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==Birth==
Garland M. Cross was born January 18, 1940 in the town of Broome, to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. His brothers and sisters were:
*Lois Dittmar
*Anna Mae Garrett
*Gerry Cross and his wife, Barbara

==Education==
Garland M. Cross was a 1958 graduate of the Berne-Knox Central School.

==Occupation==
He worked as part of a team at GE, and several patents bear Cross’s name.

He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe’s.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont.

==Marriage & Children==
Garland Mace Cross married Linda Mary Sisson (July 1944 - ) on October 31, 1964, in the Westerlo Reformed Church, the daughter of Dewitt J. Sisson and Helen G. Manchester. Their daughter was:<ref name="BH">www.BerneHistory.com Family Files</ref>
*Julie K. Cross, who married Ray Briggs - their child was Jonathan Briggs;

==Death==
[[File:Grave-Woodlawn-CrossGarlandM.jpg|300px|thumb|right|<center> Garland M. Cross PFC US Army Vietnam Jan 18, 1940 Jun 25, 2010 [[Woodlawn Cemetery|Woodlawn Cemetery]]</center>]]
Garland Cross died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was 70.

==Obituary==
'''Garland M. Cross'''

BERNE — Garland M. Cross, a Vietnam era veteran and an inventor, died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was 70.

He was born in the town of Broome, to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. He was a 1958 graduate of the Berne-Knox Central School.

He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam era.

He worked for General Electric for over 30 years, eventually retiring from Research and Development.

He worked as part of a team at GE, and several patents bear Cross’s name.

He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe’s.

He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont.

He is survived by his daughter Julie Briggs and her husband, Ray; his beloved grandson Jonathan Briggs; two sisters, Lois Dittmar and Anna Mae Garrett; a brother Gerry Cross and his wife, Barbara; a niece, Wendy DeLeon, and her son, Evan, as well as many other nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held on Tuesday, June 29 the at Fredendall Funeral Home in Altamont followed by an interment in Woodlawn Cemetery in Berne.

Memorial contributions may be made to Marathon for a Better Life, Post Office Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 1, 2010

'''Cross, Garland:''' Newspaper Obituary and Death Notice

Times Union, The (Albany, NY) - Sunday, June 27, 2010

Deceased Name: Cross, Garland

BERNE Garland M. Cross, 70, died on Friday, June 25, 2010 after a short illness. He was born in the town of Broome to the late Arthur and Evelyn Cross. He was a 1958 graduate of the Berne Knox Central School. He served in the US Army during the Vietnam Era. He worked for General Electric for over 30 years, eventually retiring from research and development. While working as part of a team at GE, several patents bear Garland's name. He was an avid bowler, who bowled a perfect game certified by the ABC. He enjoyed hunting, bingo and socializing at Papa Joe's. He was a member of the American Legion Post 977, Altamont. He is survived by his daughter, Julie (Ray) Briggs; his beloved grandson, Jonathan Briggs; two sisters, Lois Dittmar and Anna Mae Garrett; a brother, Gerry (Barbara) Cross; a niece, Wendy DeLeon and her son Evan; as well as many other nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, June 29, 2010 at Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont, followed by an interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, Berne. Friends may call on Monday, June 28, 2010 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Fredendall Funeral Home, Altamont. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Garland's memory to Marathon for a Better Life, PO Box 268, Warnerville, NY 12187. FredendallFuneralHome.com

Edition: Final Edition 
Page: D17

==Additional Media==
South Berne COMMUNITY NOTES
Miss Linda Sisson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Dewitt Sisson, celebrated
her 17th birthday with a picnic supper.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 28, 1961

Westerlo Reformed Church The congregation is invited to attend the wedding of Garland Mace Cross and Miss Linda Mary Sisson in the church Saturday, Oct. 31, at 2 o'clock.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - October 30, 1964

Several from the Berne area attended the wedding of Linda Mary Sisson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sisson of South Berne, and Garland Mace Cross, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Cross of Berne at the Westerlo Reformed church, and the reception at the Berne Reformed Friendship House last Saturday. Congratulations to the newlyweds, who are spending a few days in the Adirondacks.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - November 6, 1964

Sympathy of the community is extended to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross and family in the passing of his mother, Mrs. Arthur Cross. May God comfort you in your
sorrow.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - January 17, 1975

COMMUNITY NOTES 
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Sisson, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Rapp, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salzer Sr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Rapp and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rapp and sons, Mrs. Anna Carl, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Salzer Jr., and family, Mr. and Mrs. Chris Keller and son, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hess and Mr. and Mrs. Obed Hewitt attended the wedding of Miss Linda Sisson and Garland Cross, Saturday at the '''Westerlo Reformed church.'''
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - November 6, 1964

Congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross (nee Linda Sisson) who were united in marriage on Saturday afternoon, Oct. 31, in the Reformed church, with Rev. Richard Brown and Rev. John Meyer officiating. A reception followed in the Reformed church of Berne.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - November 6, 1964

Mrs. Gerry Adkins and family have returned to Florida affer spending time with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Sisson, and brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Garland Cross. They visited many of their friends and relatives while here.
:[[Altamont Enterprise|Altamont Enterprise]] - July 23, 1976

'''Garland M. Cross:''' Social Security Death Index (SSDI) Death Record 
Name: Garland M. Cross 
State of Issue: New York 
Date of Birth: Thursday January 18, 1940 
Date of Death: Friday June 25, 2010 
Est. Age at Death: 70 years, 5 months, 7 days 
Confirmation: Verified 
Last known residence: 
City: Middleburgh; Breakabeen; Huntersland; Livingstonville; Middleburg 
County: Schoharie 
State: New York 
ZIP Code: 12122 
Latitude: 42.5337 
Longitude: -74.3385 
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