Obituary of Brian George Cross

Brian died peacefully at Freeport Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at the age of 88.

Beloved husband of Sparkie, dear father of Doug (Rhonda) and Laura Widmer (Larry), stepfather of Paula Bonner, grandfather of Greg, Gillian, Victoria, Jeff, Lisa and Kevin and great-grandfather of Sophia, Ella and Isaac.

Predeceased by his first wife Vicki, his parents George and Nora (nee Sullivan) Cross and stepson Brent.

Before retirement, Brian served as a professional forester for over 30 years. He was dedicated to his passion for stewardship of the province’s forest resources on behalf of the citizens of Ontario.

A service to celebrate Brian’s life will be held at the Erb & Good Family Funeral Home, 171 King St. S., Waterloo on Saturday, February 9, 2019 at 2 p.m. with a reception immediately following in the funeral home’s Fireside Room.

As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to the Terry Fox Foundation may be arranged by contacting the funeral home at www.erbgood.com or 519-745-8445.