It is with deep sadness that we must announce the sudden passing of Roderick Carl "Rod" Potter, age 53, of Springhill. Rod passed unexpectedly on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at his home.
Born in Springhill, he was a son of Earlene (Beaton) Potter and the late Kenneth Potter.
Rod started his career at the IGA as a young boy and stayed there for many years. He obtained his B.A. and B Ed. at Dalhousie, then Mount Allison University, then taught in various schools around Cumberland County. He later went to work with the Department of Housing in Amherst. A selfless man, he would give the shirt off his back to anyone in need. He loved "going to the boat", swimming at the beach, riding his bicycle, and enjoyed cooking a good meal for his family and friends, which were truly the centre of his life.
In addition to his mother, he will be dearly missed by his wife Jo-Ann (Lowther); two sons Kenneth, and Joseph (Laura); brother Eric Potter; sister Virginia Potter, Cathy Potter and Melissa (Chris) Ellwood; nephews Nicholas, Matthew and Jack; several great nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased by his brother Joseph "Joey" Potter.
Arrangements have been entrusted to A H Brown Funeral Service, 5 McFarlane St. Springhill, NS (902-597-2361) where visitation will take place on Tuesday from 7 to 9 pm. The funeral service will take place at Browns Funeral Home on Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 2 pm, Pastor Paul Berry officiating. Burial to take place in the Mapleton Cemetery at a later date.
Those wishing to make a donation in Rod's memory may do so to the charity of your choice.
Private condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.brownsfuneralhome.com or through the funeral home Facebook page.