William Alexander «Mickey» Pothier
1925-2017
It is with heavy hearts that the family of Mickey Pothier,
loving husband of the late Mary Elizabeth (Brush) Pothier, announces
his passing which occurred on January 4, 2017 at Ridgewood
Veteran’s Wing with his family by his side. Born
on August 15, 1925 in Yarmouth, NS he was a son to the late Alexander
and Julia (Thurston) Pothier.
Mickey served in the Merchant Navy in WWII from
1941-1945. He worked as an engineer with the Coast Guard for
more than 30 years, on top of that, he was a general handy man, and
took pleasure in completing odd jobs and helping with things around
the Church. In his younger years, Mickey enjoyed being
active, he played baseball, hockey and enjoyed skating with his
grandchildren. Above all, he relished in the time spent
sitting in his yard with family and friends. He will be
dearly missed by all who knew him.
Mickey will be lovingly remembered by his son Raymond (Donna)
Pothier, his daughters: Darlene (Ronald) Hadland, Diana (Emery)
Richard and Ramona (Calvin) Johnson, many grandchildren and great
grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and members of his extended
family.
Besides his parents and wife of 67 years, Mary, Mickey was
predeceased by his son Harry Pothier, brother Stan Pothier, sisters
Pauline Donley and Shirley Weisenberger.
Resting at Brenan’s Funeral Home, 111
Paradise Row, Saint John (634-7424) where visitation
will be held on Saturday, January 7 and Sunday, January 8 from 2-4 and
6-8. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Holy Trinity
Church, 21 Canon Street, on Monday, January 9 at 12 Noon.
Interment will take place at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. For those who
wish, remembrances may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society or to a
charity of donor’s choice.
www.brenansfh.com

Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de William Alexander Mickey Pothier – 1925-2017.source

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