WHITE, Joseph Alfred (Potsy) – 72, 569 Nelson Street, New Glasgow, formerly of Centreville and Westville, died April 19, 1995, in Victoria General Hospital, Halifax. Born in Westville, he was a son of the late Alfred and Amanda (Caissie) White. He served for 29 years with the Canadian Forces and was a prisoner of war for over a year during the Second World War. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Kings branch for 35 years. Surviving are his wife, the former Louise Hartling; daughters, Sherrie, Kenda, Halifax; Charlene, Clive, Alta.; Holly, Red Deer, Alta.; sons, Kirby, Sardis, B.C.; Kevin, New Glasgow; 10 grandchildren; sisters, Nettie, Westville; Florence Gauvreau, Dorothy MacDonald, Hamilton, Ont.; Yvonne MacDougall, Truro; brothers, James Leo, Gordon (Doc), Westville; John James (Skinny), Hamilton, Ont; Patrick, Truro. He was predeceased by sisters, Elizabeth, Rita; brothers, Albert, Bill, Garfield, Leo, George. Visitation 7-9 p.m. tonight, 2-4, 7-9 p.m. Saturday in Eagles Funeral Home, Westville. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday in Church of the Holy Name, Westville, Rev. Dan MacDonald officiating. Burial in the Wine Harbour Catholic Cemetery. Family flowers only. Donations to Heart and Stroke Foundation of Nova Scotia.
