WORCESTER __ Theresa M. (Roslund) Bagdis, 91, of Worcester died peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021 in Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility. Her husband Vernon G. Bagdis died in 1985. She is survived by her daughter, Diane C. Kacavich of Worcester; her sister, Beverly G. Bankit of Worcester; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Eric, and Matthew; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Chloe, Brady, and Brandon; nephews and nieces. She is predeceased by her son Vernon J. Bagdis, daughter-in-law Rosanne Bagdis, brother Harold T. Roslund, sisters Barbara A. Morawski and Dolores B. Matczak.
She was born in Worcester, a daughter of Harold and Sophie (Janiszewski) Roslund. A life-long Worcester resident, she attended Worcester schools and was a homemaker. Prior to her marriage in 1951, she was an employee of the Handy Pad Supply Company in Worcester. Theresa enjoyed music and culture immensely, enjoying polka music and books. She was a devoted mother and grandmother, and was also devoted "grandmother" to her canine companions, Rosie and Buddy. She loved Worcester and its people, always there to extend a hand to those in need. She was a lifetime member of Our Lady of Czestochowa Church. Her family would like to thank the staff of the Lutheran Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Facility for providing exceptionally compassionate and dignified care to Theresa during her final days.
The funeral will be held Friday, January 15, 2021 with a Mass at 10:30 am in Our Lady of Czestochowa Church, 34 Ward St., Worcester. Burial will follow in Notre Dame Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital Research, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee, 38105. HENRY - DIRSA FUNERAL HOME, 33 Ward St., is assisting the family.