Karen M. Cross, 58, of Manchester, died March 1, 2013 at Elliot Hospital after a brief illness.
She was born in Manchester on May 18, 1954 to Orval and Gertrude (Powers) Cross. She was a lifelong resident of Manchester.
Karen enjoyed all things Irish, including, music, dancing and food. She also enjoyed knitting, cooking, skiing and time spent with family and friends.
The family includes two daughters, Katie Gonzalez-Dunfey and her husband, Lewis, of Manchester and Lizzy Bates of Concord; two grandchildren, Lewis Gonzalez-Dunfey and Audrey Gonzalez-Dunfey; three sisters, Mary Johnson and her husband, Wayne, Deborah Cross and Kathleen Ayers and her husband, Richard, all of Manchester; and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Services were private and at the convenience of the family.
Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, Manchester assisted the family with arrangements.