Marcia Anne Potter

1956 - 2022

Marcia Anne Potter obituary, 1956-2022, Westfield, MA

Marcia Anne Potter

1956 - 2022

BORN

1956

DIED

2022

Marcia Potter Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Apr. 4 to Apr. 5, 2022.
Marcia Anne Potter, 65, passed away on March 31, 2022, at her home in Westfield, MA. She was born on November 4, 1956, (along with her twin, Marilyn Jeanne Potter) in St. Johnsbury, VT. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rev. James Potter and Joan E. Potter of Westfield, and by her sister Marilyn (who died in 2020). She is survived by her older brother, Kenneth Potter and his wife Claudette, who lives in San Diego, CA, a nephew, Aaron Potter, a niece Elizabeth Potter, a grandnephew Jackson Potter and special friends, Marie and Mark Bourdeau. Marcia grew up in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and graduated from Lyndon State College in Lyndonville, VT, with a major in recreation therapy. She worked for the Recreation Dept. of St. Albans, VT for several years before moving to Massachusetts where she worked for many years with disabled adults for the state, until her retirement last year. Traveling, camping, and caring for others were constants throughout Marcia's life. She lived with her twin sister for most of their lives, and, in fact, was Marilyn’s caregiver in later years due to Marilyn’s debilitating illness. They traveled widely going to numerous MLB ballparks and to Red Sox spring training games. They also enjoyed Road Scholar trips. And they both shared a life-long love of camping, which evolved finally into spending much of their summers at their camper in Becket, MA. A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022 at 1PM in the Firtion Adams Funeral Service, 76 Broad St. Westfield, MA 01085. A visiting hour will precede the service from 12-1PM in the funeral home. Donations in Marcia’s name may be directed to the Dakin Humane Society, 171 Union St. Springfield, MA 01105. www.firtionadams.com

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December 24, 2023

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Leona Hynick

December 24, 2023

I'm sobbing as I just now discover that Marcia has passed. One of the many Christmas Card envelopes from her, just surfaced while I was cleaning, so I looked her up in hopes of reconnecting. I'm SO sorry I didn't write back. Marcia was a good friend, and I hope she still is, on the other side. If we get another life time, I will do better next time, and I will connect better with people who are still here to show her I can do better, and to not make the same mistake again with others. Somehow we just think our friends will always be there. We lived in the same boarding house in Johnson Vermont, while I was going to college at Johnson State College. I don't remember if she was going to school there or not. We had MANY good times, and laughs. Marcia LOVED practical jokes. We goofed around a lot, and had so much fun! I will remember and love her forever. From her friend, Leona, Lots of Love. And to any relatives of hers, you were so blessed to have such a pure soul in your family. Love, Love, Love

Wendy Pucci, Dalton, Dylan and Danny Reel

April 8, 2022

Thinking of the Family with our deepest sympathy. Marcia will be in our thoughts and prayers.

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