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Newtown, CT, USA
Newtown, CT, USA
Newtown, CT, USA
Newtown, CT, USA
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Elizabeth Hunter Moss Potts

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Elizabeth “Betty” Hunter Moss Potts, 93, beloved wife of the late Sid Potts, died peacefully December 8 at Ludlowe Health Care, Fairfield. She was born in Gateshead, England, and was the daughter of the late Nora and James Moss.

The Pottses came to this country January 9, 1947, sailing over on the Queen Elizabeth, and lived in Bridgeport and Asbury Ridge, Shelton, for many years, before moving to Sandy Hook to live with their devoted daughter.

Mrs Potts retired from the toy department at Caldor’s in Fairfield. She loved to knit and was a fantastic baker. Family and friends enjoyed both.

Her daughter and son-in-law, Helene E. and Daniel Cote of Sandy Hook; two sons, Robert J. Potts, and wife Karen, of Huntington and Ian C. Potts of Bridgeport; daughter-in-law Debbie Potts of Naugatuck; former daughter-in-law Martha Potts of Fairfield; six grandchildren, Stephanie, April, Kay, and Sara Potts, Ian Potts II, her only grandson whom she adored, and Taylor Cote; one great-granddaughter; and a sister. Margaret “Peggy” Faulkner, who at age 97 is of Worcester, England, survive Mrs Potts. In addition to her husband of 62 years, her infant daughter Margaret; a son, Allan Potts; a daughter-in-law, Michelle Smith Potts; and a sister, Joyce Thomas, predeceased her.

Funeral services are scheduled for Friday, December 12, at 11 am, in Calvary St George’s Episcopal Church, 755 Clinton Avenue, Bridgeport, with the Reverend Dr David Norris officiating. Interment will be private, and there will be no prior calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to www.pinkaid.org.

To send online condolences, visit www.redgatehennessy.com.

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