Arlene D. Potter

October 1, 1920 - May 19, 2015

Arlene D. “Jake” Potter, 94, formerly of Spring Street, Broadalbin and most recently of Petoff Garden Apt., Gloversville died Tuesday May 19, 2015 at River Ridge Living Center, Amsterdam. She was born in Gloversville on October 1, 1920 a daughter of Joseph and Elsie Miller Anselment and attended school there until moving to Broadalbin in 1937. Arlene was a 1938 graduate of Broadalbin High School and later attended FMCC, SUNY at Oswego and received her permanent Teaching Certificate in 1971 from SUNY at Albany. Arlene operated a beauty shop from 1950-1968. In 1968, she began her career as a cosmetology teacher at BOCES-VO-TECH Center in Johnstown, retiring in 1983. Mrs. Potter served as the Town Clerk in Broadalbin for five years and was the first woman to do so. She was a member of the Broadalbin United Methodist Church from 1936-1989 and then became a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Broadalbin. Mrs. Potter served as a Deacon, was a member of the Choir, and was also taught Sunday school. Arlene was a 60+ year member of the Order of the Eastern Star, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, both of Broadalbin, as well as a member of the NYSUT-Albany Chapter, the Fulton County Retired Teachers, and was a trustee of the Union Mills Cemetery Assoc. Mrs. Potter was a literacy volunteer instructor and a Defensive Driver Instructor for AARP. She was married to Worden F. Potter on April 27, 1941. He died on July 23, 1988. Survivors include three daughters, Carol E. Tomlinson, Christine S. Rockwell, and Alinda L. Buonomano; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Cremation was performed at Park View Crematorium, Schenectady. A memorial service will be held on Saturday June 13, 2015 at the First Presbyterian Church 54 West Main Street, Broadalbin with Rev. Linda Martin, officiating. Final burial will be in Union Mills Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church or to the Union Mills Cemetery Assoc., in care of the funeral home. Arrangements are by the Robert M. Halgas Funeral Home, Inc. 111 County Highway 106 Johnstown.