Charles "Chuckie" Cross Obituary (1945 - 2024)

Charles F. Cross, Jr. “Chuck,” 78, passed away peacefully at The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House on Thursday, January 4, 2024, with his family by his side. He was born June 28, 1945, in Danvers, Massachusetts to Charles F. and Elizabeth (Gage) Cross. Chuck grew up in Danvers, where he enjoyed being a Boy Scout, spending time with his friends, working for a bakery and eventually starting his career as an auto mechanic. Chuck would come to Maine with his friends to hunt deer, which led to his move to Sanford in the late 70’s. For many years Chuck worked as a mechanic at the Ford garage in Sanford, on the turnpike for CN Brown Service Station in Kennebunk as well as Augat. He also really enjoyed picking up cars for local dealerships. Chuck was so proud to build his own home in 1984. He took pride in the gardens he planted “down back.” He enjoyed having coffee with his friends, smoking his cigars, joy riding, feeding the squirrels in his yard, visiting his grand-dog Chloe, and watching his children grow. Chuck made many lasting friendships with those he met and always enjoyed an opportunity to make someone laugh or tell a joke. Chuck loved his kids and was a great Dad. He always did the best he could to provide for us and made sure we always had what we needed even as adults. Growing up we knew he would always be there for us. He would always make us laugh by the crazy sayings he would come up with or the stories he would tell. Chuck is survived by his daughter Jennifer Tedford and her husband Kevin of Springvale, ME, son Matthew Cross and his wife Vanessa of Kenya, Africa as well as Matthew’s children Riley, Adelle, Matthew Jr. and Portia, his sister Elizabeth Spears, brother William Cross, and several nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his parents, brothers Roger and Robert and sister Barbara as well as his beloved grand-dog Chloe. A visitation will be held at Hope Gate Way, 515 Woodford St., Portland, ME on Friday January 12, 2024, from 2:00PM to 4:00PM with a service directly to follow. Burial will be in the Spring of 2024. The family would like to acknowledge Summer Commons, Southern Maine Medical Center, as well as The Gosnell Memorial Hospice House for the loving care, compassion, and kindness that they provided for Chuck. As an expression of sympathy memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Dad, I love you and will miss you so much, Jen~