Ethel M. Cross

HARDWICK: Ethel Mae Cross, 86, of Hardwick passed away peacefully, on Thursday, October14, 2021 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Alberta and Harold Patten, Jr.

She was born May 5, 1935 in Hardwick; the daughter of the late Henry and Laura (Colbeth) Dodge. She attended Hardwick Academy.

In her earlier years, Ethel was employed by Hardwick Knitwear, LeRiche Egg Plant and Moriarty Knitters. She retired in the mid 1960 due to failing health. She loved spending time with her family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. She enjoyed visiting with friends.

Survivors include: three children, Claude H. Cross of Wolcott, Alberta Patten and her husband, Harold Patten, Jr. and Penny Gonyaw and her husband, Robert, all of Hardwick; Two sisters, Dale Tatro of White River Jct., and Rosie Cleveland of Hardwick; 6 grandchildren: Harold and Dana Patten, Shelby Cross, Wendy Cross, Bobby Sholan and Holly Dubuque; 19 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren and one on the way, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Ethel was predeceased by a grand-daughter, Shyanne Gonyaw and six siblings, Lawrence, Percy, Edward Dodge Jr., Harold Dodge, Irene DeCell and Josephine Damreau.

Graveside Services will be held at 1 PM on Thursday, October 21 2021 in the Main Street Cemetery in Hardwick, with Rev. Ernest Machia officiating.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in her memory may be made to Caledonia Home Health & Hospice, 161 Sherman Drive, St. Johnsbury, Vermont 05819.

Due COVID 19, please bring a mask and use social distancing.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street,

Hardwick. On line condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com