Photo courtesy of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home - Newport
Sep 2, 1925 - Sep 9, 2020 (Age 95)
Thank you for some very fond memories Herman. Rest in peace.
william barnett
September 16, 2020 | Bethlehem, PA | Friend
Gary and I wish to reach out to Marguerite and Randy Cross and Peggy and David Fedele and their families at this time when they mourn the death of their father.
Yyou have a large family to support you, bit this is always a difficult time.
Sincerely,
Gary and Patty Thomas
Colchester, VT
(formerly of Derby, VT)
Patricia Thomas
September 16, 2020 | Colchester, VT | Friend
Sorry to hear of Mr.Cross's passing! He lived a long hard life! Now hes at peace ! My sincere sympathy!
Paula Thibodeau
September 16, 2020 | Morgan, VT | Friend
Love you Gramps! Give dad and gram a big hug for me!!
September 15, 2020
Lisa Cross
September 15, 2020 | Grandchild
Sorry to hear of your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Judy Bean
Judy Bean
September 15, 2020 | Jay, VT | Friend
Our sympathy to the entire family - he and Gwen were a wonderful couple and leave many memories for their loved ones - may each of you be blessed with those memories !!!
Doug & Marilyn Maxwell
September 15, 2020 | Island Pond, VT | Friend
So sorry to hear of Herman's passing. He is now at peace with his loving wife and son, Jim. Our condolences go out to the Cross family. Love, Christine and Gary Sykes
Gary/Christine Sykes
September 14, 2020 | Norton, VT | Friend
Nate and the entire family — so sorry to hear about the loss of Herman. Sincere wishes for peace to everyone.
Steve Farrow
September 14, 2020 | Englewood, FL | Friend
Herman R. Cross Jr.
Herman Cross 95 of Island Pond passed away on September 9th, 2020 in Barton VT. Herman was born to Herman and Bertha (Bunnell) Cross on September 2, 1925 on a farm outside of Colebrook, NH known as Kidderville. Herman was the youngest of 11 children. He was predeceased by seven brothers and 3 sisters. He married the love of his life Gwendolyn Ellingwood of Colebrook, NH. Herman served in the United States Navy during WWII. When he returned from the Navy he and Gwen bought a 340 acre farm in Westmore just outside of Island Pond and raised their six children. They both worked extremely hard on their farm, growing gardens, milking cows and working in the woods. Herman enjoyed hunting and fishing and after retirement both he and Gwen enjoyed traveling. Herman is survived by his children and their spouses Daniel Cross and wife Bonnie, Nancy Frizzell, Carol and Buster Reilly, Randall and Marguerite Cross, Peggy and David Fedele and daughter in-law Shirley Cross. Herman leaves behind 11 grandchildren, Peter Applebee, Jacque Cross Sarter, Douglas Petell, Mark and Jessica Reilly, Nathan Cross, Melissa Fedele, Christie Fedele Brasseur, Patty Cross Avery and Lisa Cross and Jamie Cross Fisher. He also leaves 17 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren. One step grandson and one step great grandaughter. He also leaves behind four special nephews, Dennis, Ron and Gary Cross and Duane (Bo) Rainville. Herman was predeceased by his loving wife Gwen of 75 yrs and his youngest son James both in May 2019 a day apart. He was also predeceased by his special nephew Reg Ellingwood.
There will be no public services. In lieu of of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 80 in Island Pond, P.O. Box 350, Island Pond, VT 05846 in memory of Herman and Gwen Cross. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.
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