Douglas Hardy, 68, entered into Eternal Rest on Sunday, September 8, 2019, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 1, 1950 in Springfield, MA, the loving son to the late Raymond and Bernice (Rhodes) Hardy. He made his home and raised his children in Somers alongside his beloved wife of 47 years, Deborah (Towle) Hardy. Douglas enjoyed spending time with his family. He was a coach for soccer, basketball and baseball teams where he was able to cheer on his kids as they played. He was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox and the Patriots. Douglas was a car enthusiast who enjoyed caring for his 1968 Mustang, of which he was proud of. In addition to his wife, Deborah Hardy, Douglas is survived by three children, Jessica Talagaand her husband, Michael of Andover, CT, Jillian Connors and her husband, James of Somers, and Christopher Hardy of Enfield; seven grandchildren, Olivia, Mason, Aidan, Ethan, Liam, Noah and Ella; nephews, Jeffrey Hardy, Raymond Eugene Hardy, and David Hardy; and a niece, Jennifer Worthington. Douglas was predeceased by two brothers, Ronald and Raymond Hardy. Relatives and friends are invited to join the family for calling hours on Friday, September 13, 2019 from 4:00 - 7:00 pm at Somers Funeral Home, 354 Main St., Somers, CT 06071. A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on September 14, 2019 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Somers West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123 or to the Parkinson's Foundation, 1359 Broadway, Ste 1509, New York, NY 10018. To leave online condolences please visit www.somersfuneralhome.com