David PRATT

With admiration for his resolve and commitment to a person's right to choose, we are deeply saddened to share that David Pratt died peacefully, with Medical Assistance in Dying on April 9, 2024. David was surrounded by loving family and friends. David was born in Worthing, Sussex, England, on November 4, 1939. As the middle son of Major James Henry Pratt, a veteran of two World Wars, and Deaconess Kathleen Pratt, his early life consisted of many moves throughout England. This led to a lifelong passion for travel, exploration and the English countryside. David's guidance, integrity and generosity of spirit will be especially missed by his daughters, Kathleen (Roman) and Rosemary; his son, Jonathan (Kim); and his grandchildren, Ella, Calum, Eli, Clara and Charlie. Predeceased by brother, Michael (Edna); David is survived by his loved brother, Tim (late Maggie); and nephews and nieces, Robert, Andrew, Catherine, Liz, Anthony and Suzie; his Lindler in-laws; and his dear friends, Ron Common, Lorraine Frost, and Debbie Earl; as well as a village of close friends, former colleagues, and fellow writers. David attained a scholarship to Oxford University and a fellowship to Harvard University before earning a PhD at University of Toronto and, later in life, an honorary doctorate from Nipissing University. He had a deep commitment to teaching and to lifelong learning. While working as Professor of Education at Queen's University for almost 30 years, he published two major texts on curriculum before pursuing his love of writing full-time. He received numerous awards in both education and writing, and his articles, poetry and short stories have appeared in many newspapers, literary journals and anthologies in the United States, Canada, Britain and Australia. The family would like to express their heartfelt thanks for the outstanding care provided to David by healthcare staff while he was at Kingston General Hospital, The Transitional Care Unit and Providence Care Hospital. In honour of David's wishes, there will be no funeral or memorial service. A private celebration of life will be held at a later date. Memories and tributes may be shared at: www.jamesreidfuneralhome.com