Gertrude Gray Cross (1921-2022)

Gertrude Gray Cross passed away on December 5, 2022, at the age of 101. She had been a resident of Bel-Aire Center for 3 months. Prior to that, she lived in Derby Line for most of her adult life. Gertrude was born in Holland, VT, on March 13, 1921, the daughter of Effie and Glen Gray. She graduated from Derby Academy in 1939 and, six months later, married her beloved husband Philip Cross, who predeceased her in 1968.

Gertrude is survived by her children Linda Keister, Lana Bailey and son-in-law Jim, Cheryl Cleeland and son-in-law Ken, and Stephen Cross and daughter-in-law Annette, as well as by six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one sister, Gerry Barber, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters.

Contributions in her name may be made to the following:  Orleans/Essex VNA & Hospice Inc., 46 Lakemont Road, Newport, VT  05855; or NEK Council on Aging, 481 Summer Street, Ste. 101, St. Johnsbury, VT  05819, with donation to benefit Meals on Wheels, Newport/Derby area.

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. On-line condolences at curtis-britch.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.