POTHIER, William A. "Papa"- Of Malden, formerly of East Boston, December 18th. Beloved husband for 52 years of Estelle (Doucet). Dedicated Father, Role Model and Friend to Paul Pothier and his wife Mary Ellen of Wilmington, Thomas Pothier and his wife Robin of Tewksbury, Suzanne Olszak and her husband John of Danvers, Peter Pothier and his wife Debbie of Townsend, Joanne Catizone and her husband Dante of Tewksbury, Roxanne Bournazian and her husband Harry of Franklin and Leanne Guzman and her husband Ignacio of Everett. Son of the late Laurene and Ann Pothier. Brother of Edwin Pothier of Revere, James Pothier of Taunton, Marjorie Delorey of East Boston, Ann Kramer of Taunton and the late Emilie Mascis. Beloved grandfather to 27 beautiful grandchildren and one great granddaughter. Family and friends are kindly invited to attend a Funeral from the Carroll Funeral Home, 721 Salem Street, (Maplewood Square) MALDEN on Thursday, December 20th at 8:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass celebrated in St. Joseph's Church, 770 Salem Street, Malden at 10 o'clock. Services will conclude with interment at St. Patricks Cemetery, Stoneham. Late United States Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. In lieu of flowers, please make personal donations to Hallmark Health Visiting Nurse Assoc. and Hospice, 178 Savin St., Suite 300, Malden, MA 02148.
William was a loving and devoted husband to the love of his life, Estelle. They were happily married for 52 years and together they raised 7 children and 27 grandchildren. He worked hard all his life providing for his family and spent his last years enjoying time with his grandchildren.
Guided by his faith, he enjoyed his family, babysitting his grandchildren, going to church, going out to dinner, country-western music, sports, puzzles, helping his grandchildren with their homework, caring for his cat "Teenie," and he had a new love for Elvis music.
He will be missed by all. His jokes, his teasing, his babysitting, his impatience when shopping, his finger-tapping, cooking yearly "rappie pie," his organizational skills, his caring and kindness, and his time commitment to his family.