William Leslie Potts

Passed away at Southlake Regional Health Centre, Newmarket, surrounded by the love of his family on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband of Ann Potts. Loving father of Mark (Michelle) of Holland Landing, Martin (Lori) of Holland Landing, Michelle (Chris Karja) of Prince Edward County and Michael (Linda) of Queensville. Treasured grandfather of Ashlie (Wayne), Brianna, Kaitlyn, Brandon, Jennifer, Aidan, Carson, Noah and Samantha. Cherished great-grandfather of Hailey, Hayden, Keegan, Tyler and Jaxon. Dear brother of the late Tony Potts, late Jack Potts (surviving wife Sandie) in England, and survived by his sister Barbara (late Bill Garbutt) in Australia. He will be forever missed by family, friends and loved ones. 

Bill was born in Cheltenham, England on February 22, 1940, as William Leslie Potts.

Bill married the love of his life, Ann (nee Baker) in 1960 in England and they sailed to Canada two months later to start their life together in Ontario. Bill and Ann spent a few years in Scarborough then moved north, up to Queensville in 1969 where they built their beautiful home and raised their family of 4 children.

Bill worked at the North York Board of Education for many years as an electrician and a maintenance supervisor.

A man that always loved riding his gold wing motorcycle, Bill was a longtime member of the Retreads Motorcycle Club, Ontario Northern Triangle Chapter out of Orillia. 

Bill’s dedication to community service and wanting to improve the life of others within his community undoubtedly left a lasting impression on those who knew him. He was a longtime president and volunteer of the North Union Community Centre where he worked tirelessly to ensure the center remained a vibrant and welcoming space for others. He was also the founding father and the initial president of the East Gwillimbury 55’n Up Club, another testament to his dedication to fostering connections and creating spaces for people to come together, something that continues to have an impact today.

Bill was a proud member of the Ravenshoe United Church and enjoyed contributing his time to help maintain this beautiful chapel.

A special thank you to the ICU Department staff as well as the nurses on the MACU floor at Southlake Hospital for all their care.

Public Visitation will be held at M. W. Becker Funeral Home, 490 The Queensway South, Keswick, on Friday, January 24, 2025 from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. A Private Service will be held at a later date with Interment at the Queensville Cemetery.