Minnie Lydia Pottle (nee Somers)
January 4, 1938 to February 23, 2024
Obituary
Minnie Lydia Pottle (nee Somers)
Passed peacefully away on Friday, February 23, 2024 at St. Clare’s Mercy Hospital.
Predeceased by husband Max, son Glenn, parents William Somers and Annie Somers Ash, sisters Muriel Theathe, Shirley Noel, and brother Harold Somers.
Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories son Neil, brother Allan (Barbara) Somers, sister Mary (Robert) Bradley, sisters-in-law Rose Somers and Joan Dodge; also many nieces, nephews, and a large number of relatives and friends.
A special thank you to some special friends who helped and visited during her stay in hospital: Kathy Burnell, Clarie Case, Roz Hudson, Kathleen Barry and daughter Clare and Libby Ingram. Also a special thank you to the doctors and nursing staff of 4 East St. Clare’s Hospital for their care and compassion, who helped make Minnie’s last days more comfortable.
Cremation has taken place and a funeral service will be held from the Carnell Memorial Chapel on Friday, March 1st at 2pm with inurnment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Donations in Minnie’s memory may be made to the Dr. H. Bliss Murphy Cancer Centre.
Schedule
funeral
2:00pm, Friday March 1st
The Carnell Memorial Chapel
329 Freshwater Road
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Inurnment to follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
To Joan,
Paul and I were so sorry to hear of Minnie‘s passing., we always enjoyed her company at Bally Haley. She was friendly and full of energy. Always offering to help raise money for any fundraiser’s or assist with curling bonspiels . Who could forget her cherry cakes, tea buns and her knitted dolls that she knit up in a minute. She’ll be missed.
Neil, your mom was so kind and really lit up a room with her smile and warmth. Great that our moms became friends through Daffodils and Bridge.
Janie
Condolences to the family. Minnie was a beautiful lady. I knew hwer from working at the HSC.
Minnie was a sweet, kind beautiful lady. She was well known for her smiling face. Anyone who worked at the HSC years ago would definitely remember her.
Pat Rodgers, RN
Sorry we couldn’t be there today for your service. RIP dear sister, you will be missed. Your suffering is over and now fly with the angels to your Heavenly Home. You will be missed very much.
All our love from Allan and Barbara.
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Minnie. Minnie had the most infectious laugh and brilliant smile . Minnies talents were endless however her shortbread was the best . Minnie played many hands of bridge with my mom Grace Cook , and Im sure there will be a few more when they meet again. Thinkinh of her familiy at this sadden time . .may she Rest In Peace.
I will miss Minnie. She was a good friend of my parents. May she rest in peace.
Sending sincere condolences to Minnie’s family.
On behalf of Uncle Joe’s family in Victoria and surrounding areas we want you to know that you’re in our thoughts and prayers. I’ve heard many stories and family memories over the years and although there are many of you that I haven’t met, I feel like I know you all.
Sending much love,
Lois ( Charlie’s wife)
Minnie was a special person. She was very brave and always cheerful and kind. She played a great game of Bridge almost to the end. I am sorry to have to miss the funeral service and visitation as I am out of the Provence. My sincere sympathy to Neil, and family.
Neil and Family,
My deepest sympathy on the passing of your mother.
Minnie was a dear friend and enjoyed a great game of bridge.
She was a beautiful, gifted, loving woman! Her warm presence will be missed by many.
Kathleen Barry
Niel, family & friends,
My condolences to you. I was saddened to hear about Minnie,. She & Max together again. RIP Minnie.
To Minnie’s Family . Sending sincere condolences and thinking of you at this sad time. I have known Minnie for many years> Our paths crossed many times at The General Hospital, Bally Halley and at Gower Street Church. It was always great to see her and always left with that great smile. our thoughts and prayers are with you as you go through this difficult journey. Blessings & Peace. Maude & Chesley Peach
Please accept my sincere condolences of Minnie’s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
The last time I seen and spoke with Minnie was before covid at Pippers store in St. John’s. I could pick her out anywhere in a crowd with that beautiful, warm welcoming smile. I was always proud to say “that Cream of the West lady was my cousin”. May Minnie rest in peace.
Sincerely, Elizabeth (White) Slade and Family.
Mary , Allan, Neil, and families, please accept my deepest sympathy on the passing of your beloved sister and Mother. I remember visiting Aunt Annie Sunday evenings and hearing her tell stories of her children including Minnie growing up in Flattock.. RIP Minnie
Gloria White Mercer
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Mary,please accept my sincere sympathy on the passing of your dear sister Minnie.You spoke fondly of her many times over the years you and I worked together.I know you’ll miss her terribly.
So sorry to read of Minnie’s passing…..I have so many wonderful memories of the good old curling and golfing days at Bally Haly…….and then there was always Minnie’s yummy cookies after the game….RIP Minnie.
Very sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing we shared a lot of great memories wether it was curling, golfing or playing bridge also a lot of volunteering not to mention her beautiful baking and her smile rip Minnie my condolences to all her family
sad to hear Minnie passed she was a strong lady and braved her illness for a long time always had a smile.
Minnie was a devoted volunteer and will be
remembered by many friends
Allan, Barbara and the Somers family,
Sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
Joan and Milton Peach
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