BREAKING NEWS: Luke Gross funeral Thursday in Bangor
SOMESVILLE - To honor Hancock County officer Luke R. Gross, donations may be made to the Hancock County Sheriff’s Charities, DARE, or to the family c/o Hancock County Sheriff’s Office, 50 State St., Ellsworth, ME 04640.
Here is his obituary:
Deputy Luke Ryan Gross, 44, of Hancock, passed away in the active line of duty on September 23, 2021, in Trenton.
He was predeceased by his mother Nancy Gross, maternal grandmother Dorothy Moody, Aunt Earleen Clement, and Aunt Peggy Ann Dunbar. Luke is survived by his loving wife Lauren Gross, two amazing children Ryan (13) and Alissa (9), cousins Kevin Clement and wife Barb, Rob Dunbar and Fiance Laura Barrett, Larry Clement and wife Michelle and their children Jillian and Brianna , cousins Toby Dunbar and partner Todd Loveland, Buddy Clement and wife Jodi and their children Emma and Amelia, Father and Mother-in-law Douglas and Candace Bosse, Brother-in-law Jason Bosse and his wife Stephanie and their son Wyatt, Sister-in-law Robin Bosse and her husband George Kalivas, many other beloved family members, friends he considered family, and his cherished brothers and sisters in blue.
Luke R. Gross, was born March 26, 1977, and raised by his loving mother, Nancy, in Bucksport, ME. He was a 1995 graduate of Bucksport High School. Luke proudly wore #80 as a member of the Golden Bucks football team. He fondly recalled a specific game where Bucksport played the Brewer Witches, under the Friday night lights, on the artificial turf at MMA in the pouring rain. Luke was a key cog in the Bucksport win!
Luke’s lifelong dream was to become a Police Officer. He attended the University of Maine Augusta, a proud graduate of the Class of 1998. Luke attended the 92nd MCBPS academy in 2000. In 2001, he moved on to work at the Sabattus PD as the Elementary Dare Officer. This position was one that not only suited Luke’s skill set and passion but his true calling. Luke loved working with kids. He was often called a big kid, himself. Luke made every young person feel important, valued, and most of all, safe. Everything Luke did was from the heart. He truly cared for all he served.
He found his home for the final 18 years of service as a Deputy for the Hancock County Sheriff's Department. He was able to serve and protect the communities in which he grew up. Luke volunteered as a camp counselor at CAMP POSTCARD continued as a DARE Officer for Hancock County and was actively involved in fundraising for the Hancock Sheriff's Charities. Luke was known for his calm demeanor. He could come upon the most intense of circumstances and always provided an assurance that the situation would be cared for with respect, dignity, and passion.
He married Lauren (Bosse) Gross on October 14, 2006, in Bucksport. They were about to celebrate 15 happy years of marriage. In these 15 years, they had 2 children, Ryan and Alissa. With all of Luke's great accomplishments, being a father was his proudest. Luke loved spending time with his family and friends, always up for a good time and a laugh. He would crack jokes, keeping everyone laughing, especially with his wit and one-liners. You know you were loved by him if he picked on you. One of Luke’s favorite places and activities was spending time with family at camp on Tunk Lake. He loved afternoon wiffleball games in the camp doorway, an evening booze cruise on the pontoon, a game of cribbage, and listening to country music by the bonfire. Above all he loved being with his children and wife. Luke was kind, selfless, brave, and all his family and friends felt his protection and love. He is forever loved and will be missed by so many.
A celebration of Luke's life will be held September 30, 2021, at 12pm at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine.
The family of Luke wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the Hancock County Sheriff's Department, Maine State Police, Ellsworth Police Department, Trenton Fire Department, Bucksport Police Department and Fire Department, Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral home, all Maine Law enforcement for standing watch, and for all the support from the community.
Arrangements are under the direction and care of Mitchell-Tweedie Funeral Home and Cremation Service Bucksport. www.mitchelltweedie-young.com