Wayne Lionel Potvin

Wayne Potvin, 60, of Colchester and formerly of Rocky Hill, passed away Thursday evening, (April 28, 2016), at Yale New Haven Hospital after a sudden illness. Born in New Britain, he was a son of the late Lionel and Stella (Smoluk) Potvin. He married his beloved wife, Holly Norris in 1984. Wayne retired in 2011 after a distinguished career as an Officer with the West Hartford Police. Wayne was an avid outdoorsman and conservationist who enjoyed working on his property with his dogs, Pete and Lady by his side. He was active in his community, most notably supporting the Colchester Rotary Club. Wayne was many things to many people, but most importantly, he will be remembered by his family as a devoted and loving husband and father and an adoring grandfather. In addition to his wife Holly of 32 years, survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Michele Roe of Wallingford; his precious grandchildren, Lucas and Ella Roe; a brother, Jeffrey Potvin of Arkansas; two sisters, Debra Potvin Repscher of Middletown, Tammy Potvin of Southington; a niece, Dawn Parris of Middletown and numerous extended family and friends. Memorial calling hours will be held on Monday, May 2nd from 5 – 7 pm at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Rd., Colchester. All other services will be private. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Colchester Land Trust, PO Box 93, Colchester, CT 06415.