All Obituaries

ORANGE- Carmine Joseph Imbriglio, of 20 Adams St. in Orange, passed away on July 16, 2026, after a fulfilling life centered on love, family, and friends. Carmine was born at Farren Hospital in Turners Falls on January 15, 1949, and grew up in Millers Falls. He was a 1967 graduate of Mahar High School in Orange, MA, where he enjoyed being on the soccer team. He went on to study metallurgy at Franklin Institute in Boston and Industrial Engineering at Roger Williams College. He started his ...

ORANGE- Ralph T. Matthews Jr., 90, of East River Street and formerly of Warwick, died peacefully on Thursday, July 16, 2026 at Quabbin Valley Healthcare in Athol surrounded by loved ones. Born in Warwick on February 19, 1936, he was the son of Ralph Sr. and Hazel (Clarke) Matthews and grew up in Warwick. Ralph had been married to the former Phyllis (Webster). At the age of 17, he worked for Orange Lumber Co. and when he was old enough, he started driving logging trucks including for Fred ...

CLINTON, MA- Richard Anthony Powers, born January 24, 1947 to Raymond Powers and Helen (Daly) Powers at the former Fairlawn Hospital in Worcester, MA, died July 13, 2026. Richard graduated from St. Peter’s Central Catholic High School and Quinsigamond College, both in Worcester. He later served in the United States Air Force 1966-1970. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Stop & Shop grocery stores for 25 years. He had resided in Clinton, MA for many years during which ...

ATHOL – Normand J Maillet, 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 12, 2026, surrounded by the love of his devoted wife, Marion, and their children. Born on June 13, 1936, in Coal Branch, New Brunswick, Canada, he was the son of the late Eric and Marie Maillet. Normand proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1954 to 1957. He attained the rank of Sergeant First Class and was stationed in South Korea from July 1954 to December 1955. For his courageous service, he ...

ATHOL- James A. Canning II, 89, formerly of Twitchell Street, died Wednesday morning, July 8, 2026 at Gardner Rehabilitation and Healthcare. Born in Orange on June 16, 1937, he was the son of James A. Sr. and Lillian (Pierce) Canning. James enlisted into the United States Navy on September 21, 1955, serving aboard the USS Bristol. He was honorably discharged on September 17, 1959. James worked for the Rodney Hunt Company in Orange for 40 years as a CNC lathe operator before retiring on ...

ERVING- Elinor (Garven) Britt passed away peacefully with Jesus in her heart on July 7th early Tuesday morning.   Born in Great Barrington MA on December 23rd 1945, her parents were John And Violet (Kennison) Garven. She was predeceased by her husband Ronald Pike Oct. 21st, 2023.  He was the apple of her eye and made her world complete.  Elly was a hard working, devoted single mother.  She worked as a waitress, around her children's schedules.  As they grew ...

ORANGE- Richard (Rick) Craig Innes died in Orange, Massachusetts the morning of July 6th, 2026, at the age of 70. Rick was born May 2nd, 1956 in Nashville, Tennessee, the first of two sons of K. Keith and Ruth Craig Innes. He passed suddenly of a medical issue. Rick was always big-hearted, generous and compassionate, and strove continuously to help his friends and community. He was highly intelligent, and amassed a wealth of knowledge across a wide range of subjects. We ascribe these traits ...

ATHOL- Stephen R. “Boo Boo” Ballou, 75, formerly of Chestnut Hill Avenue, died on early Saturday morning, July 4, 2026 at Fitchburg Healthcare. Born in Athol on March 7, 1951, he was the son of Francis and Louella (Christ) Ballou. Following his education at the Ralph C. Mahar Regional School in Orange, Stephen enlisted in the United States Marine Corp and then a tour in the Army. He served in Vietnam before his honorable discharge. Stephen drove tractor trailer trucks long ...

PETERSHAM- Jean P. (Smith)(Harper) Crosby, 93, of Birch Drive and formerly of Athol, died on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at Athol Hospital. Born in Newbury, Berkshire, United Kingdom on August 9, 1932, she was the daughter of Ernest and Doris (Thorne) Smith. She moved to the United States in 1984. Jean was married to Colin Harper for 37 years until his death in 1986. She was later married Leigh Crosby for 20 years until his death in 2014. While living in the United Kingdom, Jean worked at the ...

July 4, 2026 Barbara A. Rushford ATHOL- Barbara A. (Mallet) Rushford, 86, died peacefully on Thursday evening, July 2, 2026 at Applewood Home for Elders in Athol. Born in Winchendon on April 13, 1940, she was the daughter of Phillip and Helen (Arsenault) Mallet and grew up in Athol, graduating from Athol High School in 1958. Barbara then obtained her Teaching Degree from Fitchburg State College in 1962.  On July 27, 1963, Barbara married Rayburn E. Rushford and enjoyed 57 years of ...