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Barry POTTER Obituary
December 31, 1957- May 15, 2016
With great sadness, we announce Barry's passing after a courageous fight with cancer. He will be deeply missed by his loving partner, Kathy Gilstead, his son Brian and daughter Stacy McDonald (Kyle), his first wife and good friend Brenda Beckmann, his parents Stanley and Shirley Potter, aunt Joyce Stuart, brothers Tony and Donald (Jill) Potter, sister Caroline (Derrick) and nephew Ryan (Barbara) Cheyne, stepsons Michael (Raquel) (grandson Tyson) and Steven (Dawna) Gilstead, stepdaughter Taryn Gilstead, mother-in-law Lorraine Hancock and numerous other relatives. Predeceased by his Godfather Bob Nisbet and niece Sarah Cheyne. Barry was devoted to his family and especially loved golfing with Brian and camping and cooking with Stacy. He could be found on a road trip every summer visiting his extended family and especially loved snorkeling with Kathy at Tunnels Beach in Kauai. He was a custodian with Burnaby School District #41 for 26 years, where he was widely loved by staff, students and parents alike. His unique gift of forming connections with the kids at his schools made him one of the schools' most popular staff members. A celebration of Barry's life will take place Monday, May 23 at the Sapperton Pensioners Hall in New Westminster, from 3:00- 6:00. For those who so desire, donations in his memory can be made to the Palliative Care Unit - 2D at Burnaby Hospital, or a charity of your choice.
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The Oiom Family
May 24, 2016
We are very sorry to hear of Barry's passing, our sincere condolences to the Potter family, he will be missed!!
Ross Angelucci
May 20, 2016
A Sapperton boy like myself, I'll remember Barry as a tough yet gentle man. Rest in peace my friend
May 18, 2016
Barry, you will be missed greatly by so many. You were, without a doubt, one of the kindest and most thoughtful person I have known. Love you and miss you.
Barb Everitt
Susan Fulton
May 18, 2016
My deepest sympathies to Kathy, Barry's children, parents, and siblings. Barry, you will be missed.
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Patty Rosby
May 18, 2016
Dear Kathy and family, we were so very sorry to hear of your loss of that beautiful man. Such sad news to hear. He will be missed by all that knew him. Love Patty and John
May 18, 2016
Kathy and all the family.
Bruce and I are so sorry to hear about your loss. I know it was a comfort for him to be with his loving family at the end. All of you are in our thoughts and prayers. With all our love and friendship
Bruce and Nancy
Kathy Weaver
May 18, 2016
My condolences Stacy and Brian on the loss of your dad, may the memories bring a smile to your face.
Elizabeth King
May 18, 2016
A very special man has left us. Barry's easy laugh and gentle, caring spirit created close connections with all of us lucky enough to have worked with him. Each and every day that he worked, he went above and beyond the duties expected of him, connecting with all of our students on a personal, meaningful level. He was, and will remain, much loved.
Faye Drover
May 18, 2016
My sincerest condolences to you and your family Kathy.
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