Colchester, VT

Mary E. Cross (Bachand) 90, peacefully passed away as the sun was setting on April 17, 2024 surrounded by her daughter Anne and granddaughter Amy.

Mary was born on July 5, 1933 in Rutland, VT. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Hazel Bachand (Dean). She graduated from Mt. St. Mary's Academy in Burlington, VT in 1951. She married Francis Cross on May 7, 1955, they were devoted to each other for almost 67 years.

Mary is survived by her children, Mark Cross and wife Debra, Shawn Cross, Anne Tognelli, as well as her grandchildren, Justin Cross and his wife Anne, Evan Cross and his wife Liza, Amy and Michael Baker, Anthony Tognelli and his fiancé Nikola Martino, Jessica Provost (Tognelli) and her husband Kyle, and Jordan Poirier as well as her six great-grandchildren. Mary is also survived by several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband Francis, her daughters Mary Francis and Kathleen, and her son-in-law Sergio.

Mary was an exceptional seamstress. Many far and wide were blessed with the beautiful quilts that she had made for them. Each quilt was uniquely and specially personalized. Mary will always be remembered for her deep devotion to her Catholic faith. Her love of playing Scrabble and Yahtzee with her grandchildren. She had a wicked sweet tooth and looked forward to the times she would have a creemee as well as having a fish sandwich at Al's French Fries.

We would like to give our gratitude to the McClure Miller VNA Respite House who provided the end-of-life care that allowed Mary to pass peacefully and with dignity.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the McClure Miller VNA Respite House c/o UVM Health Network – Home Health & Hospice, 1110 Prim Road, Colchester, VT 05446.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, April 27, at 11:00am at Resurrection Park Cemetery in South Burlington.

Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her.