Daniel Cross

Portland - Daniel Ian Cross, 38, died on Saturday, January 2, 2021. Daniel was born on April 19, 1982, in Northampton, Massachusetts, the son of John and Barbara (Peterson) Cross. Daniel moved to Needham in 1991, and graduated from Needham High School, Class of 2000; the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, with a Bachelor's degree in 2004; and was awarded a Master's degree in 2008 from Boston University. Daniel lived and worked in Boston for many years pursuing jobs in many fields including adult education, sales, construction and aquatics. Daniel moved to Maine in 2019 and was working in hospitality. In his free time, Daniel loved to exercise and enjoyed team sports. He enjoyed biking into the winter months whenever the streets were clear. He loved to swim and always joined or worked at a YMCA wherever he lived, including in San Diego when he explored living on the west Coast. Daniel enjoyed traveling and assisting guests in at the Inn at St. John. Daniel was outgoing and enjoyed socializing with friends and family. His family has fond memories of vacation trips and watching Dan play sports. Daniel is survived by his parents, John and Barbara Cross of Tenants Harbor, Maine; a sister, Margaret Cross and a nephew C.J of Lewiston, Maine, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins across the country. Services will be private. Arrangements are under the direction of the Conroy-Tully Walker Funeral Home of Portland. To view Daniel's memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com Memorial contributions may be made in Daniel's memory to the YMCA of Greater Boston at Cwww.ymcaboston.org Do Not Stand At My Grave and Weep Do not stand at my grave and weep; I am not there. I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow. I am the sunlight on ripened grain, I am the gentle autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning's hush, I am the swift uplifting rush Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft stars that shine at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry; I am not there, I did not die. -Hopi Prayer After The Dazzle of Day After the dazzle of day is gone Only the dark night shows to my eyes the stars; After the clangor of organ majestic or chorus or perfect band Silent athwart my soul moves the symphony true. -Walt Whitman Turn Again to Life If I should die and leave you here a while, Be not like others sore undone, Who keep long vigil by the silent dust. For my sake turn again to life and smile, Nerving thy heart and trembling hand to do Something to comfort other hearts than thine. Complete these dear unfinished tasks of mine And I perchance may therein comfort you. -Mary Lee Hall "Love Lives Forever"