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Kyle Potter Obituary
Born in Westerly, he was the son of Donna Allen of Pawcatuck. Kyle worked as an Assembly Tech for Davis Standard for many years. He loved going to Sandy Point with his family and friends on Sundays and was an avid NY Giants football, World Cup soccer and Boston Red Sox fan.
In addition to his wife and mother, he leaves behind three children, Riley M. Potter, Mason K. Potter and Cole J. "Cole Man" Potter; three siblings, Christopher Potter of Groton, CT, Amy Vachon of W. Kingston and Rachel Allen of Westerly; maternal grandparents, Lauron and Mary Koss; a great aunt Anna Silveria of Pawcatuck; his mothers and fathers-in-law, Kim and Ed James, and Jim and Angie Duerr, all of Ashaway; brother-in-law and sister-in-law Matthew Duerr and Morgan Duerr, both of Ashaway; many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins as well as his dog Bentley.
Visiting hours will be held on Thursday, from 3-7 p.m., at Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly. Relatives and friends are also invited to attend a Funeral Service on Friday, at 1 p.m., in the funeral home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery, Ashaway.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the Potter Family Fund, 7 Ball St., Pawcatuck, CT 06379, in Kyle's memory would be greatly appreciated.
For online condolences please visit www.gaffneydolanfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Kyle Potter
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Beverly Morrone
July 22, 2018
Megan and family,
My condolences to you on the loss of your husband Kyle. I really did not know Kyle but I heard a lot of wonderful things about him from my cousin Carol. Megan you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Lori scheller
July 21, 2018
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
James Duerr
July 19, 2018
Meagan,
Kyle fought so hard with you standing by his side the whole way. Angie and I, as well as the rest of the family, have admired your strength and determination. We all were blessed to have Kyle in our lives and he will forever be missed. We love you Meg.
Dad & Angie
Kristine Halleck
July 15, 2018
Dear Donna & family,
As our boys grew up together, my memories of Kyle are about laughter, kindheartedness, generosity. Your son was truly a fun-loving, good person and a dear friend to my son. My heart breaks for you Donna. So very sorry for your loss.
Warmly,
Kristine Halleck & family
Dara Karas
July 12, 2018
My sincere condolences for you Donna and his wife and children on the loss of a remarkable son, husband and Father. May God bless all of you. Sending prayers and love.
Ann Gomes
July 12, 2018
Donna I'm so sorry to hear about Kyle, It's hard when it happens this way but hang in there,the pain never goes away but you will learn to live with it my condolences to you and the whole family.
Pat Lamperelli
July 12, 2018
Chris, I'm so sorry to hear of your brother's passing.
Fred Souza
July 12, 2018
I am very sorry that this disease has taken another member of your family at such a young age. May your memories sustain you and keep him always vibrant and alive which is the only positive thing one can say about a loss like this. Bless you all!
Krisztina Szabo
July 11, 2018
Hi Donna, My name is Krisztina Szabo. I work with JN Phillips in Woburn in the HR Department and am new with the company. I know that I have not met you yet in person or on the phone, but after hearing this news, I want to reach out to you. I am so sorry that you have lost your son. He is no longer suffering but his loss must certainly leave a gap in your family.
Please know that my thoughts are with you.
Sincerely,
Krisztina Szabo
Marcia and Mac Surkont
July 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss! Meg, Cole, Riley and Mason. We love you! Nana and Max
Barry Main
July 11, 2018
Very sorry to hear about Kyle's passing. Sending love from Germany.
Dave Pacheco, Jr
July 11, 2018
Potter & Koss family,
I am deeply sorry for your loss. My love, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Sharon Wheeler
July 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss Meagan. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending my love to you all.
Sharon Wheeler
July 11, 2018
So sorry for your loss Meagan. My heart goes out to you and your family. Sending love to you all
Cindy & David Corbett
July 11, 2018
Meagan
I am so very sorry for your loss.
May your happy memories sustain you through this. Your family and friends love you... Lean on them to help you. You have our deepest condolences.
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