Anna S. "Ann" (Soares) Potter, 86, of Niagara Falls, NY passed away Friday August 30, 2013 surrounded by her loving family while under the care of Niagara Hospice in Niagara Falls, New York. Born in Niagara Falls, NY she was the daughter of the late Jose and Pasquolina (Andretti) Soares.

Ann attended local schools and graduated from LaSalle High School. On May 9, 1953 she married Lloyd A. Potter in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Niagara Falls, NY. She held various secretarial positions for E.I Dupont Company in Niagara Falls, NY for seventeen years until retiring from the statistics department to raise her family in 1962. Ann was a member and former president of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary for over sixty years. She and her husband were active for the past thirty one years with the Grand Island Golden Age Center. She served as a Girl Scout leader and volunteered at Memorial Medical Center gift shop during the 1960's and 1970's. In her younger years, Ann was an avid bowler in various couples and singles leagues. In her spare time, she enjoyed crocheting and knitting articles which she gave to her family and friends, as well as donated to church charities.

In addition to her husband of sixty years, Ann is survived by two sons, Douglas A. (Catherine) Potter of Niagara Falls, NY and David A. (Diana) Potter of Utica, MI; and five grandchildren, Danielle Potter of Niagara Falls, NY, and David Potter, Anna Potter, Camila Potter, and Diana Potter, all of Utica, MI. Ann was predeceased by sister, Joanne (Daniel) Golden, and two brothers Fred (Helen of Florida) Mengual and Joseph (Lorene of Grand Island) Soares. Ann is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

There will be no prior visitation. Family and friends are invited to attend a Memorial service on Thursday, September 5th at 11:00 a.m. at St. Stephens Episcopal Church, 616 Cayuga Drive Niagara Falls, NY with Rev. Dr. Isaac Ihiasota officiating. EVERYONE PLEASE ASSEMBLE AT CHURCH. Entombment in Gate of Heaven Cemetery, Lewiston, NY. Flowers are graciously declined. If desired memorials may be made to Niagara Hospice, 4675 Sunset Dr. Lockport, NY 14094 or St. Stephens Episcopal Church. Arrangements by M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 MILITARY RD. NIAGARA FALLS, NY.