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George Potter Obituary
POTTER, George "Boomer" George "Boomer" Potter, 54, of Chestnut Hill Road, Colchester, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, (June 22, 2005) at home. He was born in Norwich on Sept. 7, 1950 and was raised by his beloved grandparents. He attended Bacon Academy in Colchester, graduating with the Class of 1968 and went on to study at Indian River Junior College, where he was a very talented basketball player. For many years, George was a self-employed concrete specialist in the area and most recently worked for DMC Construction in Middletown. He loved all types of sports, especially golfing and cheering on the New York Yankees. George was a very active member of the Colchester Farmers Club and was their current President. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Justin and June Potter of Westbrook; a grandson, John Potter; and numerous extended family, friends and his "breakfast buddies". He was predeceased by two grandsons, Dylan and Matthew Potter. Friends may call 1-3 p.m. Sunday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. A Memorial Liturgy will be celebrated 11 a.m. Monday directly at St. Andrew Church, 128 Norwich Avenue, Colchester. Committal will follow in the Potter family plot in the Ponemah Cemetery, No. Westchester. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Colchester Farmers Club, 112 Halls Hill Road, Colchester.
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Memories and Condolences
for George Potter
June 22, 2006
I will never forgot your friendship. Keep watching over all of us....your smile will forever be etched in my heart.
Please know how much i love and miss you. You were one of the few friends of Willy's that kept in touch.
Take care, friend. Tell Willy how sorry i am.
Forever, B.
June 20, 2006
George,
It was a year today you left us, I know your watching from above. Your thought of all the time.
I went to visit your old stomping ground, not the same.
Keep watching and smiling down on us.
Miss your laughter
Love,
"D"
June 14, 2006
I can't believe it's going to be a year, since you left all of us.
Not a day goes by that i don't think of you. GO SOX!
All my love, B.
February 14, 2006
Happy V.D. Day,
As you would say :)
Just not the same, anywhere you use to go!!!
Miss You, !!
- D -
patricia grenier
January 2, 2006
George, not a day goes by that someone isn't thinking of you. I pray you are watching over those who love you and are sending them positive thoughts. Your presence is certainly missed.
December 31, 2005
I ask you for the strength to be a better person. i miss you.
November 21, 2005
Happy Turkey Day, POTTER
- D -
September 7, 2005
Happy B-Day Potter !!!
Love"D"
September 7, 2005
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
I miss you very much.
All my love - B.
July 21, 2005
Potter,
It's almost 1 month since you've left, and not a day goes by without thinking of you or looking around expecting to see you or at least hear your laugh.
Your in my thoughts.
- D -
Chrissy T
July 1, 2005
My thoughts and prayers are with all whose lives you've touched. Peace be with you as your spirit travels on. You were a true gentleman. Love CT.
john rosenthal
June 28, 2005
George:
It was a priviledge to have you as a friend.
Truly Sad
Rosie
Edward Moleski
June 25, 2005
George....will miss your smiling face and friendly manner....had good times watching boys at ball fields over the years and especially playing golf with you! Your spirit will be with me always....your golfing bud "E1c" aka "7-iron Ed Mack"
michael moisuk
June 24, 2005
i know you cause you married one of jaynie's best friends. my father was a great friend of the farmers club. god bless you and your childrenr
June 24, 2005
George, even though we grew apart, you never really left my heart.
" D "
Roxie Rush
June 23, 2005
You will be missed by many, very sad,that you will no longer be around.you will very much be missed..love ya,,john & Roxie..
June 23, 2005
George, You will be greatly missed and always in our thoughts.
Your Princess's
Al Zahacefski
June 23, 2005
Bacon Academy teammate and friend.
God Bless
Joe & Sue Kagerer
June 23, 2005
We're so sorry. We've got alot of happy and fun memories of George and will miss him greatly.
June 23, 2005
I will miss you.
All my love, B.
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