
I was very sad to recently learn of Joe's passing, but pleased at learning of his success in life, both professional and personal. I have thought of Joe often through the years since our roommate time at Stonehill College. 

It is gratifying to me that he lived his life doing the things which I recall attracted his strong interest during his Stonehill years as a Biology major. I was especially surprised and very interested to learn of his involvement in the metal finishing industry and in engineering, involvements which happen to almost exactly parallel my own after Stonehill, sometime after receiving my chemistry degrees. 

Also comforting to me is to realize that Joe achieved a personal peace with his spiritual and personal life. Finding that he will always be remembered so fondly, both by his personal friends and his professional associates, is very satisfying.
 
My sincerest condolences and best regards to Joe's family, friends, and his partner, Kenn.



I was very sad to recently learn of Joe's passing, but pleased at learning of his success in life, both professional and personal. I have thought of Joe often through the years since our roommate time at Stonehill College. It is gratifying to me that he lived doing things in which I recall him to be strongly interested during his Stonehill years as a Biology major. I was especially interested to learn of his more recent involvement in the metal finishing industry and in engineering, involvements similar to my own after Stonehill to mine after receiving my chemistry degree. It is also comforting to me to realize that he achieved a personal peace with his spiritual self and long-time partner. I am sure he will always be remembered well as time goes on.   

Michael Gregory, Stonehill College '70.



Kenn, to you and Joe's family -- my deepest sympathy.  My thoughts and prayers are with you.  Mike Dumoulin  Stonehill College  Class '70



Kenn -    My thoughts and prayers are with you



I am glad for the time you spent with Kenn and sorry that it was too short.    XOX, Nancy



So sad to hear my boss and friend has passed.  Joe was the one manager/male that promoted my career at CDS Engineering.  He included me in his proposal to become general manager as CDS's controller.  Joe had the ability to see the underlining qualities of people and animals and he influenced my choice in dogs, I have a golden retriever. He was a model for me of how sensitive and loyal a man could be in a business world where women were to be doing and not heard and were exploited based on their sex.  With Joe I had a voice and this changed my career and ulitimately my view of myself in the world.  I am very grateful to have spent the 4-5 years working with him. My memories of our accomplishments and challenges are some of the best I have in this life.  I wish him release from his suffering and I wish him happiness.    All My Best Joe,  Love Judy.



My prayers are for Kenn and Joe's family.  I know Joe had a special place in many people's hearts.



Joe will be missed.  His leadership as well as his enthusiasm for life.    My heart goes out to you, Kenn.



Kenn - I know Joe meant much to you and will be fondly missed and remembered.  I only knew of him through you. I hope you will also be at peace now that Joe's suffering is over.



Kenn,  Knowing you the way I do and now knowing Joe loved nature, all creatures great and small, as well as you, a poem comes to mind by Byrd Baylor. Celebrate his life each and every morning!    The Way to Start A Day    The way to start a day is this- -  Go outside and face the east   and greet the sun with   some kind of blessing   or chant or song   that you made yourself   and keep for early morning.  The way to make the song is this- -  Don't try to think what words to use  until you're standing there alone.  When you feel the sun,   you'll feel the song, too.  Just sing it.    But don't think you're the only one   who ever worked that magic.  Your caveman brothers knew what to do.  Your cavewoman sisters knew, too.  They sang to help the sun come up,  and lifted their hands to its power.  A morning needs to be sung to.      --Byrd Baylor    Much love, Pam



I am so sorry for your loss Kenn.  The little bit of time while Joe was in Dallas  was enjoyed   Always loved going to dinner and chatting with him   Just sorry  i didnt stay in touch  once he moved to Austin     only the best for you in the upcoming months  eddie



Joe is a friend who will be remembered forever.  He and my husband Richard can enjoy time together again on the 'Other Side'



With appreciative and fond recollections we extend our prayerful wishes for the repose of Joe's soul and our sympathy to his family.


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Joseph Anthony Potvin

November 23, 1948 – July 7, 2006

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