Chester M. "Chet" Ladd, 75, of Somers, husband of the late Joanne (Lapointe) Ladd (2018), passed away Thursday Sept. 19, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital. The son of the late Mark and Rebecca (Wood) Ladd, Chet was born in Hartford and was raised in the Warehouse Point section of East Windsor. He served in the Air National Guard for six years. Living in Somers for most of his life, he owned and operated Ladd Construction for over 30 years. Chet was active in his community and was a longtime member of the Somers Rotary Club. An avid Red Sox and Patriots fan, Chet enjoyed NASCAR and playing golf. He also enjoyed time caring for his property, especially his garden.
He is survived by four children, Mark Ladd of Somers, Christopher Ladd of Enfield, Jonathan Ladd of Somers, and Lisa Raffia of Feeding Hills; his five beloved grandchildren, Vienna and Megan Ladd, Jonathan, Jarrett, and Rebecca Fondakowski; a sister, Christine Ladd of Windsor Locks; a brother, Scott Ladd and his wife Joanne of Coventry; and several nieces and nephews. Besides his wife Joanne, Chet was predeceased by a brother, Bruce Ladd, and a sister, Elizabeth Ladd.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Friday Sept. 27, 2019 at St. Bernard Church, 426 Hazard Ave., Enfield. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private and held at the convenience of the family. Donations in Chet's memory may be made to the American Heart Assn., PO Box 3049 Syracuse, NY 13220-3049. To leave online condolences, please visit www.Leetestevens.com