Florence(Flo) L. Larson was born on September 30, 1927 in Syracuse NY and passed away on August 28, 2025 in Fairport, NY, surrounded by family at age 97.
Florence was predeceased by her parents Anna and Nicholas Scheftic, siblings Pauline, William, Walter, Pearl, Jeanette and Helena. Also, first husband Allen H. Potter Jr, second husband Raymand C. Larson, son Geoffrey D. Potter, and grandsons Stephen N. Potter Jr. and Shawn M. McClane. She is survived by her beloved sister Annette (Sunday) Deon of Cicero N.Y., devoted sons Allen/Sandy (Barbara) Potter III and Stephen (Linda) Potter along with many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Florence grew up in the Syracuse area and graduated from Marcellus Central School in 1942 at the age of 15. She worked in the woolen mill in Marcellus, First Trust Savings Bank and took courses at Syracuse University which led to an accounting career at Alltel Telephone Company until her retirement. She was devoted to her family, and cared for many of her siblings. She was the family archivalist, spending many hours researching and maintaining the family history. She enjoyed creating gifts for everyone through her quilting, knitting and crocheting. She was never afraid to try new experiences including driving a stock car, managing her son’s baseball team, golfing and saltwater fishing with her husband Ray.
A Memorial mass will be held at St John of Rochester, 8 Wickford Way, Fairport, NY 14450, on September 9, 2025 11AM. The mass will also be livestreamed at https://stjohnfairport.org/streaming. A reception will be held immediately after for family and friends to visit and share your stories of her remarkable life.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Florence’s honor to Lollypop Farms, 99 Victor Rd, Fairport NY 14450.
9 responses to “Larson, Florence L.”
Condolences to the family. Flo was such a sweetheart. We so enjoyed all our visits with her. God Bless, til we meet again.
Karen
Florence will always hold a special place in my heart. She was so good to me. First she introduced me to Walt and we married because of her. Then she got me a job working with her at Alltel telephone Co. I had the privilege of working there 40 years because of her. She was a beautiful person that I will never forget
My Aunt Florence was a kind but confident woman. I appreciated getting to know her at the Lischak Family reunions held in late July. Her knowledge of our Ukrainian heritage was phenomenal AND she kept the Family Tree alive. I always wished I lived closer, to get to know her even better. Gerry out in Oregon
Several knew her as “Flo” at the Irondequoit Bay Fish and Game Club. She had such a love for crocheting , knitting, quilting, reading, love for the Yankees, etc!
Loved hearing her family stories.
She was a beautiful, sweet, friend. Loved our times at the “club,” “Buds on the Bay”, Legacy visits, lunches at Shadow Creek, and the Fairport Baptist Home. Love you, Flo!
A lady who brought me into her large family and made me feel welcome. Florence taught me to cook her Ukrainian food and was always there when I needed help.
Sandy and family, Sorry to hear about your Mother’s passing. Peace of the Lord and God Bless.
Aunt Florence had the biggest smile that lit up every room! I was honored to have one last visit a few weeks ago on our visit to the Leschak family reunion! Peace be with Aunt Florence 🙏 ❤️ 💕
My memories of Florence are filled with her laughter, intelligence, creativity and warmth. I am sorry that I wasn’t able to visit in time to be with her before she died. May you all know comfort in your memories of her and her presence with you in these times and in the future. She had a generous heart. Lots of love, Louise
One of my life regrets is not keeping in touch with Flo in the years after my dad, Bud, died. She was such a sweet woman, but she always spoke her mind and had her opinions. She was an important part of my dad’s life during the last years of his life.
Our deepest sympathies to allow her family and friends.