Gary E. Potter, 66, of Bayberry Road, Smithfield, died Monday, January 30, 2017 at Fatima Hospital in North Providence.
Born in Providence, RI, he was a son of the late George E. and Ursula E. (McIntyre) Potter. He had been a lifelong resident of Smithfield and Lovell, Maine. He was a charter member of the Smithfield Elks, BPOE 2359. He was also a Tribal Member of the Wampanoag Tribe of Gay Head (Aquinnah), Martha’s Vineyard, MA.
Gary was the former owner of George’s Lounge in Harmony. He was an avid New England sports fan.
Gary is survived by his son: Jason Brown and his wife, Lori of Cranston, his granddaughter, Allison, his brothers Robert and his wife, Celeste, and Kevin Potter, both of Greenville. He also leaves his companion and love of his life, Deb Sumner of Ft. Myers, Florida. He was the brother of the late Russell P. Potter. He was also uncle to many nieces and nephews.
A visitation will be held Friday 4-7pm in the Anderson-Winfield Funeral Home, Rt 44 at Greenville Common, Greenville. Funeral and burial private. In lieu of flowers donations in his memory may be made to American Heart Association, PO Box 417005, Boston, MA 02241.