AUGUSTA – Lorene Pratt, 75, of Farmington, died Tuesday evening at Maine General Medical Center, with her family by her side.
She was born in Dover-Foxcroft, Nov. 16, 1943, a daughter of Leo and Louise (King) Tessier and graduated from Ft. Kent State College.
On July 10, 1965, she married Ronald Pratt in Rockwood. Mrs. Pratt was a teacher having taught in Stratton, Mexico, and the Dirigo school systems, retiring in 1982, when she and her husband purchased Ron’s Trailer Park in Farmington which she managed until they sold it in 2000.
She was a long-time member of the Farmington American Legion Auxiliary and enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a communicant of St. Joseph’s Church in Farmington.
She is loved by her husband, Ron of Farmington; children, Scott (Cyndi) of New Sharon, Jason, and Michelle Leclair (TJ) all of Farmington; 2 grandsons, Andrew and Ryan; two granddaughters, Reagan and Hailey; siblings, Mona Tessier of Gray, Virginia Richards of Vero Beach, FL, Paul Tessier of Fairfield, Cora Eighmey of Waterloo, NY, and Ronald Tessier of Columbia, SC; The family would like to thank the staff at Maine General for their loving care.
A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated, Saturday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. from St. Joseph’s Church, Middle Street, Farmington, followed by a Celebration of Life Reception at the Farmington American Legion. Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial visitation, Friday, Dec. 14 from 5-7 p.m. at the Wiles Remembrance Center/Adams~McFarlane Chapel, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington.
Inurnment will be at the Maine Veteran’s Memorial Cemetery Columbarium, Civic Center Drive, Augusta, in May. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that those who desire consider memorial gifts in Lorene’s memory to the Catholic Children’s Charities of Maine, PO Box 10660, Portland, ME 04104-6060 or ccmaine.org.
Condolences, memories, and a memorial video tribute may be shared on her memorial wall at www.wilesrc.com.
So sorry to read of Mrs. Pratt’s passing. I remember when she and her husband taught school in Stratton..They must of just been out of college. Condolences to the entire Pratt family.
Condolences to Ron and family. Our thoughts are with you.
My heartfelt sympathy and prayers to Ron and all of Lorene’s family. She was a wonderful person and will be very much missed by all that knew her. May she fly high with the Angels now that she is free of pain.
Condolences to Ron and your entire family . Always loved her she always had the most cheerful and wonderful smile. You are all in our prayers and thoughts at this most difficult time! Ann & Alden Wattles
Lorene was a valued member of the Legion Auxiliary and will be greatly missed. My heartfelt sympathy to Ron and their family.
Our sincere condolences to the Pratt family. Rest in Peace free from pain.
My deepest sympathy to Ron and all of her family, rest in peace, Lorene.
Condolences to the Pratt family.
When “I’m so sorry” isn’t enough. My sincere thoughts go out to the whole family.
Thoughts, prayers and our heartfelt sympathy to Ron, Scott, Jason and all of Lorene’s family. Fly high with the angels Lorene, you earned your wings.
We are remembering a wonderful lady. To the family- You are on our mind and in our heart.
Heartfelt Sympathy and thoughts of comfort to Ron and family. Lorene was a lovely and kind person that will be remembered well.
Our most sincere condolences to Ron and his entire family during this most difficult time.
So sorry to hear of you loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
From one Pratt family to another Pratt family, our deepest condolences. RIP Lorene
So sorry to hear about Lurene. Hugs and prayers to Ron and family
My sincerest condolences to Ron and the family.
To the entire Pratt Family: So sorry to hear of Lorene’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time.
Ron, Jason and family
I’m so sorry for your loss. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our sincere condolences to Ron and his family. Lorene will be greatly missed.