DR. LINCOLN T. POTTER

LINCOLN POTTER Obituary

POTTER, Dr. Lincoln T. Dr. Lincoln T. Potter, neuroscientist and boat designer, passed away peacefully on Christmas Day at age ninety-one. He is survived by 4 of his 5 children with Susan Potter: Jennifer, Joyce, Steven and Christopher Potter; his daughters-in-law, Joyce Collier and Cindy Potter; his grandchildren, Laura, Danya, Phineas, Willa, Elliot and Oliver Potter; his sisters, Frances Potter and Mary Rowe; his sister-in-law Molly Potter and brother-in-law Robert Fein; a lively band of nieces and nephews; the daughter and grandson of his late partner, Sara Chase: Lee Noel Chase and Haynes Porter; and many beloved friends. If you would like to share a memory, please do so here: https://app.memories.net/memorials/lincoln-potter-750760

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Published by Boston Globe from Dec. 26 to Dec. 27, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for LINCOLN POTTER

8 Entries

Dorothy Thomas

July 24, 2025

Re: Stephen Donachie's post: I feel moved to share with the Miami Friends Meeting group, and his family, how OFTEN through the years (I was in contact with Lincoln for many years, until the end) he would share how meaningful and potent the Friends Meetings were to him - - he repeatedly shared this individually, and in groups I was in with him. It opened me up to the power of silence as the core of a spiritual meeting - while allowing words if moved to speak. Lincoln, and his sharing this, always reminded me of one of my favorite quotes: "Let us be silent that we can hear the whispers of God." Ralph Waldo Emerson. Lincoln spoke, of course, yet those years I knew him his words had meaning, they mattered to him, were not superficial. I believe the influence of the Friend's Meetings had a lot to do with this. Thanks for reminding me of this. I miss Lincoln, AND am grateful for the peace I imagine he has.

Stephen Donachie

July 23, 2025

I knew Lincoln during his years with Miami Friends Meeting. I was part of a trust group that included him, and he was always a wonderful listener, a warm sharer, and gave great hugs at the end of each session. After he left Miami we would see him once a year when he came for lobster season. He will be missed by many who knew him here.

Helene Valentine

January 27, 2025

I worked with Lincoln in the Dept. of Molecular Pharmacology at the Univ. of Miami School of Medicine for 25 years, where we performed many, many experiments, trained numerous graduate students, and presented our data at International Neuroscience meetings as a team. His medical students loved his teachings and stories. He generously acknowledged my participation and authorship when merited, in his publications. I watched him design and redesign multiple boats, 2 of which were built, as well as watching him play many hours of computer chess. He taught me the art of illustrating scientific data. He loved snorkeling & hunting for FL lobster (lobbies, as he called them). We never missed a mini-season until he moved back north. He had brilliant, innovative ideas for me to research. I'll always remember all our many fishing and snorkeling trips. During our last conversation just a few weeks ago, he said Hanch (my nickname), I won't be able to do mini-season this year, so you may have my gear. That was Lincoln ! He will be dearly missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him !

Willa Michener

December 28, 2024

Lincoln Potter was wise and kind. At the end he was content and unafraid. He had been blessed with a full life, and he appreciated what he had had. We alternated serious talk and funny stories in our last visits. He had a friendly gentle laugh without any meanness in it, as if he just saw the fun in whatever absurdity there was.

Barby Comins

December 27, 2024

Jenn & Joyce, I just read of your loss and want to express my sympathy. May his memory be for a blessing
Barby Comins

Denise Booher

December 27, 2024

I had the great pleasure of meeting Lincoln when I visited him where I volunteer where he last lived. A week before he passed.
We spent an hour talking and he asked questions and answered
many questions.
It was clear that Lincoln had a rich life
I was do impressed by his desire and ability to live large until the end, which he shared was fast approaching...
I was so sad to learn that I could not visit again when I returned the day after he passed on Christmas Day ...
Lincoln left a marked impression on me.

Jody Comins

December 26, 2024

While I never met Lincoln, his daughter Jenny is my aunt by marriage. I want to express our condolences on his passing. Jenny, we're all thinking of you and hope that your dad's memory will be a blessing for you, Joyce and the girls. Sending so much love at this difficult time. Love, Jody, Mike, Talia & Elizabeth

Dorothy Thomas

December 26, 2024

I've been friends with Lincoln for over 40 years. We met in Miami. I had the honor of knowing him through gatherings we both attended in which we all shared of ourselves in a deeper way than most ordinary get-togethers occur. We talked of what mattered most to us at any given time. These gatherings continued all these many years, right up until our last Zoom group gathering on Dec 4. I'm so grateful to have had all this time with him. Lincoln so loved his family and told us many stories of his Sara, his kids, and grandkids over the years. He was a proud of all. He educated us on things we would never have learned otherwise. He had such an interesting mind and so loved boat building. I'm glad his son has the boat - as he said not long ago he was glad he would too. My heart is heavy, yet I'm also grateful he was able to leave us the way he wished to - no dallying, and not living in pain. He was an amazing human being with a such a great mind and great soul as well. The ripple effect of his personal and work life will continue to give gifts in ways we'll never know, for a long time to come. I loved my friend Lincoln, and will miss him very much. My heart and prayers are with his family and friends. Dorothy

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