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Fay Potter Obituary
Fay Ann Aldrin Potter, 83, of Marin County, Calif., formerly of Montclair, died on Tuesday, Feb. 28.
A private ceremony and the scattering of her ashes will be held at a later date.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, and raised in Montclair, Mrs. Potter graduated from Montclair High School and from Hood College in Frederick, Md., in 1950. She was an active member of the Gamma Delta Phi sorority and president of Alpha Psi Omega, an honorary drama fraternity.
Mrs. Potter married Stanley C. Potter of Woodbridge in 1950. They lived in Levittown, N.Y., moved to Cincinnati, Ohio, from 1952 to 1973, and settled in Marin County, Calif., in 1973.
With a passion for contemporary art, Mrs. Potter was associated with the Carl Solway Gallery of Cincinnati, and the William Sawyer Gallery of San Francisco, Calif. Before retiring, she had a career in real estate and worked with several Marin County agencies, including Scott — McCall & Co., Prudential California, and Laurel Avenue Associates.
Mrs. Potter is survived by her three children, Dana Ross Potter, Tom C. Potter (Lydia), and Holly Potter Martin (Nicholaus); nine grandchildren; two great grandchildren; her sister, Madeline Crowell; and her brother, former astronaut Buzz Aldrin, of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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Susan Gibbons
March 21, 2012
Gibon and I were so sorry to hear about our dear friend Fay Ann. We had many years of laughter and fun together during our time in Marin. Holly, again we are so sorry.
March 16, 2012
To Our Friend Fay Ann,
Let go, let God..
You will truly be missed.
Peacefully,
The Beattie Family
March 15, 2012
To the Family of Fay Ann Aldrin Potter,
My heart goes out to you in this time of sorrow. God is our refuge and strength a help that is readily to be found in times of distress.-Psalms 46:1
Marie McInerney
March 15, 2012
Dear Fay Ann -Thank you for being a great friend and confidante to my sister (and for being the only one Kimba would come out for!)Your elegance, humor and gracious way will be so very missed.
Last Birthday June 12th
Fran McInerney
March 15, 2012
My dear friend I'll miss you so. I'll especially miss our oyster jaunts together and your Dump-It cakes. Thank you for being such a caring friend for the last 10 years.
Ronald Alfred Lee
March 15, 2012
"I will always remember your lovely smile and thank you for your uplift spirit"
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