It is not everyday that you meet someone who had such a zest for life! George inspired me with just a simple smile and most sincere and heartfelt greeting prior to church services at the Old South Union. I will always treasure those times we worshiped together. My husband and I wish to extend our deepest condolences to Lorraine, Gail and family.

Laureen, our condolences on the loss of your father-in-law. You and your family are in our prayers. Linda and Brian Carrigan

My condolences to the Ballard famly. Rest in Peace George.

Thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this time of grieving, May he rest in peace in the arms of our Lord Jesus Christ, until you're all reunited one day.

Steve your Dad was a great guy. Our condolences to your Mom and the entire family.

George you will be missed by many. Thanks for serving Rockland!

He will always be with us in mind and spirit watching us Working on our Jobs making us Safe I will always remember him Kind Generous and a Loveable Person I am sure he is giving Jesus a few carpentry tips

Heartfelt sympathy to the entire Ballard family. He will be missed and remembered

Lorraine & Family, Linda and I wish to offer our condolences and prayers for all of you and for George whose journey continues in Christ. This coming Sunday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in St. Albans, Vermont (where I serve as deacon) our priest and I will be offering a special intention for George during the 9 o'clock Mass just before the Eucharistic Prayer. Linda and I plan to attend the funeral on Thursday.

Dear Glen. Sam and I are saddened for your loss of your Dad. We never met your father, but we can see him in you. Our prayers for you and your entire family.

The Morganelli Family wishes to extend there deepest condolences on the loss of such a great man,A man of many talents that will be missed by all. A man that gave his all kind and gentle and forever giving rest in peace George watch over all of those you left behind..You will be missed...

R.I.P. George....condolences to Lorraine and family for your loss...George was a wonderful person and will be missed.

To Lorraine, Gail and family, Our condolences on the loss of George. We were all so blessed to get to meet and know George. He was so talented and a kind and generous soul. He always had a smile and positive thoughts to share. My children and I will miss seeing him at church. We will always remember George. Warm Regards, The Gallagher's Brenda, Eddie, Matthew and Haley

Mrs. Ballard, I grew up in Rockland and graduated from Rockland High School in the class of 1983. You may not remember me, but I remember Mr. Ballard. He was my first role model in politics and inspired me to always remain involved in the community. He was the epitome of a man who gave more than he could take and I remember attending many selectman meetings and learning through his example how to be a fair and just leader. He always had the best interests of the entire community at heart and listened to all sides of an argument, carefully considering what was the "right" decision and not the easiest or most profitable. He had valuable insight about people in general, always considering each person as a human being and not a number. We were his constituents and he was a dutiful to protect and serve us in the community. He encouraged me to give careful consideration about how my own public actions would impact others and not be distracted by special interests, inspiring my generation to remain involved in town politics. Mr. Ballard was a man of integrity and my condolences to you and the family. Heidi M (Taylor) Wellman, Natick, MA July 30, 2014

Joan, your mom and family, Our deepest sadness on the loss of your dad and husband. Our thoughts are with all of you now. One day at a time. I remember the time we were down at your cottage, and I was having trouble with my camera. I was panicking and he came over took the camera and fixed it for me! I was so happy and in awe of him. Now he is up stairs helping others.

We will miss you very much. Krystal and I (and Rocky ) are so blessed to have you as a part of our lives. You will always be in our prayers and 13+ years of memories. You were always there for me threw the good and sad times of raising Krystal. I will miss your laugh most of all.

Our family is so saddened to hear of his passing. Your husband and father was a wonderfully sweet, kind and generous man. We will always remember him riding his mower or working in the workshop out back. He was such an important part of the Reed St. neighborhood. To say he will be missed is truly an understatement. Great, great man.

Dear Ballard Family: Dick and I send you our deepest sympathy at the loss of George. I had the pleasure of working many years with George in Town Government. He was always pleasant and a fine gentleman. I know God will give you the strength and courage you need at this difficult time

Dear Ballard Family, I met gentleman George at the DaVita Treatment Center during dialysis, usually on the 3rd shift. He was a wonderful, sweet and kind man, always pleasant. While waiting for me to finish dialysis, my husband Bob always enjoyed seeing George exiting the "operations area" with a big smile on his face and talking with him. The Davita professionals still talk about the time that "even tempered" George got "red in the face" and berated an unpleasant dialysis male client in a loud voice to "Stop criticising the nurses, they are doing a great job".

We will remember for a long, long time George’s wonderful smile and go-for-it attitude. We have so enjoyed our relationship with George through the years -- We were blessed by our good and special times shared at Old South Union Church, especially within M&M/J.O.Y. Club! We are grateful to have shared the earthly road on George’s life-journey. We will hold constant in our hearts that radiating love he would always share with all he met in this life’s journey. Our love goes with him as he travels the beautiful road ahead toward Heaven.

It was our pleasures to have George take us in his brand new red car up to Vermont and Maine to show us the logging shows and to visit his family. We now love Vermont and will always remember our happy times. Thank you George…Dick, Anita & Cindy

We are so fortunate and blessed to have him as our Uncle and are certain that all of our family members, that have gone before, helped Uncle George cross over to the other side and are at peace enjoying their reunion with him.

Our family has been truly blessed to know George. I enjoyed watching and learning so much from George that the simple things in life can be truly missed if one allows them to just pass you by. I will forever be grateful for being able to visit the working family farm in Vermont. A true experience that I will tuck away in my heart. I appreciate his handiwork with wood and the pleasure he brought to myself and my family. Sending my thoughts and prayers. Cynthia & Michael

R.I.P. George, you will be missed. Lorraine and family - our hearts and prayers go out to all of you at this time..May you find peace knowing that he is well and at peace... Love always, Ken Tirrell, Betsy and Nancy and families

Our hearts are heavy with grief, to hear of the passing of a good man, a great father, grandfather and a wonderful brother to his siblings. Try not to cry because George is gone, let us all smile and rejoice for he was here, and lived. We would like to think, that he is with his family in heaven. So now, may your memories fill the hole in your heart with love, because death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal. My memory of George is that I remember him as a gentleman always very respectful of my opinions although very seldom we agreed on anything; he truly cared for the Town and did everything to make people’s concern justly addressed by the responsible department. Praying for strength within your family to help endure the road ahead. Blessings,