Mary Ann Pote

Mary Ann nee Fogg Pote, 70 of the Whiting section of Manchester Twp., and formerly of Toms River most of her life, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2015. She was an elementary school teacher for the Toms River School District, teaching Third Grade, beginning in 1967 at the Walnut Street Elementary School and teaching there until retiring in June of 2004. Born in Montclair, she lived in Toms River most of her life until relocating to Whiting after Hurricane Sandy. She enjoyed arts & crafts.

She is survived by her husband of 47 years, Richard Pote whom she married in 1968. She is survived by a daughter Erika Schreiber of Ft Lauderdale, FL., and a son Christopher of Whiting. Also surviving is a brother Michael & his wife Francine Fogg of Boca Raton, FL., and a brother Vernon and his wife Robin Fogg of Denver, CO., along with many friends, nieces & nephews.

A Memorial Gathering will be Saturday, December 5 from 2-4pm with a Memorial Service beginning at 3:45pm at Anderson & Campbell Funeral Home, 115 Lacey rd., Whiting. 732.350.5700 In lieu of flowers the family respectfully request considering a donation to a local Catholic Charity organization, or any animal rescue association.