Windsor, VT - Oscar R. Cross, 88, died Tuesday, December 14, 2021, at the Stoughton House in Windsor, VT after a period of declining health, surrounded by family members.

Oscar was born June 23, 1933, in Springfield, VT, a son of Floyd and Lois (Spafford) Cross.

He grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School, class of 1951. Oscar was inducted into the Army and proudly served his country in the Army during the Korean War. He returned to Vermont following his honorable discharge and married Elizabeth Blackington June 23, 1956, in Brownsville, VT where they settled and made their home.

Oscar was a member of the Brownsville Methodist Church and was also a member of the Windsor American Legion.

He is predeceased by his wife Elizabeth in 2014, his brothers, Floyd and Clayton Cross, and his sisters, Laverne Barton, Mary Miller, and Carol Sanchez.

Oscar is survived by five daughters, Cathy Conley of Brownsville, VT, Lori Hood of Windsor, VT, Colleen George of Windsor, VT, Kelley Hacker of Summerfield, FL and Karla Harrington of Windsor, VT.

Oscar is also survived by a brother, Gary Cross of Perkinsville, VT and sisters, Patricia Ploof of Chester, VT Doris Olmstead of Wilton, NY and Sheila Miller of Cape Coral, FL. Also, thirteen grandchildren, twenty-one great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

During his career as a machinist, he worked in several shops in the area and finished his machine shop time at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Windsor, VT. He enjoyed people and worked several part time jobs later in life, especially at the Price Chopper store in Windsor, VT.

Oscar was an avid golfer, and also enjoyed supporting Windsor High School sports.

A graveside service will be held in the spring at the Brownsville Cemetery when the family can get together.

Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to Historic Homes of Runnemede, where Oscar received excellent care and spent his final years: 40 Maxwell Perkins Lane, Windsor, VT 05089.