POTHIER

POTHIER, Edward Pierre

– age 81, Lower Wedgeport, Yarmouth Co., passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 23, 2018 in Yarmouth Regional Hospital. Born January 31, 1937 in Wedgeport, he was a son of the late Tim and Anita (Boudreau) Pothier. Edward will be remembered as a very hard worker, having worked primarily as a carpenter, but also as a boatbuilder, fisherman and truck driver. Although he had many interests, his true passion was working with wood and he was always ready for a challenge. He is survived by his commonlaw partner, Patricia Comeau, as well as by his sons, Obie (Linda) Pothier, Steve (Liz) Pothier, both of New London, CT; Ed (Tara) Pothier, Wedgeport; Dave (Shaunna) Pothier, Barrington and Dennis (Cynthia) Pothier, Cape Sable Island, as well as by 11 grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and a sister, Phyllis (Louis) Cottreau, Wedgeport. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Florence “Flossie” (Richard) Pothier and by sisters, Anne Creaser and Margaret Comeau. Arrangements have been entrusted to H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home and Crematorium, Yarmouth. A private service will take place on Thursday, January 3, 2019 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, Wedgeport with interment in the parish cemetery. The family will continue to celebrate Edward’s life with a reception at the Royal Canadian Legion, Wedgeport, following the service. Donations in memory of Edward may be made to Saint Michael’s Cemetery Fund or to the Canadian Diabetes Association. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the online guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net

brothers and sisters, Gert Wilson, Halifax; Leonard (Pauline) Brown, Louise (Peter) Campbell, both of Yarmouth; Malcolm Brown, James Brown, both of Halifax; Scott Brown, Yarmouth. Aside from his parents, he was predeceased by a brother, Reggie Brown. Visitation took place from 2 to 4 and again from 7 to 9 on Wednesday from H.M. Huskilson’s Funeral Home, 29 Albert Street, Yarmouth, where a funeral service took place at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, December 27, Rev. M. Alden Fells officiated. A reception followed at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, William St., Yarmouth. Spring interment will take place in Yarmouth Mountain Cemetery. Donations in memory of Maynard may be made to Parent’s Place. You may leave messages of condolence or sign the online guestbook by visiting www.huskilson.net