September 10, 1932 – December 25, 2010
ANDERSON, SC - Robert “Bob” Arthur Pothier, age 78 loving husband of 43 years to Dana Dean Lindsay Pothier of 101 Country Garden Lane, died Saturday, December 25, 2010 at the AnMed Health Medical Center.
Born in Biddeford, Maine on September 10, 1932, Mr. Pothier was a son of the late Emile N. Pothier and Emma A. Piette Pothier. Bob was raised in Saco, Maine where he graduated from the Thornton Academy. He was a United States Navy veteran. He was a director of Data Processing for Travelers Insurance in Norcross, GA for thirty years. He was a resident of Gwinnett County where he was an active member of the Chamber of Commerce of Gwinnett County, GA. After retiring he moved to Mount Dora, FL where he lived for five years before moving to Anderson, SC. He was a member of the Anderson Elks Club and of Saint Joseph Catholic Church.
Survivors include his wife of the home; sons, Michael R. Pothier, Sr., and his wife, Christina of Etowah, NC, Richard R. Pothier and his wife, Elissa of Summit, NJ and Robert M. Pothier and his wife, Sunshyne of Acworth, GA; daughters, Patricia J. Piotrowski of Powder Springs, GA and Renee’ E. Dempsey and her husband, Martin of Jefferson, GA; nine grandchildren, Michael, Elise, Rachel, Jacqueline, Catherine, Lorelei, Carter Pothier and Danielle and Julia Dempsey; one great-grandchild, Layla Pothier and sister, Lucille J. Jamieson and her husband, Jim of Saco, Maine.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by brother, Norman E. Pothier.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at 11:00 am at Saint Joseph Catholic Church conducted by Father Aubrey McNeil, OFM.
A Prayer Vigil will be held at The McDougald Funeral Home on Tuesday, December 28, 2010 at 5:30 pm with visitation to follow.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Anderson County, Relay for Life, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, SC 29615 or to the charity of one’s choice.
A message of condolence may be sent to the family by visiting www.mcdougaldfuneralhome.com
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