Barbara A. (Mallet) Rushford Obituary
It is with sadness that the passing of Barbara A. (Mallet) Rushford in Athol, Massachusetts is shared. Barbara, born on April 13, 1940 in Winchendon, Massachusetts, passed away on July 2, 2026. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Phillip Mallet and Helen Mallet (Arsenault); and her spouse Rayburn E. Rushford. She is survived by: her children, Craig Rushford (Cheryl) of Methuen, Raquel "Kelly" Gauvin (Steve) of Athol and Laryssa "Lolly" (George Robideau) of Rochdale; her grandchildren, Maria Robideau-Quaglia (Forest) of Spencer, Sydney Gauvin of Athol and Boden Robideau of Rochdale; her brother Dennis Mallet of Pittsfield; and her niece Nicole Adolphson of Pittsfield. She is also survived by her husband, children and grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations are suggested to the Athol High Scholarship Fund, c/o Athol High School, 2363 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331.
