Gilbert A. Pratte

Gilbert A. Pratte, 74, of 459 Kelley Street, died November 25, 2001, at residence after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born in Manchester, NH on December 23, 1926, the son of Alfred and Marie Laura (Lacombe) Pratte and had been a lifelong resident of the Queen City. He attended West High School, was a W.W. II Navy Veteran serving during the Korean conflict, was a member of the American Legion Sweeney Post, retired as a letter carrier for the US Post Office after 31 years of service and was currently employed as a part-timer for Avis Rent-a-Car. Mr. Pratte was the widower of Ruth M. (Sinclair) Pratte of 38 years who died in 1991 and also predeceased by his brother A. Emund Pratte. Family members include a son Stephen Pratte of Manchester, two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Susan) Mahoney of Auburn and Pamela Pratte of Hooksett, a granddaughter Ashley Mahoney of Auburn, a sister, Dorothy Campbell of Manchester, one aunt, several nieces, nephews and cousins. SERVICES: Calling hours are at the Phaneuf Funeral Homes & Crematorium, 250 Coolidge Avenue, Tuesday from 5 to 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church. Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 360 Route 101 Unit 501, Bedford, NH 03110.