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Bill was born on February 8, 1937, in Worcester, Mass. to William and Beatrice (Berard) Potter. He received a finance degree from Holy Cross and served in the US Air Force. He then worked at IBM and Honeywell, before owning and operating the White Mountain Freezer Company. He married Patricia Ellen Crane Pat in 1958, and they raised two daughters, Ellen and Beth, and one son, William Billy . After Pat s death in 1991, Bill met and later married Anne Maher Gerdes, and upon his retirement, they relocated to Florida.
Bill had a passion for golfing, country clubs and was an avid storyteller.
He is survived by his wife, Anne, sister Diann O Shields, three children, Ellen, Beth and Billy, three step-sons, Joseph, Robert and Michael, and nine grandchildren, Kelly, Matthew, Robert, Ryan, Thomas, Sarah, Amanda, Conner and Dylan. Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pat, daughter Sharon and brother Stanley.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at St. Leo the Great Catholic Church in Bonita Springs, at 10:00 A.M.
To sign Bill s guest register or to leave online condolences, please visit www.ShikanyFuneralHome.com
Arrangements are being handled by Shikany s Bonita Funeral Home & Crematory Family Owned and Operated Since 1978
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Ed Palank
September 19, 2022
Ann. Sorry to hear of Bill´s death . Billy, Beth and Ellen please know Bill is in my prayers.
A very competitive golfer he meant well
Ed Palank
Kathleen Crane Litchfield
September 3, 2022
Anne, Ellen, Billy and Beth, I was so saddened to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. A favorite memory of him from my childhood is as a great storyteller. He would be sitting in a chair with a group of delighted kids at his feet, hanging on every word as he spun his tale. And what a joyful laugh he had. At a family gathering you didn't have to see Uncle Bill to know he was there. His laugh could be heard from several rooms away, and it made those around him feel so good. I hope your special memories of him will comfort you during this sad time and keep him close in your hearts. You will all stay in my thoughts and prayers. With love, Kathy
Gregory Klebon
August 30, 2022
Dear mBill Potter, Probably one of the greatest guys I ever knew that was so smart he had to weave around any episode in his life like it was a full length movie. He was Bill Gates before Bill Gates. He was Stephen King before Stephen King ever wrote a novel. He was Warren Buffett, Arnold Palmer, Neil Armstrong Etc etc etc etc. as we say at a dear friends passing. " When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a Treasure." Bill, see you at the first tee on the other side But I´ll be playing behind you. I don´t need anymore lessons from you, they never worked! Greg Klebon
Lori McElroy
August 29, 2022
Anne, wishing you and your family comfort during this difficult time. May he rest in peace. God Bless
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Felicia McMahon Wilkinson
August 28, 2022
Anne, wishing you and the family peace, comfort, courage, and love at this time of sorrow. My heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
Jay and Pat Valeyko
August 27, 2022
We are very sorry, Anne and the family, for your loss. We will remember Bill as a great story teller and friend. May he Rest In Peace
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