POTTIE – Marjory Eloise, 96, of Liverpool, passed away peacefully in Queens General Hospital on Wednesday, June 11, 2014.
Born in Berwick, she was a daughter of the late James and Elizabeth (Holland) Wilson.
At 17, Marjory attended the Maritime Business School and began work at the Carleton Hotel where she met her future husband Leonard Pottie. They married in 1943 and bought the Mersey Hotel in Liverpool in 1947. In 1951, they moved to Liverpool and raised four children. She loved her family, especially her grandchildren, her friends, community, cooking and her cottage. She will be remembered for her kindness, humour, love of people and stylish appearance. Always a lady, she behaved as such and her clothing had to match. She left a bridge of wonderful memories to hold close to our hearts.
She is survived by her daughters Jill (Steven) Kelley of Halifax, Jan (Tom) Sherman of Syracuse, NY, her sons Rick (Sue) of Yarmouth and David of Mongolia. 9 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.
She is predeceased by her husband Leonard, her sisters Dorothy Christie and Jean Gibson and her brother Jamie.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Chandlers’ Funeral Home, Liverpool A private family graveside memorial service will be held at a later date in the White Point Community Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to www.chandlersfuneral.com
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Ernest and all the caregivers for their skill and compassion.
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Margo Cross
To Eloise’s Family
I knew Eloise from when I had my shop on Main Street. She was one of those customers that you really looked forward to coming in as she always had a beautiful smile and that classy look. She had many kind words and thoughts to share and made sure that you knew that you mattered in her world. I want to you know that she mattered in my world also and will be sadly missed. Hold on to your wonderful memories and she will always be close.
Sending my condolences
Margo Cross
shaune macleod
To the family, So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. We all had a great time visiting for coffee at the Woodpile. Also I remember the “babysitting”days. Keep the memories close to your hearts.Shaune & Gordie
jean Saulnier-blades
to Ricky and family..So sorry to hear about your mom.. I loved her dearly and enjoyed our coffee together..May your good memories help you at tis time. My thoughts and prayers are with you. My sincere condolences..
Jean
Queenie Irwin
To the family….Your Mom was a precious lady. I will remember her always.
John Nause
Rick and David, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Although I never knew your mother, she must have been an amazing woman. I know you are thankful for the long and full life that she had.
John
Alexis Pottie
Sincere condolences to the family on Eloise’s passing.
She was a very gracious lady
Frances Jewel Dickson
It was my distinct pleasure to have met and interviewed Mrs. Pottie in the course of research for my book, Destination White Point. Her eyes sparkled as she related some of the favourite memories from her past. It was always a delight to find her amongst the faithful early morning swimmers at White Point Beach Lodge. In spite of obvious health challenges, she always had a positive comment, never a complaint; she was as smart and positive as she was pretty.
Frances Jewel Dickson
Author
Pember, Heddie,Elbert Edwards
We offer our sincere condolences. We have many fond memories of our fireside chats at White Point. We will never forget those wonderful times.
Jan Winchester
So sorry to hear of Eloise’s passing. She was a grand old girl. She was a great part of the coffee clash and will be missed.
Jan Winchester
Brenda and zira Huskins
Sorry for your loss, Rick and Jan, and the rest of the family.
Dan and Louise Sinclair
We were privileged to have been part of the ‘White Point Swim Club’ during a few of the years that Eloise swam there. She was a wonderful lady, always with sparkling eyes and a quick wit to match.
We were lucky enough to have been at White Point on the morning that she celebrated her 90th birthday, and her zest for life gave her an additional six years. She will be missed.
Stephen and Christine Nickerson
Very sorry to hear about the passing of Eloise. I was happy to have her as a neighbor during the summer months and will miss seeing her at her cottage. My thoughts go out to all of her family near and far. She will be missed.
Cookie Trainor
Ricky, so sorry for your loss of your Mom. She was a gracious lady and enjoyed talking her. I have known her since I was a child and she will be missed. My condolences to the rest of your family. We will miss her at our church luncheons which she loved to attend.
Cookie Trainor
Gail & The Front Desk staff
I looked forward to seeing Eloise every morning when she arrived at White Point. I think all the staff felt the same way. She always stopped by the desk for a chat. She was known as our bunny lady. She would find stuffed bunnies at Frenchys , take them home and clean them up and bring them in to us. We would display them around the resort and they were a big hit to all our guests. Some guests even went home with them.Our thoughts are with the family at this time.
Norma & Leon Robertson
We are so sorry to hear of Eloise’s passing. She is greatly missed by our coffee gals at Woodpile and the latest location Memories Café. She had many stories and was a very stylish and interesting Lady. RIP Eloise.
Norma
Christine & John
To Rick & Pottie Family.Very sorry to hear about your loss.Our deepest condolences are with you.
Christine & John
Yarmouth N.S.
Kerri Nickerson & Family
So saddened to hear of Mrs.Pottie’s passing. Being out around Summerville now will feel like it’s missing another piece of what made it a wonderful place to visit.
All our love, Kerri John and Olivia
cathleen and paul seamone
Dear Pottie Family
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
sincerely,Cathleen and Paul Seamone
Judi Maillett
To the Pottie family,so very sorry to hear of Mrs. Pottie’s passing.I got to know her when i worked at Frenchey’s.She so loved her shopping there & she always could find a beautiful cashmere sweater which she was fond of as well as bathing suits & the stuffed bunnies she loved too.She will be missed. Hold onto your memories i know i will. Judi
Manson & Nancy White
Ricky & Family: So sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing. She loved coming for coffee. Always dressed to the Nine’s. We miss seeing
her.
Manson & Nancy White
Murray & Myrna Wigglesworth
Jill, Jan, Rick, David and Families – We were very sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing. Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during these difficult times.
Christopher and Peggy Clarke
Peggy knew Eloise and Leonard since she was born and, through their kindness Peggy came to Liverpool to work at the Mersey Hotel.
Both Len and Eloise befriended me when I came to Canada and lived at the hotel. They were a special part of our lives. To all the family, we’re very sorry for your loss but you’ve got lots of happy memories. I’m sure Eloise is happier now than having to live in a home..
Lynda Davidson
Dear Jan, Jill, Rick and David,
I am so sad to hear of your Mother’s passing. Eloise was such a wonderful person. I remember when growing up in Liverpool all the great things she did. Treasure all of the great memories of your Mom.
Richard and Linda Swain
Our deepest of sympathies on the passing of a beautiful and gracious lady.
Susan MacLeod
Jill, Jan, Rick and Dave: I am so sad that Eloise has passed away. It was a pleasure to see her with Jill at Queens Manor this past Sunday while my mom, Rita and I were visiting friends there. It’s hard to believe she is no longer with us. A Classy Lady indeed. The twinkle in her eyes was infectious. She certainly has left fond memories. Sincerely, Susan MacLeod and Rita Dagley.
Jackie Eisnor
To the Pottie family only knew your mom for a couple of years but she was a lovely lady and a great sence of humour . she will be miss at coffee break . sorry for your loss . Jackie Eisnor
Eileen Coady/ Wayne Robicheau
Dear Rick, Sue, Lauren and James,
With our sincere sympathy on the loss of your dear mother and grandmother.
Trusting that you feel blessed with her long life, well lived, and the good memories you have shared.
With love, Wayne and Eileen
MARILYN WHYNOT
To Eloise’s family my thoughts are with you all at this sad time.Your Mom was truly an amazing lady and will never be forgotten.
Audrey Croft-Spencer
I remember your mother and your family from summers babysitting at Summervile Beach. My condolences to the whole family.
Fr.Brian Murphy
To the Pottie family, I would like to express my sympathy on the death of your mother. I still fondly remember meeting her at Summerville Beach and having a nice walk.Take care of one another and may God give you comfort and peace at this time of loss. Father Brian Murphy
Robert & Sally Fader
To Eloise’s family.
What a lovely lady and so gracious and stylish. Usually met her at Frenchy’s (her second home) and we chatted. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
kare cooke
sorry to read about eloise passing. always enjoyed my visits with your mom. great lady.
Walter and Sherri(Wigglesworth)Miller
Jan,Jill,Ricky and David:
Walter and I were so saddened to read of your Mom’s passing,she was a gracious and very kind lady,always stopped to have a chat and so very friendly,we always met up with her at the cottage in Summerville Centre and took time to talk,our daughter Stephanie who worked at White Point always made sure she took the time to have a chat with her also,she will be missed by many.Our condolences go out to you all at this time.
Marion (Randall) Croft
Your mum and the rest of the Pottie family are names I recall growing up in Liverpool. I certainly remember the Mersey Hotel, the cotttage in Summerville, the skilled golfing of Len, etc. Your mum lived a good long life and thus her passing will be a big loss to those left behind. I do wish to pass along my condolences on behalf of the Randall family.
Marion Seamone
Jan,Rick,Jill,David and families; so sorry to hear of your great loss. May the fond memories of the wonderful times you shared with your Mom carry you through this time of sadness and loss. My thoughts are with all of you at this time.
gary and gloria
to Ricky and the Pottie Families.
we are so sorry to hear of your moms passing. your mom was a great lady. she will be greatly missed.
Gary Conrad and Gloria
Robert Marjorie MacGowan
Our condolence
Nina
Sincere condolances to Eloise’s family. She was a first class lady and I always admired Eloise for her sense of style. Will always remember her and our early morning swims at White Point. Rest in peace, Eloise.
Freddie Trainor
Condolences on the loss of your mom, Rick. I still have great memories of the parties in your mom’s living room at the hotel, listening to records, and the fun you and I and Dave and Eddie had in your basement! All the best. Hope I get to see you, if only briefly, when home for our family reunion August 8,9 and 10. Too bad there will be no time for golf.
Richard and Peggy Hatt
To Eloise’s family .
I am saddened to know that I won’t be seeing Eloise occasionally and having a little chat with her ..She was such a beautiful lady and always kept herself so stylish . Anytime I met up with her she had a sweet sincere smile .I shall miss her .
Peggy Veinot Hatt
Janice Mitchell
Jan, Jill, Ricky & David…..so sorry to hear of your loss. Mrs. Pottie was a lovely and classy lady who will be missed by many.
janet rathbun
Jill,thinking of you at this sad time, it is difficult to lose your mother regardless of age. She sounded very active and well thought of by many. I remember my father had fond memories of your parents and lots of stories from the hotel days. Hope all is well with you and your family,
With heartfelt sympathy, Janet
Jim Wickwire
No one knew your mother better than I did. We were neighbours for many years and you four were virtually the same age as my three. She was a great lady and Len and Eloise were two of my closest friends. My best to Dave, Ricky Jan and Jill. She had a great life but will still be missed.
Jeanette Toplis
To the family..I was so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. She was a very beautiful lady. I will remember her always.
Gloria Hutchison
Eloise was part of our swim group and also made many day long Frenchy trips to the Valley with our group – she was always the first person out of my van and found a cashmere sweater before the rest of us would enter the store – we had many laughs which I will always remember – Eloise was a classy lady and will be missed – Jim and I send our deepest sympathy.
Gloria
Annette (Whynacht) Cohen
David … although we both grew up in Liverpool, we did not get to know one another until we met in Victoria, BC.. and now I’m living in Israel and you in Mongolia.
I was sad to hear of the loss of your mother … although I did not know her personally, from what I know of her, I believe we would have enjoyed each other’s company.
My sister Mary was her VON nurse and spoke well of your mother.
My sincere condolences to you and your son, your brother Rick and family and sisters Jill and Jan and families.
May all of you find peace in knowing that your dear mother is at True peace now as she rests in her Heavenly Father’s Arms!
With warm sincerity,
Annette
Frank and Rita Pottie
Dear Cousins….Rita and I are saddened by the death of your Mom. I have so many fond memories of this truly elegant woman from when I was a child visiting Liverpool and as an adult. She was a bright, beautiful lady and her smile, ever present, would light up your day! She had a wonderful life and a wonderful family. Her smile and kind words, when we met, will always be with me.
Frank and Rita
Sharon & Philip Thorbourne
So sorry to hear of your loss.
Clyde & Wendy MacAdams
We were so sorry to hear of your recent loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts, and take care of each other during this sad time.
Sterling Belliveau
To the family of the late Marjory Pottie,
I would like to convey a sincere expression of sympathy in your time of great sorrow.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Sterling Belliveau, MLA
Peggy Kelley
My thoughts and prayers are with you all in your time of sorrow.
Rolfe Jones
And oh what a lady she was! Beautiful, classy, charming, truly witty, gorgeously dressed – the belle of the ball – always!
To Jill, Jan, Rick and David and your extended families – Eloise was a wonderful life force whose magic will live on and large in each of you and she will forever be imprinted on all of us who were lucky to know her.
While it is indeed sad to lose her think of the welcome Len and her gang have prepared for her arrival!
Thank you Eloise for everything that you brought into our lives and the light and gifts of memories left long lasting.
A toast to you – you’ll be missed and very fondly remembered – always.
Rolfe Jones & Susan McGibbon
Gladys Williams
To Rick and Family.
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. We enjoyed many coffee days at the Woodpile and Memories Cafe. She was such a beautiful lady and very stylish. She loved to tell us stories and talk about her children. We miss her greatly. May you memories comfort you.
Kristopher, Karen, Tove & Trig Snarby
Our condolences go out to Eloise’s family. She was such a wonderful and classy lady. There will definitely be a hole in the neighbourhood…. Our daughter, Tove, always enjoyed her dates at the Woodpile with “the ladies” when she was 3-4 years old. 🙂
Thanks for the memories, Eloise!
Kristopher, Karen, Tove & Trig
Lynn(Saulnier)Rafuse
Jill & Family, My condolences on the loss of your Mom.She always had things to do and places to go.A joy to have known her.
Paula & Al
Jill, Jan, Ricky, David
Very sad to hear of your Mom’s passing. I know she was a very special person to each of you.
She will be missed in our community .
May you find comfort in knowing she is at peace and comfort with your wonderful memories of her.
With our sincere sympathy to you and your families
Danny Morton
I passed many a morning chatting with Eloise and enjoying her cheery (and mischievous) way. So many times I heard stories about her work with Howard Elliot and being a member of the Innkeepers guild and how a certain former White Point chef considered a salad to be a piece of lettuce and one tomato wedge. But my most fun with Eloise was when she would bring me to her car after a morning swim and open her trunk. She was so excited to see my smile as she presented me with a stuffed rabbit she (claimed to) had found at Frenchy’s. She assured me it had been laundered and I assured her we could use the rabbits for the visiting children and appreciated so much her finding and bringing them. Almost daily, another rabbit was added to the collection – many more than we could possibly use but they made us both smile. She was a very special lady who I will always remember fondly. She definitely added to what made my White Point days Great!
Karen Christie
The last few days my mind has gone to Aunt Eloise. And to you my cousins. My memories go way back to childhood when we would have lovely summer visits – then jump to more recent times of reunion. I’m so glad for these conversations as adults…connecting the dots. I came away so profoundly blessed. Now when I look at the pictures of Eloise, Mom, Jean and Jamie it is so much more complete. I’m glad for Eloise’s life and thank you Jan for your special care in those visits. My love to all of you.
Louise Fancy
I was very shocked to learn the news that Eloise had passed on I never had much chance to know Eloise but what time I spent with her was very valuable time as she shared some of her past memories of the hotel. She loved to talk about Gertie who worked for her and about her swimming..She told me when she got better she would learn me to swim She was a beautiful lady. Her family will truly miss her.I missed her after she left our home The family will all have such beautiful memories of her I am thinking of the family as you grieve your loved one.
Elizabeth Brown
It was my pleasure to get to know Eloise at the Woodpile. She had a twinkle in her eye that spoke volumes. She was a classy, lovely lady. Condolences on her passing to all of her family.
Liz
John Rawding
Jill, Jan, Rick & David
Eloise will certainly be missed and fondly remembered. She was a vibrant presence at the Hotel, downtown or at Summerville. As I recollect she had a constant eye on her four children as well as the Rawding boys and Wickwire girls.
I know she has left each of you with great memories and I hope you will keep the best ones close to you as you adjust to life without your Mom.
Helen Lilly
To The family of Eloise:
It was such a pleasure to have coffee with Eloise at Memories ,
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this most difficult time.
Randi Dickie
Dear Jill,Jan,Rick and David,
I know full well how very sad it is to say good-bye to such a special person as a Mom–and the loss of your own Mom is felt very deeply.My thoughts are of you at this difficult time.
I remember your Mom and the Pottie family with fondness. I wish each of you comfort in your memories of a very special life shared.
Ted joins me in expressing sincere sympathies to each of you
Randi
Barbara McLeod
David…so very sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. A lovely lady. Wishing you all the best……Barbara.
Georgia Nolph
I am sorry to learn of the passing of Eloise. She was always so friendly, especially when Karl and I would walk down the hill from the Summerville beach Retreat on our way to the beach.
She will be missed by many, in addition to her family.
My condolences.
Georgia B. Nolph
Walter and June Strachan
Just learned about your mother’s passing. Sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of the times we ran into each other in Summerville. We still make her delicious seafood chowder recipe on Xmas eve..
Ian MacKinlay and family
I am sadden to hear of the loss of your mother and apologize for the tardiness of this message. I have the fondest memories of the Pottie cousins, visiting the Mersey Hotel and Summerville Beach and the warm welcome from your mom. I occassionally see your first cousin Donnie Pottie and chat about your family.
You and yours are in my thoughts
Ian
Stephanie Miller
many fond memories of the pool ladies at WP, condolences
Rickey Smith
Ricky, Jan, David, Jill and families; so sorry to hear of your great loss. My deepest condolences.
Jeannette Rogers
So sorry to hear of your mother’s passing. I first met your Mom when I was still in elementary school & friends with Jan. In later years, I worked for her, running the Mersey Tavern & had an apartment upstairs at the Mersey Hotel. She was a wonderful lady & always very pleasant.