Stars turn out for removal of much-loved actress Potter

DOZENS of the stars of stage and screen turned out yesterday evening for the removal of one of the country’s most popular entertainers, Maureen Potter.

Garda outriders escorted the hearse carrying the remains of the 79-year-old to St Bridget’s Church in Killester, Dublin, where several hundred mourners had gathered to pay their respects.

The actor John Kelly, of Strumpet City fame, was at the church along with Ronnie Drew of The Dubliners and Twink, who performed on several occasions alongside the acknowledged queen of pantomime.