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Claire Pratt Obituary

Ledyard - Claire (Belisle) Pratt, 70, of Ledyard and Fort Myers, Fla., entered into eternal life on Friday, June 13, 2014, in Ft. Myers, after a long and courageous battle against cancer.

Claire was born on Sept. 24, 1943, in Norwich, to the late Leo and Jeanne Belisle. Claire was a 1961 graduate of NFA and later went on to work at the former Norwich State Hospital as a medical secretary until 1972.

In 1966, she married her beloved husband, James D. Pratt, who survives her.

She was a communicant of Our Lady of the Light Church in Estero, Fla. In addition to being a wonderful wife and mother, Claire was a volunteer at Ledyard Center School during the 1980s. Claire had several hobbies which included crafting, painting, floral arranging, and jewelry making. Claire also loved musical theatre, Mystic Maritime Gallery events, wintering in Florida, and especially loved cats

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her two beloved sons, Douglas of Ledyard and Benjamin of Los Angeles, Calif., along with his wife, Irene, and son, Andrew.

There are no calling hours.

Horizon Funeral Home of Fort Myers, Fla., is in charge of the arrangements which will be private.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Day on Jun. 18, 2014.

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Crystal Kyllo

June 20, 2014

Doug, with deepest sympathies to you and your family.

Tracie and Ian Brown

June 19, 2014

Our thoughts are with you Doug and your entire family during this difficult time. She was a wonderful lady, and it was an honor to know her. Now she's a piece and in no more pain. It was a pleasure knowing her all of these years. Nothing but loving thoughts to you Doug to Ben, Irene, AJ and your father. Just remember she loved you all so very much. Love you Doug. Xo

Diane Marchigiano

June 19, 2014

May her light shine on forever in your hearts! Love Diane and Anthony, Mom, Kristy, and Mario

Dawn Koonce

June 18, 2014

Doug,
My sincerest condolences to you and your family at this time. You have been and always will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Blessings...
Dawn

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