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Wayne Potvin Obituary
Wayne Potvin, 60, of Colchester and formerly of Rocky Hill, passed away Thursday evening, (April 28, 2016), at Yale New Haven Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in New Britain, he was a son of the late Lionel and Stella (Smoluk) Potvin. He married his beloved wife, Holly Norris in 1984. Wayne retired in 2011 after a distinguished career as an Officer with the West Hartford Police. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist who enjoyed working on his property with his dogs, Pete and Lady by his side. He was active in his community, most notably supporting the Colchester Rotary Club. Wayne was many things to many people, but most importantly, he will be remembered by his family as a devoted and loving husband and father and an adoring grandfather. In addition to his wife Holly of 32 years, survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Michele Roe of Wallingford; his precious grandchildren, Lucas and Ella Roe; a brother, Jeffrey Potvin of Arkansas; two sisters, Debra Potvin Repscher of Middletown, Tammy Potvin of Southington; a niece, Dawn Parris of Middletown and numerous extended family and friends. Memorial calling hours will be held on Monday, May 2nd from 5 - 7 pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Colchester Land Trust, PO Box 93, Colchester, CT 06415. www.auroramccarthymccarthyfuneralhome.com
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CLAUDIA TURNQUIST
May 31, 2016
HOLLY: SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Aaron Terranova
May 10, 2016
My deepest condolences to all of you. So sorry to hear of your loss. Shocked and stunned. Always honest and real...one of the funniest guys I have ever had the pleasure of knowing...
Rest in Peace
Glori Law
May 5, 2016
Dear Holly,
We are so sorry for your loss. I only met Wanye a couple of times, but was so impressed by how friendly and welcoming he was. It is such a shock to hear of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
john guyan
May 2, 2016
Words alone do not do justice to the way we feel. Our prayers and best wishes are with the family, now and forever.
Nancy Henderson
May 2, 2016
Dear Holly, your husband was a kind and gentle soul. PLease accept my deepest sympathy for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
May 1, 2016
Dear Holly, Pete and I are stunned to learn of your husband's untimely passing. We always enjoyed chatting with him and spending time with your labs when I came to entrust my quilts to you for quilting. We are so profoundly sorry for your the loss of your loved one.
Cyndee and Peter Koss
Moultonborough NH
Drs. Hema and Paula DeSilva
May 1, 2016
Dear Holly,
We are so very sad to learn of the loss of your dear Wayne. He was always so kind to us and extremely instrumental in connecting us with the appropriate state police officer when we were delivering quilts to the families after Sandy Hook. We couldn't have managed without his help.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula and Hema
May 1, 2016
Holly, I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Wayne through the quilt group. What a nice guy. Brought our pizza and sat and ate with us (bringing the dogs of course)....so they could have the crust.. I know so many people will miss his presence. Loving thoughts to you and your family as you deal with this tremendous heart break.
William Corcoran
May 1, 2016
Holly, So sorry to read about Wayne. Sorry that distance prevents me from paying my respects in person. Bill Corcoran
Ron Nanfito
May 1, 2016
Wayne worked for me on the State Police Truck Squad many years ago. He was "Mr. Military" and held the nickname of TOP. Always had a smile and a story. Condolences to the family. RIP Top.
Ron Nanfito
Central District Truck Squad
Connecticut State Police
Dora Donahue
May 1, 2016
The years have gone by, but it seems like yesterday that we were 16-18 years old out driving around in his Roadrunner having a great time. A lot of fond memories of Wayne that time does not erase. Rest in peace Wayne, my heart goes out to your family.
April 30, 2016
rest in peace Wayne - you were one of the good guys there -
honest,
sincere,
loyal and genuine.
condolences to Wayne's family ...
Matt Stuart (Battalion chief, Retired WHFD)
April 30, 2016
So Sad to hear this news-
Wayne was one of the most entertaining guys I ever knew on the WHPD. He always had great stories, and most of all Any time I had him on a scene he was thoroughly dependable. We were just talking about him at our retirement party on Thursday night. I will always smile when I think of him. He couldn't tell a story without waving his arms...:) Great guy-
My Deepest condolences for your loss.
Caroline and Sam Enes
April 30, 2016
To much in a short amount of time. Thank God for family. Holly, Ken, Michelle , Lucas, and Ella I am sorry for your loss.
Larry Kowalski
April 30, 2016
Rest in peace our friend....thoughts and prayers to your family....
Kim Sullivan
April 30, 2016
Holly,my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. I have many fond memories of you and Wayne and will always remember his infectious smile and laugh!
Eric + Elise Krotky
April 30, 2016
Holly, You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.. I will always remember Wayne's kind smile and warm laugh.
Keri Vincent
April 30, 2016
Dear Holly, On behalf of the girls at Cuts Unlimited, please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your beloved husband, Wayne. He was such a happy, charismatic gentleman and so full of life. His stories of his grandbabies were beautiful and truly reflected the love that he had for them. And, of course....the dogs....his sidekicks! He will be missed.
April 30, 2016
Wayne. You were a dedicated member of the Good Times Motoring Club. We will miss you as well as your family
Keep Crusin
Dennis Serra, President
Good Times Motoring Club
Helen Lee
April 29, 2016
Wayne, you were such a pleasure to work with. Truly, the most genuine, kind and helpful person. I pray that your family will find comfort in their memories of you. Heaven is a brighter place with you there. Rest in Peace. ❤
Nancy Ward
April 29, 2016
It's been a long time since I've seen Wayne. But he was a great person I'll always remember the parking lot days RIP Wayne
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