Obituary of Frank E. Cross

FRANK E. CROSS JR., 78, went home to be with his Lord on April 4, 2012. He was born March 1, 1934 in Hudson, Maine, son of Frank and Hazel Cross. For the past 39 years, 31 of which he worked as comptroller of Lincoln Pulp and Paper, he lived in Lincoln, Maine. He is survived by his loving wife, Sherry, with whom he shared his life for 59 years; a daughter, Deborah Purrington and husband Jay, a son Gary Cross and wife Lugene, his grandchildren Nyla, Frank, and Matthew; great-grandchildren Kaitlyn, Jackson and Finnegan; a special sister in law, Dianne Theriault and husband Roger; his brother in law, John Wentworth; some very special nieces and nephew; and many friends. Frank treasured his family and Lord above all. He was a generous and caring man with an infectious laugh. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his son Frank Cross III in 1978; two sisters and a brother. By request of Frank, there will be no funeral service. A memorial celebration of his life will be held at Pleasant River Lake in Beddington at a date to be determined. Donations may be made in his memory to Maranatha Riverside Church, Pavement Fund, 176 River Road, Lincoln 04457. Arrangements under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine 182 Waldo Avenue Belfast.