Debra J. Richard, 63, of Southfield, died Thursday, November 20, 2025, at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield. She was born in Pittsfield on March 26, 1962, daughter of Mildred (Dellea) Bigelow Eichstedt and the late Daniel Bigelow Sr. She was educated in local schools and worked for many years as a caretaker in the healthcare field.
Debra enjoyed walking, hiking, and spending time with her grand- and great-grandkids.
Debra is survived by her mother Mildred (Dellea) Eichstedt; her son Steven Richard; her three daughters, Candace LaFrance, Lindsay Allen, and Ashley Richard; her brother Daniel Bigelow Jr.; her two sisters, Donna Trapp and Deana Drobish; her 14 grandchildren, Sage Perry, Jazmine Banks, Savannah LaFrance, Dejan LaFrance, Cora LaFrance, Noah LaFrance, Mason LaFrance, Connor LaFrance, Yalena Aliana Richard, Kyra Allen, Alexys Allen, Faythe Allen, and Jolyne Allen; and her seven great-grandchildren. Debra was predeceased by her father Daniel Bigelow Sr.
A graveside service for Debra J. Richard will be held at a later date. Condolences may be made through the website of Birches-Roy Funeral Home.
