Obituary
Potter- Frederick Santee, 89, passed away peacefully on Saturday evening,
August 16, 2025, at the Light Hill Hospice House in Canandaigua.
A brief service will be held on Saturday, September 6 at 1p.m. at the Potter Firehouse 1255 Phelps Rd Middlesex NY 14507 followed by celebration of Fred’s life until 4 p.m.. Burial will take place at the convenience of the family in Nettle Valley Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that memorial contributions be directed to Light Hill, 5160 Parrish Street Extension, Canandaigua, NY 14424. Donations may also be made online athttps://lighthillhome.org.
Fred was born on September 22, 1935, the son of Efner Santee and Agnes Brown Santee. He worked for 27 years at Johnson & Smith Florist in Penn Yan, and later retired from the Marcus Whitman School District in 2002. Fred enjoyed playing cards, fishing, working outside, & spending time with family.
He is survived by his devoted wife of 62½ years, Betty Ann (Watts); his daughter Ann (Stan) Mullin; his son Jim (Paula) Santee; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and grandchildren.
Fred was predeceased by his siblings Pauline, Doris, Albert, Bill, John, Paul & Donald.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Fred’s Family.
Services
Memorial Service
Potter Firehouse
Middlesex, NY
Celebration of Life
Potter Firehouse
Middlesex, NY
Condolences
Michael Santee from Middlesex , New York on Aug. 20, 2025
So sorry to hear of Uncle Freddy's passing. He will be missed.
ALLEN BURNETT from Middlesex, NY on Aug. 20, 2025
Our thoughts and prayers are with Betty and all of Fred's Family at this time. I always enjoyed Fred and Betty's company whenever they needed me for the big dish. And the wonderful cookies and conversation we would share during my visits. I will cherish all the memories made here in Potter knowing Fred and Betty as they truly are an icon of our little community of Potter and it was awesome when we had mixed bred rabbits as Betty's would escape so they could have some midnight fun as rabbits do. God Bless Fred and Family for all they have contributed to Potter unselfishly. I will miss seeing you walk to the mailbox Fred, God's speed ole friend.
Chris & Sharon Grzeskowiak from Stanley, NY on Aug. 20, 2025
Oh my goodness, another kind and gentle soul has passed on. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. Thinking of the Santee family through heartache this morning. Rest in peace Fred….
Lynn Lafler from Middlesex on Aug. 20, 2025
Another friend! I will miss bumping into you at the blood work lab. I always would look for you. Mr. Santee you were a good soul. Rest well! Bless your family...