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Ronald Potter Obituary
Mr. Ronald Potter, age 72 years, resident of Academy Drive, passed away peacefully at TBRHSC on October 22nd, 2016. Born and raised in Port Arthur; he was employed as a pipefitter with Local 628 and retired after several years of service. Ron enjoyed his many trips to the casino and enjoyed gambling and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #5. Ron is survived by his wife Darlene, daughter Sandra Freeman, son John (Deanne) Potter, grandchildren Christopher and Riley Freeman and Hailey Benwell. He is also survived by his brother Chuck (Lee) Amor of Chilliwack, BC and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. Cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at the Slovak Legion on Saturday, October 29th, 2016 from 1:00pm- 3:00pm. A private interment will be held at a later date. If friends so desire, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Northern Cancer Fund would be greatly appreciated by the family.
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John Murray
July 17, 2019
To the family of Ron Potter my sorrows and my sympathies go to the family and friends .
Tianna Hurlburt
May 1, 2019
Love your son
Anna Haiberr
September 8, 2018
RIP
Wanda Greene
March 1, 2018
Walk slowly Ron, down the path of Heaven, for others shall want to overtake you and seek the end path by your side. Many prayers for Ron's famity and friends.
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Karen McPhail
November 3, 2016
We are sorry for your loss. Thinking about you Darlene and the rest of your family. Memories will help cheer you in the future.
Jack and Karen
Gerry Leaman
October 29, 2016
Ron was a good and fair man and I'm sure he'll be miss by many. My deepest sympathies to Darlene and the rest of the Family.
October 27, 2016
Our thoughts & prayers are with you & family at this difficult time.
Ken & Judy Dahl
Gerry & Liz Mckinnon
October 26, 2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family during this difficult time.
Dino Laudone
October 26, 2016
May you find comfort in family and friends through this difficult time.RIP
Dino Laudone
October 26, 2016
I am sorry for your loss, May you find comfort in family and friend in this difficult time. God Bless RIP
October 26, 2016
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Loralee Syvitski
October 25, 2016
rip
Janine Benwell
October 25, 2016
So sorry for your loss
October 25, 2016
My deepest condolences
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