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1942
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2009
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Peter Cross Obituary
Mr. Cross was born in Magog, PQ. Canada, December 7, 1942, and was the son of David and Flora (Powers) Cross. He was raised in Magog until the age of ten, when he moved with his family to Nashua. He has been a resident of Merrimack for the past Forty-two years.
Mr. Cross worked for many years in the sales and publishing industries with Grosset and Dunlap Publishing Companies. He was also co-owner with his wife Rachel of Al’s Pizza Restaurant in Nashua in the late 1970’s.
Mr. Cross enjoyed HAM radio, and was active as a Military Affiliate Radio System (MARS) operator during the Gulf war, assisting troops with communications on a local, national and international level. He was also an avid model train enthusiast, was an excellent cook, and enjoyed sci-fi movies. He had a wonderful sense of humor that always defined him, even during his most difficult times. He will forever be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and friend.
Peter was predeceased by his father David “Scottie” Cross.
Members of the family include his wife of 45 years, Rachel G. (Martin) Cross of Merrimack, two daughters and their husbands, Pamela & Jeff Cohen of Hooksett, and Deborah & Peter Jordan of Merrimack, five grandchildren, Joey and Matthew Cohen, Makayla and Nicholas Marchand, and Hanna Jordan, a brother and his wife, David & Judy Cross of Scottsville, KY, two sisters and their husbands, Martha & Ronald Melon of Dayton, OH, and Priscilla & Frank Iosch of Washington, NH, as well as several brothers/sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews, and his many close friends.
Calling hours will be from 4PM to 7PM on December 10, 2009 at the George R. Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway Merrimack, NH, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on December 11, 2009 at 9:30AM, at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Church 16 Baboosic Lake Rd, Merrimack and a burial will be held in the Last Rest Cemetery of Merrimack immediately following the services. For more info or an online register book go to rivetfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Cross
Marc and Cindy LeClaire
December 12, 2009
Debbie, We are so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Please know our thoughts are with you all at this time. God Bless!
Sylvie Pare-Laliberte
December 10, 2009
You are all in our prayers during this very difficult time.
Sylvie, Paul and Blayne
Keith Mellon
December 10, 2009
From the time I was a boy Uncle Peter showed me how to be a man, through his deep laugh, sharp wit, and mostly by his kindness and ability to fill the room and the hearts it contained with a deep love, warmth and compassion. I will always be nourished by these memories. Aunt Rachel, my heart is with you, the perfect woman for such a man. Pam and Debbie and family, I love you. And Uncle Peter, enjoy watching the spectacle of our politicians with the Big Boss, I'm sure he'll appreciate your wisdom as much as I.
Dawn & Bob Wallace
December 9, 2009
Dearest Rachel, Pam, Debbie and Family-We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Peter will always be remembered in our hearts. May all the happy memories of a life you cherished help you deal with your sorrow. Just know we are always here for you and you are all in our prayers.
Sheila Perry
December 9, 2009
Dear Aunt Rachel, Pam, and Debbie,
You are all in our thoughts and prayers. I've always thought of my dear Uncle Peter as such a kind and thoughtful person. I regret the distance and years that have limited our visits but I will always trasure so many fond memories from my childhood. I know that God will give you strength and comfort during this time. Uncle Peter is finally free from pain as God welcomes into His kingdom.
With our love and sympathy,
Sheila and Ralph Perry
Joe and Molly Mellon
December 9, 2009
Dear Aunt Rachel, Pam, and Debbie
My deepest sympathy and love to all of you. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The heavens have received one of the kindest men I have known and I feel in my heart that Uncle Peter has all of the angels laughing. We will celebrate his life and both laugh and cry, but we will mostly smile as I know that he is and would want.
Love
Joe, Molly, Lauren, Kate, and Grant
Sandy and Joe LaCroix
December 9, 2009
Debbie, sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Our deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Zoe Onsruth
December 9, 2009
To Peter's Family - My deepest sympathy to all he leaves behind. Peter was a classmate I always admired as he was sincere, kind and someone I called a friend. Peter is now enveloped in God's hands and will forever be at peace where pain is nonexistent. I will hold Peter in my thoughts and prayers. Blessings, Zoe (Stylianos) Onsruth
Bernice & Jim Kravitz
December 9, 2009
Dear Rachel, Pam, & Debbie:
So sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May wonderful memories of Peter soon bring you comfort and warm your hearts.
During the few occasions Jim & I were in Peter’s company, we always came away smiling over his wondrous sense of humor. It did, truly, define him.
Your sorrow is ours.
Love
Bernice & Jim
Sarah Maker
December 9, 2009
Uncle Peter, I hope that you felt as loved by me in your lifetime as I did by you. I will forever remember you as the strong and beautiful man that you were, inside and out. Auntie Rachel, Pam and Debbie, my hearts go out to you all. All my love, Sarah
December 9, 2009
Rachel, Pam and Debbie your loss of your beloved Peter means so much to us. Through the years we've come to know Peter as a kind, loving human being with a priority of high family values. Peter will be missed by all. Love always, Barbara and Stan Cohen.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
December 9, 2009
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Lori Desmarais
December 8, 2009
Uncle Peter will forever be in our hearts. Aunt Rachel, Pam, Debbie- I love you all dearly. Love, Lori (Martin) Desmarais and family.
Debbie Gregory
December 8, 2009
Dear Uncle Peter: You will be greatly missed. You always brought such warmth to my heart whenever I saw you! Thank-you for so many fond memories growing up!
Aunt Rachel, Pam and Debbie - You are all in my thoughts and prayers during this diffucault time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. xoxo
All my love,
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