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Stephen Pothier Obituary

POTHIER, Stephen G. Age 52, died Monday, November 30, 2009, of brain cancer at George Washington University Hospital in D.C. Steve was a Delta Airline Pilot and Senior Research Scientist at George Washington University. Steve (formerly of Charlestown, MA) is preceeded by his parents Ethel and Ernie Pothier. He is survived by his siblings, Terry, John, Sandy, Bill, and his brothers-in-law Arthur McGeown and Ken Mills. He has also left behind his sister-in-law Nancy Kelly and her two children Michelle and Stephen. Out of respect for Steve's love of science his body will be donated to GWU Medical School, there will be no memorial service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the National Brain Tumor Society, East Coast Office, 124 Watertown Street, Suite D, Watertown, MA 02474 or the Port Townsend High School Wrestling Club, 1865 West Uncas Rd., Port Townsend, WA 98368. These two organizations were near and dear to Steve's heart.

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Published by Boston Globe on Dec. 6, 2009.

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October 19, 2010

Steve was a great Delta new hire classmate. We were all better for having known him. See you "on the line" Steve.
Bruce Buck (Atlanta,GA)

STEPHEN TIERNEY

April 18, 2010

SORRY TO HEAR THE BAD NEWS . STEVE WAS A FRIEND AND NEIGHBOR IN CHELSEA PORT MA 02150
STEPHEN TIERNEY, CHELSEA MA

Jim Krupanski

April 7, 2010

Stevey, it was always a pleasure running into you at the pilot lounge and the crash pad. Till we meet again my friend.

Jim Krupanski, Delta, retired

Paul McCurdy

March 27, 2010

Steve, they guys flying the line miss you. Its feels strange that you are not out here with us. Our condolences to your family.

~Paul McCurdy, Delta BOS/NYC

December 9, 2009

Steve was a brilliant person. I knew him from our UMASS days and the Cape, he was my best friend then. He made me laugh. I am so very sorry to hear that his life was so tragically short. My prayers to his family. I'll never forget you Stevie, Rest in Peace.
Patti Kelley

Annee Murray (Scovell)

December 7, 2009

Steve, my love, your dreams of becoming a pilot and scientist actually came true after all!! You are forever my first love.

Terry, John, Sandy, and Billy my tears are for you and your family. xoxoxoxoxo

Diane Malcom

December 7, 2009

Steve was one of those guys who was always kind and compasssionate and had a smile that made everyone smile around him. He had a heart of gold. He was well respected and like by his running group. It's unfortunate that he left us so quickly. I will miss him along with several others from his running group.

Roberta Stark

December 6, 2009

To ensure your donation to the PT wrestling club reaches the high school, please mail your donations directly to the high school:

Port Townsend High School
1500 Van Ness
Port Townsend, WA 98368

Carie Mellies

December 6, 2009

Steve meant a lot to many people. I have so many great memories of times I spent with him. He is sorely missed.

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