Simon Potvin, 20, of Dieppe, passed away on Saturday February
11, 2023 following a motor vehicle accident. Born in Gatineau,
Qué., he was the son of Isabelle Connolly (Jean-Guy
Richard) of Dieppe and Sébastien Potvin (Vicky Desrochers)
of Gatineau, Qué.
A graduate of École Mathieu-Martin, Simon worked
for Ashford Properties. Since he was very young, he loved playing
hockey and baseball with his twin and his friends under the wing of
Jean-Guy. He was particularly proud of the purchase of his
four-wheeler.
Besides his parents, he is survived by one brother, Olivier
(Monica LeBlanc) at home; three step-sisters: Joline Plante
(Jonathan), Jacynthe Cormier (Serge), both of Dieppe, and Coralie
Lemieux of Gatineau; his maternal grandparents, Arcade and Ghislaine
Connolly of Dieppe; his paternal grandmother, Laurette Potvin of
Gatineau, Qué.; his paternal step-grandparents:
Roméo and Roberta Gautreau, and Armand Richard of Dieppe;
his aunt who had a special place in Simon’s heart, Rita
"Tita" Potvin of Gatineau, Qué.; as well as many
aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
The family will receive condolences at Frenette Funeral and
Cremation Centre, 88 Church Street, Moncton (506-858-1900) where the
funeral service will be celebrated on Thursday February 16 at 11 am.
Visiting hours are Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 pm only. The
funeral service will be streamed live; to view the funeral, go to his
obituary on our Website. In memory of Simon, a contribution to Portage
Atlantic (506-839-1200 - www.portage.ca)
would be appreciated.
Words of comfort and donations may
be made at www.frenettefuneralhome.com