Richard Franklin Cross

Richard Franklin Cross, 100, died January 20, 2021 at his home in Bedford, NH surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 9, 1920 in Waltham, MA, the son of George C. Cross and Stella Cross. He was the husband of Frances R. Cross. They were married April 2, 1982 in Manchester, NH.

Richard served in the Pacific Theater during World War II with the 1st Marine Division. He was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus, 4th degree.

Richard retired from PSNH after 37 years. He enjoyed, golfing, fishing, painting and gardening and was an Avid Red Sox and Patriots Fan.

He was a loving father and husband and is survived by his wife of 39 years, Frances R. Cross; his son and daughters, Carolyn Hepworth and her husband Jim, Evelyn Bryan and her husband Roland, David Cross and his wife Elaine, Lorraine Tyma, and Angela Gaskin and her husband, Kevin; 11 grandchildren, Laryana, Richard, Ben, Emily, Alex, Julia, Andrew, Gabrielle, Ethan, Jacob and Jackie; 3 great grandchildren, Gracen, Aria and Marik.

Richard will be laid to rest at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Visiting Nurse Association of Manchester and Southern NH (Hospice), 1070 Holt Avenue, Suite 1400, Manchester, NH 03109