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Marc Richard Potvin

Male 1967 - 2006  (39 years)


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  • Name Marc Richard Potvin 
    Born 1967  of, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Gender Male 
    Eby ID Number Waterloo-52924 
    Died Jan 2006  [1
    Buried Cremated Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I52924  Generations
    Last Modified 25 Apr 2024 

  • Notes 
    • POTVIN, Marc Richard - It is with great sadness and extreme regret that the Potvin Family announces the sudden passing of Marc Richard Potvin, age 38, also fondly known as Potsie and Herm by all who had the pleasure of knowing him, and Joe as known by his brothers and sisters. Marc leaves behind two beautiful children, Dianne Hannah (age 9) and Justin Marc (age 4) and his loving wife of 13 years, Maria (Dechiara) Potvin. Marc was predeceased by his mother, Dianne Hannah Potvin. He leaves behind his beloved parents, Richard and Maureen; siblings, Maureen Potvin, Colleen and Kim Gammy, Natalie and Mike Stuebing, Gord and Kim Brownrigg. Uncle Marc will be greatly missed by his loving nieces and nephews in Canada, Jennifer, Kyle, Zachary, Matthew, Cory, Casey, Keri, Ryan and Laura. He was also loved dearly and cherished by his Granny Potvin. In North Canton, Ohio ... Marc leaves behind his in-laws, Carl and Mary Dechiara (he was a son to them both) and Maria's siblings, Tony and Marti Dechiara, Carl and Kathy Dechiara, and Anna and Jack Sutton. Nieces and nephews, Michael, Natalie, Renee, John and Maria will always cherish their fond memories as well. We wish to express our sincere gratitude for all of those whose lives have been touched by Marc through sport, family and friendship and we are grateful for your friendships, support and condolences. May his spirit forever be kept alive in your hearts and minds. The family will receive friends at the Westmount Funeral Chapel, 1001 Ottawa Street South, Kitchener, 743-8900 on Thursday, January 19th from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow in the Chapel at 3 p.m. followed by cremation. As expressions of sympathy, donations to the trust fund of Dianne and Justin Potvin would be greatly appreciated by Marc's family. Contact: Pam Farkas at Unizan Bank (pfarkas@unizan.com or call 330-966-5350), 1340 North Main Street, North Canton, Ohio, 44720. Memories of Marc can be shared online at: www.mem.com and search for Potvin. Feel free to add a tribute ... keep his spirit alive.


      The Record Newspaper 17 Jan 2006

  • Sources 
    1. [S490] News - ON, Waterloo, Kitchener - The Record (1994-March 2008), Obituary of Marc Richard Potvin - 17 Jan 2006.

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