Dennis E. Cross

Dennis E. Cross obituary, Hartland, ME

Dennis E. Cross

Dennis Cross Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home & Crematory Services, Pittsfield on Feb. 3, 2026.
HARTLAND-Dennis E. Cross, 55, died on February 2, 2026, at his home in Hartland.

He was born on May 17, 1970, in Gloucester, MA, a son of Clarience Cross and Linda (Todd) Brown. He spent most of his life in Massachusetts and moved to Maine about ten years ago.

Dennis worked in home construction doing painting and drywall. He was a kind man who absolutely loved his 3 dogs: Spike, Sunshine, and Ladybug. He made dinner every night for his family and one of his favorite places to eat was Kentucky Fried Chicken.

He is survived by his wife, Karen Cross; 3 daughters: Melissa Hansford, Samantha Brown, and Felica Derosa; his grandson, Noah, whom he loved to sit and hold while watching TV; his mother and stepfather, Linda and Mark Brown; and two sisters, Crystal Brown and Denise Smith and her husband Mike.

A time of remembrance will be held at a later date.

To leave a message of kindness or to share a memory, please visit www.shoreynichols.com.

Care has been provided by Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Pittsfield.

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