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MARTIN POTTER Obituary

Potter, Martin An interior designer and founder, with his business partner and husband, Jon Hattaway, of MJ Berries Design in Boston's South End, died on December 27, 2014. He was 78. Mr. Potter was born and raised in Ithaca, N.Y. After graduating from Florida State University in 1959, he worked in hotel management in Texas and New York for several years. In the 1960s, he moved to Boston and joined Michel Kazan Salon as a hair stylist, a career he enjoyed until 1984 when he realized his life-long aspiration of working in interior design and opened MJ Berries. Mr. Potter was also an accomplished fine art painter creating vibrant abstract works from his South End studio. In addition to Mr. Hattaway, he is survived by his children, Mari Lane Potter Langendorpher, Gregory Martin Potter, and Geoffrey Martin Potter, their spouses, several grandchildren, and a cadre of loving friends and clients. There will be a celebration of his life Saturday, January 17 at 2 p.m. at King's Chapel, 64 Beacon St., Boston MA, 02108. Gifts in Mr. Potter's memory may be made to the Society of King's Chapel, King's Chapel Parish House, attn. Parish Administrator, 64 Beacon St., Boston 02108, or to the Martin Potter Memorial, Gateway Arts, 62 Harvard St., Brookline, 02445; gatewayarts.org.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jan. 5 to Jan. 8, 2015.

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February 6, 2015

Jon, I am so sad about Martin. It must be so hard for you. He was a lovely, gentle, tolerant man. I have written to Braddock Park but I am told that you've moved. I can't find your new address. So this is the best I can do to let you know I am thinking of you and your loss and feeling for you.
Penny Janeway

Tammy Perkins

January 27, 2015

Jon, I recently discovered Martin passed away. I am so sorry. I will forever remember and cherish every kind and wonderful thing you and he have done for me and my family. I always looked forward to Christmas and our lively discussions. He will be greatly missed. You are in my prayers, Tammy Perkins.

January 18, 2015

Jon: We just found out today of Dad's passing. I have no doubt this was a tremendous and painful time for you. We send you our hugs and condolences. He was a good man. I'm just very sorry we didn't reconnect over the past decade as we tried to do. You were his pillar. Geoff Potter (Martin's oldest son)

Jennifer Drain

January 16, 2015

Jon:
Martin was a wonderful man, gentle and kind. May he rest in peace and you find peace in your wonderful memories. My love, thoughts & prayers are with you.

PHYllis Rosenfeld

January 15, 2015

Dear Jon, The loss of Martin is overwhelming. I will remember him as a soft-spoken, gentle, talented man. Keep him in your heart and memory forever.
Love, Phyllis

January 15, 2015

Jon
Just read about Martins passing
What a wonderful man
I am so happy i got to know a small part of who he was.
He was your perfect scout and mate
My thoughts are with you and his family
My condolences
RuthAnn Bowers

January 9, 2015

Jon,know that you are in my thoughts even from Guatemala...a giant virtual hug!

Fran Early

January 9, 2015

Rest in peace, Martin. You were a man of many talents, but first and foremost, a good friend.
Margaret Fleming

January 8, 2015

God is our refuge and strength, a help that is readily found in times of distress. (Ps. 46:1)

January 8, 2015

Jon: May your love and care for Martin be a source of consolation at this sad time. Martin was a dear, sweet man whom we respected and always enjoyed. Love and blessings to you. Ron and Jan Geddes

Kitty Hotchkiss

January 8, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with Jon and his entire family at this most difficult time. I loved Martin and he was a wonderful friend. His tremendous talents and poise set the bar high. Martin and Jon taught me so much about life and living. I will miss Martin terribly. He is in God's hands and looking down on us with peace and love.

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