Golda M. Potts (née Hawbolt)
February 25, 2013
Peacefully on Monday, February 25th, 2013 at Parkwood Hospital, London, surrounded by her loving family, Golda M. Potts (nee Hawbolt) in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of David C. Potts (1993). Cherished mother of Beverly Harley (David Chalmers) of London and Kenneth Potts (Sally) of Waterloo. Devoted Grandma of Joseph, Fraser and Hilary Potts; dear Nana of Paul Chalmers (Julia McNenamin) of London and Heather Chalmers (Umar Chaudhry) of Guelph. The only child of G. Allen and Mildred Hawbolt, Golda was born in Halifax, grew up in Mimico, and raised her family in London (Byron). An Eaton’s employee from the day it opened its store in London, she became a supervisor of the telephone order room and catalogue. Visitation will be held on Thursday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, where the funeral service will be conducted on Friday, March 1st, 2013 at 1:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior. Interment, Woodland Cemetery, London. The family wishes to thank the Palliative Care staff at Victoria and Parkwood Hospitals for their care and compassion. As an expression of sympathy, donations may be made to Golden Opportunity Assistance Dogs or the London Health Sciences Foundation – Cancer Centre.
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Ken, Sally and Family, My condolences to all of you at this time. Blessings, Bob Downer.
My dear friend Bev, I hope you know I am thinking of you and your family at this sad time. My deepest sympathy. Beth
Bev and Family, my deepest condolences. I have many wonderful memories of the years I worked in Eaton's telephone order room. Golda was a great boss and friend.
Ken,Sally and Family, My sincere condolences to each of you, may the sadness be quickly replaced with your cherised memories of knowing and loving.
So sorry for your loss, Bev. I only knew your mother from a couple of brief meetings with her and my mother. In that short time, she seemed like a wonderful woman, full of life. May God comfort you and yours, now and in the future. King
What a wonderful gift to have had a loving Mom for such a long time. We know it's heartbreaking to loose her but celebrate a life full of joy that has been lovingly involved with her family. You were her gifts growing up, both children and grandchildren. Bless you all as you say goodbye to Golda, a life well lived. Love,Tony and Wendy
Ken, my condolences to your family. I wasn't lucky enough to know your mother, but am pleased to know you and your generous and kind spirit. I'm sure that your mother was a big part of that and must have been a wonderful person. Her memory will live on through the kind actions and giving nature of her children.
Our thoughts are with you, what a wonderful life she had and great family. Love, Ted, Mir and family.
Dear Bev and family, sorry to hear of Golda's passing. It was an honour to meet and get to know her. What a wonderful lady. Our thoughts are with you at this time of sorrow.
Dear Bev, Ken and families. My thoughts are with you and yours at the loss of your Mom. My mom, Marge and Goldi were BFF's for their adult life. The laughing fits then would get in would fill the house. Your Mom sewed my wedding cape oh so long ago. I was just looking at a picture I have of my Dad and your Mom standing outside the bakery shop near Luxemburg when they both were in Nova Scotia. She had a warm glow all about her and could make you smile seeing all your problems as 'no biggy' She truly enriched all who knew her.
Dear Bev and David, my thoughts and prayers are with you. I only knew Golda for a short time however I will remember her sense of humour and wonderful smile. May God comfort and bless you during this time in your lives.
Bev and Ken sorry for your loss.My thoughts are with you.She was a wonderful lady.
To the "Potts" family...Your Mom, and grandmother, was a wonderful lady who had an infectious laugh and could make anyone feel comfortable in any setting. Our mother Marge and her were great friends and as a result of that friendship our friendship grew with Bev and Ken. I remember trips to London to visit and go to Storybook Park which was a highlight for me growing up. I know that you will be facing some difficult days ahead, but try to relish in the memories of your Mom and the knowledge that she is at rest. The obituary appeared in the Chronicle Herald (Halifax) this am and I have placed it in the family bible beside my Mom's. Remember to take care of yourselves and each other, in the days to come. Judy
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)
(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)
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Hilary, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your grandmother and we offer you and your family our most sincere condolences at this time. We love you. Ryan and Martha
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