POTTER, Donald Alexander
Went to be with his Lord and Saviour, peacefully, in the arms of his wife with family by his side, on June 1, 2012. Donald in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of Alice for 30 years and the late Evelyn. Loving father of Ken and his wife Dianne, step-father of John and his wife Anne, Elizabeth, Ann and her husband Kick. Cherished grandfather of Kimberley (John) and step-grandfather of Emily (Kent), Virginia, Caitlin (Dustin) Sarah (Josh) and Eve. Dear great-grandfather of Charlie and Annabelle. Predeceased by brother George and sister Margaret and parents Dorland and Agnes May. Donald was a long-time employee of Sears for over 40 years and a Corporal in the Royal Canadian Air Force. Relatives and friends will be received at ZION CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH, 409 Adelaide Avenue East, Oshawa on Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 2:00 pm until the time of the service at 3:00 pm. In lieu of flowers donations in memory of Donald to Zion Christian Reformed Church or a charity of your choice can be made through McINTOSH-ANDERSON-KELLAM FUNERAL HOME LTD., 152 King Street East, Oshawa (905-433-5558). Online condolences may be made at www.makfuneralhome.com.Online condolences may be made by clicking the Leave Condolence button on the left.
Condolences
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Jun 3, 2012
Ross & Jan HowlettDear Alice,Ken,Dianne & family, We are so sorry to hear of the passing of dear Don who will be greatly missed. Don was a very real part of the Howlett family going right back to the early 1950's. Almost every weekend throughout our teen years Ken was in our home or Ross was at Ken's place with Don. There are many great memories as Don truly loved His Lord and Savior but we know that the future reunion will be even greater than the memories of time spent here in the past. We praise God that Don is safely home but we earnestly pray for God's comfort and peace to be very real to each of you at this time of loss and sorrow. We regret not being able to be with you on Wednesday but you will be much in our thoughts and prayers not only then, but in the weeks and months to come. May the Lord sustain each of you by His mercy and grace. Love & Prayers, Ross & Jan Howlett
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Jun 4, 2012
Cliff and Terri WyllieDearest Ken and Diane, We are with you in our hearts. We know how much you loved your father. We met him only once and found him to be a wonderful individual and are so sorry for your loss; we are sure he will be greatly missed by his family. Please know he is in a better place and no one can take away the wonderful memories you hold dear to your hearts now and always. We regret that we are not able to with the both of you but our thoughts and prayers will be with there throughout the day. God Bless you both. Love, Cliff and Terri Wyllie Peterborough, ON
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Jun 4, 2012
Michael and Karla BatemanHi Ken and Dianne, So sorry to receive this news. It is never easy to say goodbye to your dad. We can all only hope to achieve 93 years of living and it is comforting to know he did not suffer. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all week.
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Jun 4, 2012
Lynne & Ray SherbaHello Ken & Dianne Your Dad left this earth exactly like Roy's dad. One moment fine, then sat down and went to heaven. A wonderful way to go, for sure. We want to support you during this time. Love and prayers as you plan for tomorrow. We will see you tomorrow. Love Lynne
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Jun 4, 2012
Lucy and David HobbsDear Dianne and Ken, We were saddened to hear of Don's passing but thankful that he did not suffer too much pain. Now he is wonderfully in the arms of Jesus for which we give much praise to God! So many good memories of Uncle Don especially when he came with your family to our wedding back in 1977. We only wish we could be with you at the memiorial service tomorrow. Please know we stand with you in prayer and loving thoughts of Uncle Don. Love Lucy and David, Carmel, IN. USA
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Jun 4, 2012
Kathy and Murra RobinsonDear Ken and Dianne Thank you for letting us know about your Dad. It is always a bitter sweet time when we lose a loved one. Rejoicing with you that he is with our Lord. I have contacted Daniel and Stephen. Murray and I are both working but our thoughts and prayers are with you and please give our love to Alice. Love Kathy and Murray
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Jun 4, 2012
Jack and Marion BatemanHello Ken and Dianne, We wish to offer our deepest sympathy in the passing of your father on Friday, June 1st. 93 years is a mile stone that a lot of people never get to. Ken, whether he was 93 or 80 it doesn't matter, he is your father and when he died it still hits you and you find a hole in your heart. You had a good relation with your dad, which is great. I find it difficult to put into words how I feel. I'm an emotional guy and just sending this to you the tears are running down my face. I didn't know your father very well but what I saw of him, he was an older you, and you can't get much better than that. I have never seen you with a temper, you are always calm and level headed. But I do know you will miss your Dad very much. You know I lost my dad a long time ago, but I still think of him. There are thing you want to ask him and you just can't. Please accept my Deepest Sympathy and give Dianne my love. I know you have got her support. Love you both very much, A. Marion and U. Jack
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Jun 4, 2012
Jan and Lynn GustafssonKen and Dianne Sad news indeed, but what a wonderful long life he had, and to be now in the presence of the Lord, is comforting to know. We are hoping to be with you on Tuesday afternoon. We would love to be there to give you some support. We will be keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. With Love, Jan and Lynn
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Jun 4, 2012
Brenda and Jonathan Shaw and familyDear Ken,Dianne and Kim - our thoughts and prayers are with you as you grieve the loss of your loving dad and grandfather. We thank God for the blessing he has been to each of you and to so many others. We also rejoice with you that your dad and grandpa is in heaven with our Lord and Saviour! How marvelous a thing it is that death is really just the beginning for those that love the Lord. And so we pray for you all in the days ahead. May our Heavenly Father be your strength and comfort. With much love, Brenda,Jonathan, Amanda, Adam, Laura and Victoria
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Jun 4, 2012
Janet BatemanDear Dianne and Ken I was sorry to hear of your dad's passing. One of my earliest memories is of Mr. Potter being my Sunday School teacher at the Newtonbrook Church on Drewry Avenue. I know he will be missed and my thoughts are with you all at this time. Janet
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Jun 23, 2012
Gloria HillsDear Aunt Alice and family Wow, what a wonderful life - 30 awesome years! How blessed you have been. I'm sorry to hear that Uncle Don has gone on but it makes heaven sound sweeter all the time. I would have like to have been there for service but miles would not permit - trusting to see you this summer. My prayers are with you. Do take care of yourself and let God be your comfort always. (Ps 121) Lovingly in Christ Gloria MacDonald Hills
