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Birth	:	8 May 1903 Lower Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Death	:	11 Feb 1994 Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Burial	:	Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada
Coordinate	:	43.7426374, -65.9833777
Description	:	Le Courrier, 4 March 1994, p. 22 (translated): LOWER WEDGEPORT: We announce the death of Israël Pothier, native of Lower Wedgeport, on Friday, February 11th at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, at the age of 90. He was the son of the late Joseph Pothier and Louise LeBlanc. He was a veteran of World War II, founding member and manager of the Wedgeport Tuna Guids from 1936-1939. Army captain and liaison officer, member of the Knights of Columbus since 1922 and 4th degree member of the International Association of Hunting and Fishing for 40 years, director of the... Read More	Le Courrier, 4 March 1994, p. 22 (translated): LOWER WEDGEPORT: We announce the death of Israël Pothier, native of Lower Wedgeport, on Friday, February 11th at Yarmouth Regional Hospital, at the age of 90. He was the son of the late Joseph Pothier and Louise LeBlanc. He was a veteran of World War II, founding member and manager of the Wedgeport Tuna Guids from 1936-1939. Army captain and liaison officer, member of the Knights of Columbus since 1922 and 4th degree member of the International Association of Hunting and Fishing for 40 years, director of the Organization of Emergency Measures, recipient of an honorary doctorate of Sainte Anne University in 1992, and former student of the university in 1918, municipal councilor for the Argyle Municipality for 12 years, former proprietor of Fishermen’s Rest Inn, member of the Yarmouth County Civil Defense, weed inspector for the Argyle Municipality, president of the Yarmouth County Hunting and Fishing Club, member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Wedgeport chapter 155, charter member of the Nova Scotia Bird Society, and former councilor of the village of Wedgeport. He leaves in mourning several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emilie LeBlanc and a sister, Zita. The funeral was held Monday, February 14th at 10:30am with funeral service at St. Michael’s Church. Father Roland Soucie officiated. Burial was in the parish cemetery. ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Israel Pothier was a former captain in the Canadian Army, a shooting instructor, and a superb marksman. He held an Honorary Doctorate from Université Sainte-Anne and he was a staunch supporter of that institution. He was a former Municipal Councilor, the manager of the Wedgeport Tuna Guides Association, and he was the Nova Scotia Sergeant at Arms in the Provincial Legislature from 1950 to 1957. From "The Argus" Vol. 21 No. 1, Spring 2009

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Where is CPT Israël Joseph Pothier's memorial?
CPT Israël Joseph Pothier's memorial is located at: Saint-Michel Parish Cemetery, Wedgeport, Yarmouth County, Canada.
When did CPT Israël Joseph Pothier death?
CPT Israël Joseph Pothier death on 11 Feb 1994 in Yarmouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Latitude: 43.7426374
Longitude: -65.9833777

Family Members:

Parent

Joseph Pothier

(1866 - 1955)

Louise Emma LeBlanc Pothier

(1872 - 1967)

Spouse

Emilie Agnes LeBlanc Pothier

(1908 - 1993)

Siblings

Zita Marie Pothier Pothier

(1905 - 1985)

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Coordinate: 43.8515200, -65.9745190

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Coordinate: 43.8623433, -65.9768301

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Coordinate: 43.8319700, -66.1021600

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Coordinate: 43.8387600, -66.1198600

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Coordinate: 43.8830700, -65.9830200

22. Laurel Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 43.7043686, -65.7828674

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