Ronald POTTER

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POTTER: It is with sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Edward Potter, son of L. Orland Potter and Thelma D. Potter (Chandler) who after a long and courageous battle, succumbed to cancer on July 17, 2013 at the age of 65. Ron was born in the Deloraine Hospital, October 13, 1947 and lived the first eight years of his life on the Renton family farm, eight miles south-east of Deloraine. He attended Hazeldean, a one-room country school for grades one and two. He moved to Brandon with his family in 1955 and attended King George and Earl Haig schools. Ron was a jack of all trades, but carpentry was his passion. He and his brothers built many custom homes in Calgary and surrounding areas until he moved to Vancouver Island. Once on the island he continued to build custom homes and Hi-rises with his younest brother Bill, all often accompanied by laughter, homour and a whole lot of mischief. Ron is survived by his daughter Chelsea (Chris), granddaughters Chase and Colbie. Sons: Trevor and Shaun as well as his beloved cocker spaniel “Rascal”. Also left to mourn are his parents: Orland and Thelma. Sisters: Sharon (Bruce), Patricia (Brian), Debbie, Sandy and Heather. Brothers: Jack (Darlene), Bob and Bill (Charlene), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There will be a service in Ron’s memory in Nanaimo B.C. on August 30, 2013.You fought your fightuntil the endYour zest for lifethey could not bendThe lord has his dooropen for youNow take the timeand enjoy the viewFOREVER MISSED BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN

As published in Brandon Sun on Aug 03, 2013