Candace C. Gilday Obituary

We bid farewell to Candace C. Gilday of Ludlow, Massachusetts, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on December 31, 2024 at the age of 44. Candace touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her brother Thomas T. J. Gilday. She is survived by: her parents, Richard D. Gilday and Eda Gilday (Fusco) of Hampden; her significant other Nuno Rodrigues of Ludlow; her siblings, Richard A. Gilday of East Longmeadow and Gina Faustino of Longmeadow; her nieces, Gianna, Gabriella and Daniella; her nephew Colin; her uncle Anthony Fusco (Diane) of Las Vegas, NV.; her aunt Patricia Mushenko of East Longmeadow; and her cousins, Kristy Fusco of Agawam, Michael Mushenko (Laurie), Mark Mushenko (Nikki) and Steven Mushenko (Laura). She is also survived by friends and a large extended family.

Visitation was held on Tuesday, January 7th 2025 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Byron Keenan Funeral Home & Cremation Tribute Center (1858 Allen St, Springfield, MA 01118).

Memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA, 01104.