Dawn Rae Potter, 44, of Algonquin, died Sunday, October 6, 2024.
She was born on December 17, 1979 the daughter of William and Nancy (Evans) Potter. After graduation she attended The Culinary Institute of America Hyde Park NY. Dawn worked as a chef for Blue Plate Catering in Chicago. Dawn was an amazing cook and enjoyed being creative with her cooking. She owned and operated her own cleaning company Sparkle & Shine for 10 years in Toronto. She had an amazing ability to make everything beautiful. Dawn enjoyed gardening, painting and was great at repurposing anything into something else. She wrote and illustrated a children’s book “Isobel’s Tree”
Dawn was kind, loving, hardworking and had a great sense of humor! She was a loving Mum, daughter, sister and friend who will be missed by all who knew her.
She is survived by her daughter, Isobel E. Potter, her parents, William, and Nancy Potter, by her brother, Kurtis T. (Theresa) Potter, by her niece Zophia and nephew, Odin and by her former wife, Amanda Johnson. Dawn was preceded in death by her grandparents, Mimi and Roy Evans, and Lucille and Tom Potter.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to the Potter Family for the Isobel Evan Potter Scholarship fund.
Visitation will be on Monday, October 14, 2023 from 3-7pm with service at 7pm all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Burial will be private.
For further information please contact the funeral home at 847-515-8772 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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Lifting the Potter family up in prayers. May Dawn rest in God's eternal light & grace ✝️
Our hearts are heavy and our prayers are many for you all as you grieve this precious one! May God carry you through this difficult season. Love to you.
Isobel, Nancy, Bill and Amanda. Our deepest condolences. Dawn was a beautiful soul filled with love. I will cherish my print and art work that Dawn created for us. Sending love and hugs to all of you. Love Sue, Tony, Sam and Allie
Bill, Nancy, and family, we are so sorry for your loss, and we pray the Lord‘s comfort will be very real to you in these difficult days. Much love, Garry & Sandy.
Dawn will be sorely missed but her kind and generous spirit will stay with us! She worked with us at Porter's Oyster Bar and also helped with my kids. I had just reconnected with her and she sent pictures of her beautiful daughter to me. Thinking of all of you during this time- she was simply a breathe of fresh air!
Bill and Nancy your daughter is in Heaven watching over your family. I send you all prayers and love. Rest in peace Dawn.
I’m deeply saddened by your family’s loss. I can only pray that the God of all comfort will sustain you as you grieve Dawn’s passing.
Potter family, I am so sad to learn of Dawn’s passing. All of my memories with her were joyful and full of her great laugh! Whether it was playing endless hours of softball and hanging out in between games, getting kicked out of Chuck E. Cheese because we were playing in the ball pit, dying our hair blue with Kool Aid in the hotel rooms and explaining how our towels were all blue, watching her tell an animated story, being at first base and hearing her mutter things while catching, watching her make fast friends with every new teammate, sharing her love of food with everyone…just joy. Her light will be missed. I’m praying that God wraps his arms around your family during this time and brings you all comfort. May your memories of her wonderful heart bring you joy and strength.
Bill, Nancy, Isobel, Kurtis, and Theresa, We are heartsick along with you all in the passing of Dawn. We are praying for your comfort from the Father of mercies and God of all comfort. We have no words to offer that are sufficient for your loss, but we will be asking God supply you with His peace that passes understanding in this time of sorrow. With our love and prayers, Bob and Marj
Bella, we are heartbroken with the shocking news of your mom’s passing. Thinking of you and your whole family during this very difficult time. Tee & Levi
Bella, you are in my thoughts during this difficult time. Wishing you strength and peace as you navigate through this loss.
Nancy, Bill, Kurtis and family you are in my thoughts and prayers. May your beautiful memories of Dawn bring you peace.
With deep Sympathy , our thoughts are with you and your families at this sad time!
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you go through this sad and difficult time. Dawn will be greatly missed by all .
I am so sorry for all of the suffering your family has to live through. I'm glad I was part of Dawn's family, by marriage (mine and hers), however briefly.
I'm so very sorry to learn of the loss of your daughter. May the Lord bring peace into your lives.
With deep Sympathy , our thoughts are with you and your families at this sad time!