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Matthew Edward Pothier
November 18, 1966 – January 7, 2023
It is with much sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Matthew Pothier at Grande Prairie Regional Hospital on January 7, 2023 at the age of 56 years following a motor vehicle accident.
Matthew grew up with salty sea air in his lungs and sounds of the endless waves of the Atlantic Ocean. He met and married his bride beside the sand and surf and together they raised a son. They headed west to Alberta to settle in Drayton Valley, what they now call home. Matthew was very social; a man to stay closely connected with family and friends – a family man for sure, as “grandpa”, this was his most treasured role. With Matthew you knew where you stood, and he took care of his own. He was directed by his strong moral compass and he always did the right thing, even if it was hard. He had an extremely strong work ethic and worked even harder when he could. In his free time, Matthew found great joy in hunting, four wheeling, or just target practicing. He will be greatly missed by family and friends.
Matthew will be forever be treasured by his wife of 25 years, Valerie; son, Mike (Jehanne) Harlow; grandchildren, Dean, Liam, Olivia, and Averie; siblings, Sally (Lewis), Lawrence, Lois (Herman), Earl, Roger and Laura-Anne; niece, Krista; and nephews, Glen and Luc and numerous extended family.
He was predeceased by his parents, Lellis and Helene Pothier and sister,
Rose Marie.
A funeral mass honouring Matthew’s life will be held in Stella Maris Church, Meteghan on Friday, May 19th, 2023 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Hospice Akoffodji officiating.
Matthew’s family would like to thank the staff at the Grande Prairie Regional Hospital and his fellow co-workers at Bulldog Energy for their wonderful compassion during a most difficult time.
For those who so desire, memorial contributions in Matthew’s name may be made directly to Drayton Valley Health Foundation’s Cancer Unit, 4550 Madsen Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1N8.
Condolences may be sent to www.affinityfuneralservice.ca
Arrangements in care of Joelle Valliere at:
Affinity Funeral Service
5001 – 45 Avenue, Drayton Valley, Alberta T7A 1L1
780.542.3338
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Death notice for the town of: Meteghan, Province: Nova Scotia
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