South Pomfret, VT – Michele “Mickey” Lee “Gaudreau” Potwin, 73, passed away peacefully on October 13, 2026, at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center surrounded by loved ones.

Born on August 7, 1953, Mickey was originally from West Lebanon, New Hampshire, and later made her home in South Pomfret, Vermont, where she built a life filled with family, laughter, friendship, and countless memories.

Mickey was a loving wife to Steven Potwin and a devoted mother to her four children and amazing meme to her eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Mickey was known for her laughter, her incredible sense of humor, and her ability to bring joy into the lives of those around her.

Mickey retired from the phone company at a young age. She had a great golf game and spent time working at Lake Morey Country Club, where she made memories and friendships that became an important part of her life.

Above all else, Mickey loved her family and friends. She treasured the time spent with her husband, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, and her love for them was at the heart of who she was. Her laughter, humor, strength, and the memories she created with the people she loved will remain with them forever.

Mickey is survived by her husband, Steven Potwin; her children, Joel Carey and his wife Kimberly, Darci Barry, Chris Potwin and his wife Whitney, and Robin Potwin; her grandchildren, Tia Barry, Jacob Carey, Maxwell Carey, Willow Carey, Travis Rowe, Sierra Rowe, Sydney Potwin, and Gracy Potwin; her great-grandchildren, Aubree Rowe and Cohen Hall; her brother, Peter Gaudreau and his wife Kathy; her sister, Tami Esbjerg; and many extended family members and friends who loved her dearly.

Mickey leaves behind a lifetime of laughter, love, and memories that will be carried on by the family she cherished so deeply. Her absence will be felt every day, but so will the love she gave so freely.

She will be forever loved, forever remembered, and forever missed.

Services are being planned for a later date.