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1939
DIED
2011
Nancy Cross Obituary
She was born May 31, 1939 in Concord, the daughter of William and Florence (Gaudreau) Hancock. She attended Concord schools and graduated from Concord High School. She graduated from Keene State College, and taught school in Merrimack and Nashua for 30 years.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Lawrence Cross; son, Justin Cross of Nashua; sister, Norma Hancock Fortier of Nashua; brother, William Hancock of Dover; aunt, Mary Louise Hancock of Concord; nieces and nephews throughout the country.
Nancy was devoted to her family and friends; appreciative of her seasonal home on Newfound Lake; entertained by books, animals, Red Sox, Patriots, Bruins; concerned about the political fortunes of her state and country; and loved by all who knew her.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Donations in her memory may be made to Hospice, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack 03054 or Pemi-Baker Hospice, 101 Boulder Point Drive, Plymouth 03264.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Nancy Cross
Vicki Maiben
October 1, 2022
I remember very fondly the many ways she could make me giggle, especially in our senior civics class.It was a class I loved, but I sat right in the view of the teacher and Nancy in the row to my right. The teacher never perceived the antics Nancy engaged in to get me giggling. Yes, Nancy was a very very very dear and much missed friend.
vicky phillips
October 12, 2011
I had Mrs. Cross as a teacher for first grade. She was the best teacher I ever had and and she always made me feel good by remembering me everytime I saw her growing up and Im so glad she was able to meet some of my children eventually. She was just the sweetest woman and she will me missed dearly. She made the world a better place for alot of kids and others too. Your family is in my prayers I love you Mrs. Cross! ~ Vicky Phillips
Barbara & Yale Altman
October 9, 2011
We will miss Nancy and her lively spirit. She enriched our lives and made our vacation in Hilton Head so much more enjoyable. Ciara in particular will miss her special greetings. It was a pleasure to know her.
Kathleen Nugent
October 8, 2011
We will all miss our beautiful and nuturing friend who had a great spirit of life. Our pain of loss is only comforted by knowing she is now at peace. Rest well our sweet Nancy.
October 7, 2011
Poignant memories of Nancy remind us why we admired her so much. She made the world a far better place. Jane Barton/Cate
October 7, 2011
Nancy was my very best friend. I loved her and know she loved me. She brought laughter and fun to my life. There is a great void in my life now; I will miss her dearly. I am glad for all the years since we were fourteen that we have remained close . I am blessed to have had her and hear her often in my head using one of her choice expressions.
Jane Ellis /Berwick
October 7, 2011
A wonderful gracious classmate who had only the best to say to all. So proud to be her classmate and friend. Always loved. You did us all proud, Nancy.
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