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Hubert Potter Obituary
Hubert, born April 24, 1931, in Mount Vernon, was the youngest son of Woodford J. and L. Marie (Cole) Potter. He grew up in the Mount Vernon and Readfield area, where he has many close friends and family members.
At 18, Hubert served his country in the Army during the Korean War.
After his service, he worked for Buck Ingham and Dresseley's Garage (currently Bob Barrows Chevrolet) in Winthrop. In 1968, Hubert began a new job working at the maine state police garage. He took pride maintaining the State Police cruisers and knew that the safety of the state police troopers partly depended on their vehicles. He made many friends in the state police family by the time he retired in 1988 and earned the respect of all he worked with.
Proud to be a Mason of the Lafayette Lodge, Hubie recently celebrated his fifty-year membership.
Hubert loved automobiles and was a member of MOALS antique car club. He enjoyed sharing his love of cars with close friends Melvin and Beacy Boyle. Wherever Hubie went, he made friends with his kind, gentle nature and sense of humor.
Hubie was predeceased by his first wife, Emily (Ferguson) Potter. They were married for 37 years and lived in Augusta while raising two children, Tonya Potter Ballard and Dorian Potter. He was also predeceased by his parents; his sisters, Phyllis Potter Weston, Trudy Brooks and Maybelle Potter Cates; his brothers, Henry and Donald Potter; and his brothers-in-law, Prescott Wight Jr., Clyde Weston Sr., Charles Brooks and Gleason Cates.
Hubert is survived by his wife, Irene, daughter Tonya Ballard and her husband, Thomas, son Dorian Potter, stepson Wayne Whitman and his wife, Maureen; grandchildren Michael and Meghan Ballard, Laura, Jacob, Samuel and Hannah Whitman; and brother, Loren "Buster" Potter. Many nieces and nephews and sisters-in-law Miriam, Evelyn and Midge also survive him.
Friends may visit from 1-2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Plummer Funeral Home, 983 Ridge Road, Windsor. Immediately following viewing time, a service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Donations in Hubert's memory may be made to Maine State Troopers Scholarship Fund, 28 Meadow Road, Augusta, ME 04330.
Condolences to the family may be expressed via the funeral home Web site at www.plummerfh.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Hubert Potter
George & Marilyn Cates
December 25, 2006
Ah, I remember well the fond memories of Hubert growing up at Kents Hill and the times associated with all the Potter children. What an awesome, loving family all the Potter's were. Hubert will sadly be missed, he was one great human being with lots of love, laughter and one who loved life and those who surrounded him. Our prayers and sympathy to Hubert's survivors.
Chick Love
December 12, 2006
I was one of those young troopers that Hubie helped to keep safe and will never forget that. I always remember in the trips to the garage the twinkle in his eye and his endless pranks but always a gentleman. My sympathy and prayers to all of Hubies family.
Betty Farfaras
December 12, 2006
Dear Aunt Irene, Tonya and Dorian,
It was with a saddened surprise that I learned of the death your husband/father. I know that it is always a terrible shock when someone so close to you passes away. Uncle Hubie was loved by many and will be missed by all.
I wish to express my heartfelt sympathy and the hope that the kind words of your family and freinds will make this difficult time a bit easier to bear. I wish that I could be with all of you at this time but my health will not let my make the trip but please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you now and always.
Love your niece and cousin
Betty Farfaras(Vidito)
Joanne Pease Levesque and Family
December 12, 2006
Tonya, Tom, Michael, Meghan, Dorian & Irene - I will really miss "Papa Potter." What a great Father, Grandfather and Friend he was. He always had a smile and great big hug for everyone. I loved him very much. He was certainly a special member of our extended family. Love, hugs and prayers for all of you. Love you,
Raine Henderson
December 11, 2006
Irene,
I just heard of Hubie's passing. Devin and I were so sorry to hear. My prayers and thoughts are with you and Hubie. He was such a lovely man, truly one of a kind. He will be missed my many.
John and Carol Boynton
December 11, 2006
Dear Irene, Tonya, Dorian and Families.
We were so saddened to hear about Hubie passing, he will always hold a special place in our hearts. He was one of the nicest men, we have ever known. God Bless You and your familes and bring you peace at this time of need.
Bobby & Heidi Cates
December 10, 2006
Irene, Tonya & Dorian --
Bobby & I were very sad to hear of Uncle Hubie's passing. We always enjoyed seeing him at family get togethers and seeing the mischevious twinkle in his eye while telling his many stories. He will be missed. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bobby, Heidi, Ben & Peter Cates
Dawn Costello
December 10, 2006
Irene,
I was so sad to see Hubert's obit today. I must say it was a shock. You're optimism thru his illness made me feel like he'd be around a long time. I'm sure you kept him going. You're time with him was too short, but you were so good together. You are in my thoughts & prayers. You know how much you mean to me. Sincerely, Love Dawn
Judy Nordstrom
December 10, 2006
Dear Irene, Tonya and Dorian: My sister called last night to tell me of Hubie's death. I want you all to know that while unable to be with you to say Goodbye, that Hubie's life and presence will never leave me. He is one of the three most beloved men that I've ever known. Memory of his kind and loving ways will be with me for the rest of my life. God rest his gentle soul. Rest assured that his life made a difference to many. Much love and prayers, Your cousin and neice, Judy Nordstrom (Vidito)
Glenn & Loraine Thurston
December 10, 2006
December 10,
Our condolences to Hubert's family.
We have known Hubert for many years.
Amanda Chesna
December 10, 2006
Irene and family: Our deepest sympathies to you on Hubie's passing. He will be missed greatly. I am so glad that I had the opportunity to get to know him. You were blessed to have had him in your life.
Much love, Cousin Amanda and husband Jim Chesna
Gene Pierce
December 10, 2006
I was very sorry to learn of Hubie's
passing. I always considered him a friend and appreciated the excellent
care he took with the State Police
vehicles. He will be greatly
missed.
LIL ROBERTS
December 10, 2006
MY COUSIN IRENE AND FAMILY. OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU, AND OUR HEARTS FEEL YOUR PAIN AT THIS TRYING TIME. I NEVER MET A MAN SO QUICK TO SMILE AND SO SOFT TO CHAT WITH. GOD BLESS, LOVE COUSIN LIL AND DAVE
Jr and Andrea Maley
December 10, 2006
Dorian,
Jr and I were very sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. You have been in our thoughts.
Hang in there!
Ron Moody
December 10, 2006
I was saddened to hear of Hubie's passing. I alway looked forward to seeing him at the SP garage and listening to his stories and watching his pranks. My condolences go to the family.
Tom Adell and Barbara Fogg
December 10, 2006
.....and we thought the distance between Maine and Florida was a great distance between us but now.......
We are blessed by having known you and sharing some wonderful memories. You will be
in our thoughts daily our prayers go out to the family.Love,
Mary Mason
December 10, 2006
We were so sorry to read of Hubert's passing, such a good and faithful friend he will be missed by so many of us. If we didn't see Hubie for a year he'd greet us as though we saw him yesterday. Irene, your many wonderful memories will be a great comfort to you, always. sincerely, Mary and Erlon Mason
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