robert Koch and Kristopher Koch and two great-grandchildren.
Services will be held at a later date.