Gilmanton Iron Works-----Robert L. Potter, Sr., 79, of Gilmanton Iron Works, died May 28, 2010 at home after a battle with cancer. He was the son of the late George D. and Mildred (Page) Potter.
Bob was on the Gilmanton Budget Committee for 50 years. He served time with the Snowmobile Club, N.H. Farm Bureau, Farm Museum, ACP of Belknap County, Sexton of Smith Meeting House Cemetery, School Building Comm. and many other committees. He plowed snow for the Town for 58 years and dragged roads with horses and farm tractors. He volunteered on too many projects to list.
Bob loved his farm, with all the beef cattle, which has been in the Potter Family since 1781. He also did construction work and lumbering. He loved all his family so very much.
Bob is survived by his wife, Nancy (Sanborn) Potter, of 49 years minus 13 days; daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Tim Riel and Janet and Normand Breton; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Melissa Potter, Jr. and Richard Potter, all of Gilmanton Iron Works; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; three sisters, Dorothy Littlefield and Bernice Potter of Gilmanton I.W. and Ruth Chase of Pembroke. In addition to his parents, Bob was predeceased by two sisters, Virginia Geddes and Florence Welch.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2010 at 2:00PM at the First Baptist Church, Rte 107, Gilmanton.
After the service, everyone is welcome to join at the Potter Farm for a celebration of Bob’s life.
A private family burial will take place later.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is in charge of the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.