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LORNE DENIS POTT
Born: Jul 27, 1940
Date of Passing: Oct 09, 2012
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LORNE DENIS POTT July 27, 1940 to October 9, 2012 After a short fight with cancer, our father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and uncle passed away at the age of 72 in Boundary Trails Health Center. Dad was born on July 27, 1940 in Vita to Thomas and Doris Pott. He was the youngest of 11 children and grew up in the Woodmore area. Dad farmed in the Woodmore area while working at the Department of Highways for 23 years. After retirement Dad continued to work driving various pieces of equipment for many farmers and companies in the area. Dad leaves behind his favorite dance partner and dearest friend Dorothy Steffan of Stonewall. He is survived by three children, Lorna Rempel (Lloyd), Jim Pott, and Tammy Anstett (Mike); nine grandchildren, Cheryl, Greg, Michael, Ashley, Jeremy, Kristian, Kiana, Evan and Joshua, and two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Gideon. He is also survived by two sisters, Margaret Samborski and Mavis Maslow (Walter) and one brother, Ray Pott (Mildred). Dad was predeceased by his brothers Ed, Ernie, Albert, Gordie and sisters Tillie, Evelyn, Berthe. Dad had numerous friends at the Vita Friendship center and loved to go out every weekend to old time dances. One of Dad's greatest joys came from watching his grandsons play hockey. His eyes and voice just beamed with pride telling stories of their latest goals. Dad loved to garden and enjoyed the beauty of the all the flowers in his yard. Cremation will be taking place in the coming days with a funeral service planned for Friday, October 12, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Greenridge United Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CancerCare Manitoba or the charity of your choice.
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As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Oct 11, 2012
Condolences & Memories (14 entries)
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Will miss seeing Lorne at the rink, no matter where the game was, or what the score was, he always had a smile and a positive thing to say. I am going to miss that. R.I.P. - Posted by: Bill & Theresa Dowswell & family (Friends of Lorne & children) on: Oct 14, 2012
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So sorry about the passing of your dad. All wishes go to all the members of your family. - Posted by: Lois Papineau (Former sister-in-law) on: Oct 12, 2012
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Dorothy and Lorne's family, I am so sorry for your loss. Uncle Lorne always brought a smile to my face through his jokes and teasing. He was always there, and having him in my life was my greatest gift. He will always be missed, forever loved, and fondly remembered. - Posted by: Shirley (Niece) on: Oct 12, 2012
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Our sincere condolences to the family & Dorothy. - Posted by: Mike & Gail Baziuk (aqaintances from old time dances) on: Oct 12, 2012
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My sincerest condolences Dorothy - Posted by: Lucille Desorcy (old tyme dancing) on: Oct 12, 2012
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Sorry to hear of your loss. Jeannette Jolicoeur and the girls. - Posted by: jeannette jolicoeur (neighbour from Lorette) on: Oct 12, 2012
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The day of grandpa's funeral we spent time walking the farm with Uncle Lorne telling stories to my boys about going there as kids and all the things we used to do (and pranks he would play) everything we learned there that can't be experienced as "city kids". Even though the yard is nothing like what it was and years have passed so quickly Uncle Lorne's stories & memories brought everything so clear. We are blessed to have had the chance to have that time with him. I am SO sorry for your loss <3 My thoughts and love to all of you. - Posted by: Bev Graham and Family (Great Niece) on: Oct 11, 2012
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Like Simonne Pott said....when we hear it thunder, we'll know it is Lorne dancing in heaven with other angels of God that we have lost this year. - Posted by: So sorry for your loss. Did not know Lorne all that well, but from what we'd heard from his nephew.. (Friends of Lorne's brother, Ed Pott & his son Wayne & family....regards Steve & Jan Zelonko) on: Oct 11, 2012
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Dorothy and to Lorne's Family So sorry to hear of Lorne's passing today at Teulon's dance. We will all miss him on the dance floor and our thoughts and prayers go out to Dorthy and Lorne'a family. - Posted by: Eva Neal (friend from the old time dances) on: Oct 11, 2012
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We want to let you know how wonderful your dad was to us. He was always visiting back and forth and keeping us informed of all the news, especially the boys and their hockey accomplishments, he was so proud. We went to an old time dance last year and marvelled how spry he was gliding around the floor, never sitting down. We enjoyed many a Fall supper with him as well. We will miss him terribly and are so glad we saw and visited with him the Thursday before he left this world. Just think in the future- the thunder in the sky is just his feet dancing on that big hardwood floor in a happy place forever and ever. We are so sorry for your loss. - Posted by: Wayne & Simonne POTT (Nephew) on: Oct 11, 2012
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Our sincere condolences - Posted by: Romeo & Simonne St Hilaire () on: Oct 11, 2012
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our sympathy goes to the family, meeting Lorne for the first time I said "are u the good curler from Morris Lorne Hamblin, sure look-a-like", enjoyed chatting with him at the dances throughout the country side. will have a dance for you. - Posted by: Kenneth Ellchuk (friend) on: Oct 11, 2012
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The Pott Family & Dorothy We didn't even know your Dad's name, but recognized his picture immediatly from the many dances we have all attended together. Guess the dance group in heaven needed another dancer so God chose your Dad. So sorry for your loss so early. Country Pride also our favorite band. Joyce & Doug Sewell - Posted by: Joyce & Doug Sewell (Dancing) on: Oct 11, 2012
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We will miss seeing Lorne at the Old Time Dances esp. Country Pride Dances..his favorite. Sorry we can't be there with you tomorrow Dorothy. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Lorne's family. - Posted by: Mickey & Anita () on: Oct 11, 2012