Irene Edith Pratt
1922-2018
Pratt, Irene Edith, of Central
Onslow, passed away peacefully Monday,
January 1, 2018 at The Mira Long Term Care Centre Truro. Born in
Truro, December 24, 1922, she was a daughter of the late Roy and Mary
(MacGregor) Dickson. Irene was a member of Trinity United Church
Central Onslow, and the UCW for 50 years. She loved playing
cards, especially 45’s and Bridge, and was a member of the
Onslow Bridge Club for over 55 years. She missed her best friend, Leta
Hill, and had many fond memories of childhood times spent together as
well as maintaining a close friendship right up until the time of
Leta’s death. She was a true homemaker and loved caring for
her home. She took great pride in its appearance and making people
feel at home. Irene is survived by her husband George Arthur Pratt,
the love of her life for 73 years; daughters, Joan (Al) Roland, Truro,
Mary Pratt (Judi Milne) Conquerall Bank; sons, Robert (Judy) Pratt,
Brian Pratt (Vicki Spears), Truro Heights, Michael Pratt (Joyce
Arsenault), Central Onslow, Randy Pratt (Pauline Currie), Harmony;
sister, Audrey “Dixie” Organ, Truro; 15
grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 5
great-great-grandchildren. Besides her parents, she was predeceased by
brother-in-law, Rexford “Rex” Organ; niece, Carol
Organ. No visitation by request. Arrangements have been entrusted to
the Mattatall ~ Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street Truro, from where
funeral service will be held 2 pm Monday, January 8, 2018, Rev. Glenn
MacLean officiating, with a reception to follow in the funeral home.
Interment at a later date in the Onslow Island Cemetery. Family
flowers only. Donations in Irene’s memory may be made to the
Trinity United Church, the Onslow Island Cemetery Fund, or to a
charity of your choice. Special thanks to all the caregivers and staff
at The Mira for all their care and compassion given to Irene during
her stay there. Private messages of condolence can be sent to the
family by viewing Irene’s obituary and selecting “Send
A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Irene Edith Pratt 19222018.source
Death notice for the town of: Truro, Province: Nova Scotia