Mrs. Eileen M. Potvin

March 29, 1959 - December 9, 2018

Eileen M. Potvin “Ellie” Loving Mother and Sister Eileen Mary (Lenihan) Potvin, 59, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2018, following a brief illness. She was the wife of Gary Potvin who died in 1991. Eileen was born in Lowell on March 29, 1959, a daughter of the late Thomas and Helen (Walcott) Lenihan. She attended the Sacred Heart Grammar School and was a graduate of Lowell High School. Eileen "Ellie" Potvin was a kindhearted, selfless, compassionate soul who always brought light, positivity, and comic relief to everyone she knew. Throughout her life, she had several hobbies to keep her mind and body busy. Such interests included enjoying nature, specifically being out in the sun (as every summer she would attempt, and often accomplish, a healthy tan). Ellie also enjoyed decorating, particularly for Christmas and various holidays. She had a fantastic memory and always remembered the birthdays of her friends and family, always calling on their special day to wish them well. When she wasn't engaging with her loved ones during her life, Ellie loved to play games. Whether it be card/board games such as Cribbage or Yahtzee, computer games such as those on Pogo.com or FaceBook (Coin Master was one of her most recent favorites), or the longtime favorite venue game of Bingo, she always found a way to enjoy her time on Earth. Cooking was also one of her strong suits, as she always concocted delicious treats for her family. Keeping everyone healthy and happy was her main focus in life, a trait that her daughter hopes to inhabit in her honor. Ellie is survived by her daughter, Kerriann Potvin of Nashua; her sisters, Kathleen Desilets and her spouse Lisa Christie of Newburyport, Sheila Floria and her husband Edward of Fitchburg; three brothers Patrick Lenihan of Lowell, Michael Lenihan and his wife Patricia of Lunenburg and Thomas Lenihan and his wife Anna of San Antonio, TX, as well as her dear friend Joseph Carney, and many nieces and nephews. FUNERAL NOTICE Eileen M. Potvin Family and friends may call at the FAY McCABE FUNRAL HOME, 105 MOORE STREET, LOWELL on FRIDAY from 9 AM until 11 AM. Her Funeral Service will follow at 11 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, donations in Eileen’s memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 1 Montgomery Ave. Nashua, NH 03060. ARRANGEMENTS BY THE FAY McCABE FUNERAL DIRECTORS 978-459-9222 www.faymccabe.com