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Shirley Potter July 13, 1939 - October 5, 2020

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In loving memory of Shirley Potter, age 81 years, passed away peacefully at the Dryden Regional Health Centre with her family by her side.

Shirley is survived by her children; Ralph Potter of Dryden, Janice Arbuckle (Murray) of Dryden and Richard Potter of Oxdrift, grandchildren; Shirley Arbuckle of Thunder Bay and spouse Justin and daughter Amber of Kazabazua, Quebec, Sam Arbuckle (Crystal) and children Trenton and Bethany of Red Lake, Michael Potter and daughter Salina of Winnipeg and Kelsey Astles of Winkler, Manitoba, sister Ella Kosik, one brother-in-law, two sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews and cousins as well as her “Tree Nursery Friends”. Shirley will also be sadly missed by her neighbours on Richan Road and by her First United Church family.

Visitation will take place on Friday, October 9, 2020 from 2 – 8 p.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home.

A Funeral Service will take place on Saturday, October 10, 2020 at 11 a.m. at the Dryden Community Funeral Home with Alice Bloomfield and Jamie Miller officiating.

Interment will follow in the Oxdrift Cemetery.

Masks will be required and please respect social distancing.

Condolences(14)

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    Lorraine Wyder says

    Please accept our sincere and deepest sympathy for your families during your time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Rick and Lorraine Wyder

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    Brenda Hawthorne/Miller says

    My sincere sympathy to the entire family during this very difficult time in life..So sorry to hear of the loss of Shirley..my thoughts & prayers are with you all❤️

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    Herman and Alice Friesen and Family says

    Sending our love and prayers to The family of Shirley Potter.Shirley was a special Aunt, and will be sadly missed.Hugs and tight squeezes to everyone.???

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    SAM AND JEAN ARBUCKLE says

    MAY MANY MEMORIES OF HAPPY TIMES TOGETHER WITH SHIRLEY HELP TO EASE YOUR SORROW SHIRLEY WAS A LOVING KIND THOUGHTFUL PERSON WE ALWAYS ENJOYED TRAVELLING TO DRY DEN TO SHARE HER FEASTS HONOR HER FOR ALL HER HANDS HAVE DONE AND WELCOME HER TO THE HEAVENY GATES LOVE MUM AND FATHER GMA AND GPA XOXOXOXO❤❤❤❤❤

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    Alice Delbert Tia Hoppe says

    Sorry for your loss she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.Our thoghts and prayers are with you and your family.

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      CIndy Doherty says

      Shirley, so sorry to hear about your Gramma’s passing. Our condolences to you & your family.
      Cindy Doherty & family

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    Alice Delbert Tia Hoppe says

    Sorry for your loss she was a wonderful lady and will be missed by all who knew her.Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

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    Kelly Lindquist says

    Ralph and family. Sorry to hear of your mom’s passing.

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    Frank Potter says

    Ralph, Richard, Janice and families, so sorry for your loss.I truly enjoyed the visits I did get to have with Aunt Shirley, unfortunately I am not able to attend the funeral due to family obligations. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.

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    mark says

    My condolences to all the family

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    Kietha says

    Sending sincere condolences to the family of Shirley. She will be missed.

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    Craig & Pauline Babij says

    We are sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley, a wonderful woman, Mother, and a friend to many. . Our hearts and thoughts are with everyone.

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    Linton & Trudy Valdock says

    Saddened to read of your Mother’s passing. Linton & I send our condolences.

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    Francine Higgins says

    To Ralph, Janice, Richard and your families…

    Please accept our condolences.
    May the beautiful memories of your mother and the love of family and friends,,,
    help you through this most difficult time.

    Sincerely,

    Fran & Jamie Higgins

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Donations may be made to the First United Church or the DRHC Foundation through the Dryden Community Funeral Home, 249 Grand Trunk Avenue, Dryden, ON P8N 2X3