Roy POTTIE

Mr. Roy Pottie February 9, 1940 - August 6, 2008 - POTTIE, Roy - 68, Grand Lake, passed away peacefully at home from a heart attack, August 6, 2008. Born in Halifax, he was the son the of late Gerald and Muriel (Boyd) Pottie. Roy began his career in the TV industry at CJCH (ATV) and retired from CBC after 27 years as a news cameraman to enjoy life on Grand Lake. Known as an avid "outsdoorman" and "handyman", there was nothing he couldn't do. His many talents and interests were award winning carvings, upholstering, electronics, carpentry, mechanics, hunting, fishing and enjoying time at home. Everyone who knew him said he was a special friend always smiling, cheerful and helpful, he was an overall "great guy". Roy was a great support person for those who were touched with cancer or grieving. He always made time for people. Great husband, father, grandfather, uncle and friend to all. He is survived by his wife, Gloria (Boudreau); daughters, Gail Lightfoot, Lower Sackville; Cindy Pottie, California; son, Scott Pottie, Middle Sackville; sisters, Ethel (Don) Gilbert, Timberlea; Faye (Lenny) Hosterman, Sackville, and Diane Wilson, Yellowknife; brothers, Gerry (Shirley) Pottie, Calgary, and Wayne Pottie, Hatchet Lake; grandchildren, Chelsey, Jennah, and Caleb; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his sister, Hilda Jollimore, and brother, Bud Lavers. Visitation will be held 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Monday in Atlantic Funeral Home, 125 Sackville Dr. Mass of Christian Burial Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. John Vianney Roman Catholic Church, Rev. Johni Mathew officiating. Reception to follow in the church hall. Burial at later date in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or St. Vincent de Paul Society. On-line condolences may be made at: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com A quote from the book he was writing: "Death is a knot that tightens, unless you know how to undo the knot it gets tighter, the key is to undo the knot, but don't let go of the rope."