Richard Potvin Obituary
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Dave Lefebvre
May 23, 2017
I regret that I only learned of Richie this day and was saddened to find out so late. My condolences to The whole family. A smile he always had!
Jeff Smith
March 15, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with the Potvin family.
Nick Gabardina
March 1, 2017
My deepest condolences to the families. Rick was one of my favorite ball players at both West high and Post 79. Nick Gabardina
Ronda Fonner
February 28, 2017
Dear Monique and family. We are sorry for loss. Praying that love will surround you and that the Lord's blessings will sustain you during this time of grief.
All our Love,
Pat and Ronda Fonner
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Marcel Bilodeau
February 26, 2017
Mr. P RNP, I was a student at Rimmon School in the 70"s MR.Potvin gave me one of his Basketball Trophy's, gold plated (all steal) When I was a Teenager I hide money in it. Till this day I still have this Trophy, nice memories.
Linda Dickinson
February 26, 2017
So sorry for your loss, Nancy. I know you are strong and will be able to deal with all that comes up in the weeks ahead.
Take care & God Bless, Linda
Dennis Leclerc
February 26, 2017
A good man who led a great life.With deep sorrow I say farewell.Your friend,Dennis
Jon Beliveau
February 25, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the entire Potvin family. I have always carried fond childhood memories of Potvin family gatherings at the camp in Goffstown. Richie was a great man and will be missed by everyone who was fortunate enough to have known him.
Nancy, Shana and Corinne, you are all in my thoughts and I know that you have a great family that will be there to help you through this very hard time.
Jocelyn Messier
February 25, 2017
Nancy and family...Our years at West High were made much more special with Richie as a classmate...he was a leader in the classroom and on the playing fields....may his star continue to shine brightly....my thoughts and prayers are with you...
Hank Beecher
February 24, 2017
So sorry to hear the news. RIP to a former teammate and competitor. Also a few physical educator.
Christopher Ploss
February 24, 2017
My condolences to the Potvin family.
Mr. P. was my gym teacher during the 70's at Gossler Park School. I loved going to gym class because he was a great guy, a great teacher and he always made it fun. He was the first guy that I ever saw dunk a basketball. Rest in peace Mr. P. The world needs more great guys and great teachers like you!
Chris Ploss
Bob Drew
February 24, 2017
My sincere condolences to the entire Potvin family. I have known Richie for over 35 years, he was a man that I truly respected and liked. We are all going to miss him.
Ron Engelhardt
February 24, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Potvin family. Richie was a great teammate on the basketball team. Fun to be around. I always admired him as such a nice person and excellent student. RIP Richie.
February 23, 2017
To all of Richie's family I Send my deepest condolences. I have such fond memories of growing up in a home that included my siblings and right next door my dear cousins. Richie always had time for his pesky little cousin. He taught me how to field a ground ball and shoot a fade away, but more importantly he had a way of making me feel good about myself. I will never forget him. Lay off the curve ball old friend.
Clermont Boutin
February 23, 2017
During lunch I used to get his grilled english muffin with jelly at Ernestos for him. This was when we were at the Rimmon School in the early 70's. What a wonderful teacher, always kind and friendly. I never forgot him. May he rest in Peace, my prayers go out for him and the family. God Bless Mr. Potvin, and God Bless the Potvin family.
Rhonda Scheerders
February 23, 2017
Nancy and family,so sorry for your loss.Richie may you be reunited with my brother Darryl and be ANGELS watching over us,rest in peace.
Robin Houghton Flynn
February 23, 2017
My sincere condolences to the Potvin family. I only worked briefly with Rick but what I remember is his kindness and that he was truly a gentleman.
Jim Mulholland
February 23, 2017
Richie may you rest in peace
Matty Bozek
February 23, 2017
Condolences to the entire Potvin Family. A great one has passed on. I just heard. I'm shaking right now. I don't want to write this.
Richie was the best combination of great athlete and great human being I ever played with. And I played with some greats. He was the absolute finest second baseman for Post 79. We were co-captains in 1967. His power, his range, his arm, his bat, his leadership - all were spectacular. How many games did he personally win in two years - ten? Maybe more. Potvin, DeGrandmaison, Andrews, Pstragowski, and MacRenaris - all major league talents. No wonder we won two consecutive Region I American Legion baseball championships.
In basketball, as West's star center, he brought his "A game" every time. Always scoring, rebounding, passing, playing great defense - knocking me down in "his paint" and not looking too unhappy about it either! He was a "competitor's comptetitor."
I could go on. The memories are still fresh. That smile. The intensity during the game. That desire to win in an honest and clean fashion. The never give up attitude.
Richie would say enough now. Wrap this up. We have a game to play. What's done is done. Let's get on with it. OK. But I know he will be very much missed because I know he lived his life just like he played ball - great!
Best to all that knew and loved him.
Linda &Tony GIANITSIS
February 23, 2017
God be with you,we'll miss you !
Kelly Bolser
February 23, 2017
Mr. P ,
You made gym class at Gossler Park Elementary School awesome. 1973 to 1978
The world needs more people like you in our schools.
Rest in peace brother!
Grant MacRenaris
February 23, 2017
To the Potvin Family,
I played ball with Ritchie and went to the world series with him in South Carolina and Tennessee. Great times had by all. He always had a smile on his face and had anything bad to say about anyone. Ritchie was always so gracious. I will never forget him.
Steve Dolman
February 23, 2017
Mr. P as he was known by the students was a special teacher liked by both staff & students. Richie & I spent many years together teaching at Wilson School where for many of them we were the only male teachers and for some years the only males in the building.We both spent all or most of our teaching career there and had a special love for the students at Henry Wilson. I could share many a story of our days there from doing lunch duty, which became fun when working with Richie to coaching basketball .My favorite story is when he & I collaborated on a gym show using our basketball players doing drills to the music of the Harlem Globetrotters theme.For those who knew him, he will surely be missed . Rest in peace my friend.
Norm Dallaire
February 23, 2017
Richie and I started teaching PE in Manchester at about the same time. He was good at it and had a great manner with the kids. That big genuine smile won over both children and adults. Condolences to his family and friends.
Anne Tremblay
February 23, 2017
Mr. Potvin, you were an awesome gym teacher at Gossler Park School. I remember you practicing your golf swings. Rest in Peace, Anne.
Brian Tremblay
February 23, 2017
My thoughts and prayers are with Richie's family and friends. This sad loss leaves everyone who shared time with him with a heavy heart. Although our paths crossed years ago, the opportunities I have had to compete against Richie and play with him on the baseball diamond take on a special meaning today. Always a gentleman, always a pleasure to be around. I pray in time fond memories will bring peace and a measure of comfort in your loss.
Ron Manseau
February 23, 2017
To the Potvin family,
So sorry about your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Manseau family, cousins, ( Ron, Marcia and Theresa )
Peter Lally
February 23, 2017
"A true gentle man. To have Richie's friendship was a treasure. From childhood on, Richie always had a smile for everyone. I hope his family will find comfort in the fact of how many lives he touched and that he loved all of you."
Larry Parsons
February 23, 2017
Please accept our heartful sympathy on the passing of a "great,great friend". Ritchie had charisma, laughter, and the willing to help others at any time. There are many things the family (and friends) will miss about Ritchie, but most of all his smile, and his kind consideration of others. When someone you love and care about, becomes a memory, the memory becomes a "Treasure". Rest in Peace. Respectfully, Larraine & Mike Lencki, Larry Parsons, & Pam Dube
ChristianeAnna Rodriguez
February 22, 2017
Wrapping the family in a blanket of love and grace during this time of loss. Blessings and love.
Patrick Collins
February 22, 2017
Nancy, Shana, Corinne...My sincere condolences to the family. Hearing that we lost a beloved friend is heart wrenching. For many years Ritchie shared his love for all of you with me every time we drove that golf cart down the fairway. He has done so much for so many in this life time and he will live forever within those he touched. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you and may Ritchie Rest In Peace!!!
-Patrick Collins, Loving Friend, Hampton, NH Feb 22, 2017
Rich Roberge
February 22, 2017
My sincere sympathy and condolences for the family of Mr. Potvin. I say "Mr." because he was my gym teacher. Richard was a great teacher and mentor to whom ever he came in contact with. He will be missed. I hope he gets to pitch on Gods team!!!
michael barlow
February 22, 2017
My condolences to all. Goodbye my brother, I hope you find peace. You will always live in my heart.
Tanya Vincent
February 22, 2017
My sincere condolences to all of you. May you find peace and comfort in this difficult time. Your memories with him will live on forever in your hearts.
Karen Schmidtchen
February 22, 2017
Nancy,Shana,Ella,Jack and family,I am so sorry for your loss.I will miss my old West classmate,and that wonderful smile.Gone too soon.My thoughts are with you all.Karen
Corey DOherty
February 22, 2017
Condolences to all of the Potvins. Richie was such a nice guy and I loved working with him years ago when we were both at Wilson and Gossler. He will be missed.
February 22, 2017
Nancy and Family...my deepest sympathy to you and your family..my thoughts our with you...
John Cote, Florida
Kendra Baxter
February 22, 2017
Monique and Suzanne, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Diane and Max Lavoie
February 22, 2017
Monique and Michael,
so sorry to hear of your loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers today and in the difficult days to come. There are no words to comfort and bring piece at this time, but hopefully knowing the love of friends and family are here for you.
Frank Allen
February 22, 2017
Love you Richie,I'll miss you-one of a kind
Daryl Dreffs
February 22, 2017
Monique, Suzanne and the entire family -
My deepest condolences on the loss of your loved one.
Don Tibbetts
February 22, 2017
Sympathies to all. Many great memories with Richie!!! YAHOO
February 22, 2017
I was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of my beloved colleague,Richie. I remember Richie as a kind and caring person ,tall and lanky and always with a smile. The children loved him and I have many good memories from our days at Wilson and McDonough school .may his memory be eternal! My deepest sympathy,joyce trapotsis
Jack and Kathy Stanton
February 22, 2017
Nancy and Family---So sorry to hear about Richie. Many fond memories of the good times from the Gossler Park days. Peace to a good guy, and our deepest condolences and prayers to your entire family.
February 22, 2017
Ma Tante, Andy, Marc, Monique and Suzanne:
My very deepest sympathy to you all. Words cannot express my feelings. Richie was as near a brother to as one can get. We grew up together. I've always felt blessed to have two families. Though, unfortunately I'm unable to be there in person, I'm there in heart. Being so close to you I not only mourn, I'm in mourning myself. I'm sure our merciful Lord will treat him with love and kindness. He is at rest.
God Bless all of you:
John and Connie
John Waszeciak
February 22, 2017
Ritchie thanks for all the good times being my partner in the K of C league. You will be missed !! John Waszeciak
Don Van Uden
February 22, 2017
Richie, great memories playing golf with you at DCC. Although number 34 was never retired, Don Clark passed along that number to the player that epitomized your work ethic, drive and love of the game. Tom Wheeler,Steve Wainwright and Gary Nutter may not have seen you play but they certainly knew about you.
Al lacerte
February 22, 2017
So sorry for your lost. our love for you and your family during this time.
Alan and Kim Lacerte
Cyrilla Prescott
February 22, 2017
Monique and Suzanne
So sorry to hear about the passing of your brother. I will be thinking about both of you during this difficult time - enjoy the memories.
Patti Norton Nealon
February 22, 2017
My sincere sympathy to all of Richie's loved ones. I grew up with The Potvins and share many fond memories and shenanigans. Richie was always a stand up guy with fun in his heart. His passing will be felt by all who knew him. Heartfelt prayers for all of you during this very sad time.
Robert Tarr
February 22, 2017
Dear friend... We will miss your smile, your inspiring ways and all the joy you shared during your time as the Gym Teacher at Wilson Elementary School here in the City of Manchester, NH. You have touched the hearts of so many people and children. We are going to miss you always. Much Love from The Tarr Family
John Anthony
February 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy to The Potvin Family, Richie was loved by all who knew him. I will miss you my friend.
John Anthony
February 22, 2017
My deepest sympathy to the Potvin Family, Rich was loved by all that knew him.
Beverly Y. Loranger
February 22, 2017
Richie, we had many good teaching years together at Wilson School and exchanged some great conversations. You were always the first one to join my Super Bowl pool every year. I am very sad to hear of your passing and may you Rest In Peace.
Louise Janelle
February 22, 2017
So sad to hear about the loss of this wonderful man. Sending thoughts and prayers to his family.
Rev. Denis Brunelle
February 22, 2017
Eternal Rest grant unto you, Richie, and may perpetual light shine upon you. May you rest in God's peace.
Your cousin, Denis Brunelle. I remembered Richie and his entire family, ma tante Francoise, Andre, Marc, Monique and Suzanne, as well as Nancy, Shanna, Corinne in my Mass today here at St. Luke's in East Hampton. Love to you all.
Bob Raiche
February 22, 2017
To the Potvin Family,
Richie meant so much to so many... not nearly as much as he did to his family though. My heart goes out to all of you. He was a good friend, one I will miss greatly for out time both on and off the course. RIP Richie
Bob Rosenthal
February 22, 2017
Richie ... a great guy who smiled so easily. And yes, he was The Man around second base. Condolences to his family.
Chick Boers
February 22, 2017
Always a fun and good guy to be around,I am
sure he will be missed by all that knew him,
especially Matt T.
Rest In Peace my friend.
Chick Bowers
Mike Pstragowski
February 22, 2017
Rest In peace Richie
You were a golden glove 2nd baseman and a great Post 79 teammate.
Bob Raiche
February 22, 2017
To the Potvin family,
Ritchie meant so much to so many... none so much as yourselves. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and to Rich. I for one will miss him out on the golf course. He will be remembered fondly. RIP my friend.
Loti & Bob Thompson
February 22, 2017
RIP Richie you will be missed by many.
Mark Laufer
February 22, 2017
Oh my god Nancy I am so sorry for your loss. I will call you at another point in time. He was a good guy. I remember when you first started dating each other so many years ago. He will be missed by all. Love you Cuz. Mark
Nancy (Raza) O'Dowd
February 22, 2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. May God bless and comfort you at this very sad time.
Bob & Lorraine Bleau
February 22, 2017
Our deepest sympathy Nancy, Shana, Corinne and to your entire family for the loss of Richie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May he Rest In Peace.
Cathie (Thibault) Van Zyl
February 21, 2017
Mrs. Potvin & Family,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your son and brother Richie. My sincerest condolences to you and his family. May you find comfort in your memories God bless.
Norm & Carol Gosslin
February 21, 2017
Our sincere condolences to the Potvin family. Richie was a great friend and classmate. Our prayers are with you you, may you Rest In Peace.
Tim Hanagan
February 21, 2017
Rest In Peace,richie
Tim hanagan
Chris Thibeault
February 21, 2017
RIP RICHIE ☮✝
Harriet Ervin (Raymond)
February 21, 2017
So sorry to hear the news. Richie was a wonderful athlete and classmate at West High. Best wishes to his family.
Robert Denton
February 21, 2017
Mr. Potvin sorry that ur gone away from ur family and friends and also from the students who went to Gossllar Park school.
U were my gym teacher.... So rest easy my friend, I'll never forget about you.
Robert Denton
Robin Gagnon
February 21, 2017
Sincere condolences to you Monique, Suzanne and family. You are in my Prayers.
Norma Picard [email protected]
February 21, 2017
Extending much love to the Potvins. Our hearts ache for you and hope the memory of his wonderful smile will lighten your hearts.
Ed and Norma Picard, Auburn, NH
Louis Applebaum
February 21, 2017
Richie was loved by so many kids he guided in his tremendous teaching career. Everyone loves the gym teacher and everyone love Mr. P. Richie always had a good joke yet was encouraging and careful with his words, not wanting to hurt your feelings. He cared and he took the time. He knew how to pick his spots and lift your spirit. RIP man. You will be sorely missed. Louie
Bruce Perreault
February 21, 2017
I'll miss you Richie ..... thanks for the memories. You were one of a kind .... one of the good guys.
Lynne & Bryan Covey
February 21, 2017
Suzanne, Andre & Dawn, and Amanda,
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Will Bisson
February 21, 2017
Mr P you were truly an inspiration to me you made gym the fun visa that I always looked forward to going to you are my absolute favorite teacher ever I always looked up to you and hope I can be half as good as you were thank you for all you've ever taught me and all the good memories I'll have from your class I remember crying out front of school during an assembly or a concert because I'd miss your class I hope your family can cope with this terrible sadness and mourn the loss of such a beautiful soul until we see again I love you Mr P your family are in my prayers rest easy. Will
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