Potter, Robert Gerald
On Sunday, November 14, 2021 at the Grey Bruce Regional Health Centre in Owen Sound, the world lost a great philanthropist, actor (The Thornbury Theater), articulate journalist/editor, author (A Life of Value the Story of Art Musgrave), Regional Councillor (Grey County), Deputy Mayor (The Town of Blue Mountains) and all around good soul.
Rob was born and raised in St. Catharines, ON on May 16, 1956. He was an excellent student and participated in a wide range of sports including hockey, football and lacrosse. After he graduated from Niagara College with a degree in journalism, he worked at the Port Colborne News. He then took a job with the Meaford Express in 1981, followed by a move to the Thornbury Courier-Herald where he became Editor for 28 years. He enjoyed his journalism career and his political accomplishments.
He served as a Councillor for the Town of the Blue Mountains from June 2018, until he was appointed as Deputy Mayor for the Town on January 30, 2020.
He was founding President of The Marsh Street Centre which was near and dear to his heart
Rob had many volunteer projects such as Kinsmen, Thornbury Community Theatre, Craigleith Heritage Depot to name a few.
He was the beloved, cherished husband of Linda (nee Gordon). Rob was the adored brother of Bruce Potter, Jeff Potter (Harlene) and Judy Buckle (Albert Michel), and the admired brother-in-law of Susan Dennison, Kim Gordon (Debbie) and Patricia McCarl. He was a loving uncle to many nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews. Rob was predeceased by his parents Ted (1993) and June (2015) as well as his brother George (2018).
There will be a family service of interment at the Thornbury Clarksburg Union Cemetery.
Friends and family are invited to attend a come and go Celebration of Life for Rob on December 3, 2021 at the Marsh Street Centre from 1 until 4 p.m. Masks will be required and we ask that all Covid-19 rules and regulations are respected to keep everyone safe.
As your expression of sympathy and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Marsh Street Centre would be appreciated and may be made through the Ferguson Funeral Home, 48 Boucher St. E., Meaford, ON N4L 1B9 to whom arrangements have been entrusted. www.fergusonfuneralhomes.ca
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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
My thoughts are with you Linda. Rob will be missed by all that new him. A very ‘Special’ person.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss Linda. Rob was a very special person and will be greatly missed in the community.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Deepest sympathies Linda.
Rob will be missed. A Good Man.
Good memories always. A hard act to follow.
He was one of a kind!
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Rob was a wonderful and caring man.
He gave so much to his community in so many
different ways. He will be remembered with
much affection by all who knew him.
Linda, cherish the wonderful memories you
have and they will help you in times of sorrow.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
My sympathy goes out to you Linda. Rob was a good man. I enjoyed working with him at the Courier Herald. He was a very kind and understanding man
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Linda, our deepest sympathy. I very much enjoyed our time working together at all those years at the newspaper. He was the best work husband – always ready to offer support and always ready for a good laugh. We will always cherish the memories of the years Scott spent with Rob with the TCT. We are heart broken.
We, and the whole community, will miss him so much. ~ Nora and Scott Clock
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
We are very sorry to hear about Rob.
What an amazing community guy. Involved in so many things.
He was a great councilor and deputy mayor.
Sincere sympathy Linda
Our thoughts are with you
Jim and Deb
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Hugs Linda and family ..Bev and I send our deepest condolences…Rob was a great guy
Gary and Bev
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
Rob and Linda have been the very best of true Beaver Valley citizens .Sure will be missed Rob, Linda we are here to support you.
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
So sorry for your loss Linda. he will be greatly missed by the community he cared and did so much for..
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Linda – such sad news. Rob was ‘one of a kind’ and he will be missed by you, his family, his friends & his community. Mike & I enjoyed his company and the 4 of us had many good times during ‘Relay for Life’! Enjoy your wonderful memories of him – they will help you get through this difficult time! Take Care & God Bless! Sending you a big hug, Bonnie Hammond.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Our deepest sympathy to Linda and family. I very much enjoyed working with Rob at the newspaper. Rob was always a very kind, helpful and caring man. He will be missed. Vicki and Chuck Juniper
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
My deepest condolences Linda
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Linda – We are sad to here of the passing of Rob. He was a great friend and a great actor at The Thornbury Community Theatre. He will be sadly missed by many. Linda, our thoughts and prayers we send to you and your families. Take Care and God Bless Allan and Pat Eastley
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. A great man
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Rob was not only a great person, but an amazing community leader. Our thoughts & prayers are with Linda and family at this most difficult time. With our Sincere sympathy, Peter & Julie
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Linda, family and friends
Rob was one of the good ones, and we lose them way too soon. He was a doer , you asked him, he got it done, great actor, just enjoyed everyone.
Hold on to the memories and the smiles.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
On behalf of Clearview Township Council and Staff, our condolences on the loss of Deputy Mayor Rob Potter. Our thoughts are with Rob’s family and the community of The Blue Mountains on this loss.
Mayor Doug Measures
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
So sorry for your loss Linda and family. He will be missed.
Jill and Harvie Reekie
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Sorry to read this Linda! Rob was a great guy, good actor, nice councillor, all round good guy! Keep the good memories!
Sue
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Linda, so sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. He was such a great addition to every play put on at The Marsh Street Centre. He truly loved this area and this community. He will be missed by many both family and friends.
Holly and Randy
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Linda so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are for you during this trying time.
Wednesday, November 17, 2021
What can I say that hasn’t been said already by all the others – a testament to Rob’s impact on the Beaver Valley. We were so sad to hear the news – we will miss our friend, Rob. Peace be with you, Linda.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Linda and family: So sorry to hear of Rob’s passing. My sincere sympathies in this difficult time.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Beaver Valley lost another wonderful man far too soon.
Thinking of you Linda as you face many difficult days and months.
Sincere Condolences.
Thursday, November 18, 2021
Such a great man. Such a great loss for the community, but so much greater loss for his family.
Deepest Sympathies. Ron & Shelley Gibbons
Friday, November 19, 2021
My sympathies to you Linda. My heart goes out to you. I have been keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. Rob was a very special man. He truly touched the hearts of all those who had the immense privilege of knowing him. A truly irreplaceable soul. Words cannot even begin to describe the loss that went with him when he left this life. I am so truly sorry.
Friday, November 19, 2021
Linda we are very sorry for your loss may the good memories surround you and help you find peace
Sunday, November 21, 2021
Dear Linda,
Please accept our sincere condolences at the passing of Rob. We knew Rob through his positive reputation only, but the messages for you here testify to his worth as a person, a husband, and an amazing asset to his community. We know you will miss him dearly. You will remember him, and the great memories you have in your heart, for many days and years to come.
Sincerely,
George & Lynn (Kentner) Cornfield.
Monday, November 22, 2021
Dear Linda I am so sorry for your loss! Rob was a truly articulate and enthusiastic participant in this community, ready to step up to the plate in so many ways. He will be deeply missed.
Regards
Heather Adams
Monday, November 22, 2021
Linda, I was so sorry to hear about Rob. Though we only met occasionally Rob was someone I admired greatly. His kindness radiated in all he did. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
It is difficult to imagine Thornbury Community Theatre without Rob’s participation as an actor, director or producer, and sometimes maybe all three. It certainly was a lot of fun to share a stage with him and I sincerely wish there could have been more such productions. Alas, final curtain.
Saturday, November 27, 2021
Dear Linda
Our entire community will miss Rob. He was such a vital part of the local Canadian Cancer Society. He stayed up all night long to M.C. many Relay For Life events. He always was more than happy to give the Society publicity in our local paper.
Our thoughts are with you, Linda as you travel on without your dear partner.
Ken and Jeanette Oakley
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Linda and family,
So sorry to hear of Rob passing. My condolences.
Cherish the memories as they live on in your heart.
Love Mary
(Cousin)
Tuesday, November 30, 2021
Linda , I was so sorry to have heard of your loss my condolences go out to you and all of Robs family. I enjoyed so much any opportunity I had to convers with Rob. He was so very interesting to speak to, he was such a knowledgeable man. He will be missed by so many.