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Richard Potvin Obituary
Richard graduated from Old Orchard Beach High School in 1957. He served n the US Air Force as am aircraft mechanic at the former Lincoln Air Force Base, Nebraska and Lajes Air Force Base in the Azores, Portugal. He married the former Dorothy "Dot" Marie Waterman from Groveville (Buxton) on April 30, 1966, and settled in Old Orchard Beach. Mr. Potvin worked for Roy & Pertreault Oil Company as a delivery driver for many years.
Richard was a family man and an avid sportsman. He enjoyed fishing and target shooting. His hobbies were collecting trading cards, electric trains and was an avid woodworker. He enjoyed watching all sports, especially the Boston Red Sox, Bruins, Celtics and the New England Patriots. He enjoyed the outdoors and kept a beautiful garden of potted flowers on his back deck.
Richard and Dorothy traveled to Europe in 1996, visiting Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and France where he was able to speak his second language, French. Accompanied by their daughter and her husband serving in the US Army, they stopped in Triberg, Germany and explored the Black Forest and numerous clock factories.
Richard is survived by his wife of 52 years Dorothy; his son Jeffrey and his wife Lisa (Holden) Potvin of Windham, his daughter Paula Marie (Potvin) Reed and her husband Alan Reed of Gorham; and his four grandchildren Adam Reed, Nicholas Reed, Miranda Potvin and Kayla Potvin.
A graveside service will be held Monday, Dec. 10, 2018, at 11 a.m. at the Scarborough Memorial Cemetery, Old Blue Point Road, Scarborough with Monsignor Paul Stefanko officiating. Millitary Honors will follow. Arrangements are in the care of Old Orchard Beach Funeral Home.
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Carol Blackie
December 9, 2018
Dot I am sorry to hear about the passing of Richard your in my prayers and thoughts always..I'll miss seeing you at the veterans home.
Take care...Carol and dale blackie
December 8, 2018
Thank you for your service.
December 8, 2018
Psalm 90:10 says that the days of our years are 70 years, And if because of special mightiness they are 80 years.
May the memories of the wonderful times you shared together bring a smile and joy in your heart.
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