Daniel C. Potter, 83, of New Bedford died Monday, December 18, 2017 after a period of declining health. He was the husband of Alice E. "Betty" (Lawton) Potter, with whom he shared 62 years of marriage.
Born in New Bedford, son of the late Melvin and Georgianna (Mosher) Potter, he was raised in Dartmouth and lived in New Bedford for most of his life.
Daniel was a graduate of Dartmouth High School and attended the New Bedford Textile Institute.
He was formerly employed as a machinist at Acushnet Company, Varian Corporation, Butler Automatic and Fiberspar.
Daniel loved woodworking and photography.
He is survived by his wife; his daughter, Diane Thibodeau and her husband Butch of New Bedford; three grandchildren, Steven Kelly, Kristy Vieira and her husband Joseph, and Craig McGregor; and five great-grandchildren, Cheyanna Vieira, Britany, Courtney, and Hayden Kelly, and Joey Vieira.
He was the brother of the late Melvin Potter.
His Funeral Service will be held on Friday, December 22, 2017 at 7 PM at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford, with visitation from 4-7 PM prior to the service. For directions and guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.