PATRICIA ROSS PRATT

For at least 50 years, Pat (with her late husband d, Herb) visited our family farm in NH. She always wrote us in beautiful poetic language afterwards about the birds, the weather, and the scenery so that we felt we were there with her during her visit. She cherished our farm and did many charming water colors of it. Some of these she made into postcards and gave to us. Some of her things are still there, and her spirit will always be there. We will miss her.

We have fond memories of happy times and meaningful collaboration over many years as our parents, Jean and Skip Onesti, had a warm friendship with Pat and Herbert. A true titan of Cambridge, Pat is irreplaceable. Her adventurous spirit will be deeply missed. With love from Sally and Stephen Onesti

I remember Pat and bringing her giant adorable dogs to our house which was great! She was always so smiley and cheerful and wonderful to talk to. I will never forget her and the joy she brought to all those who knew her including my Mom who loved her very much!

I was so fortunate to know Pat for almost 50 years. She was such a dear friend; always cheerful and loving. She made a difference in Cambridge with projects she created and followed. And she reached out to the world, working to bring awareness about the buildup of nuclear weapons as the greatest threat to the environment. Her latest endeavor to make possible a healing garden at Mt Auburn Hospital will help those who are regaining health. She reached out to family and friends and gave us her...

Pat has been an important and influential person to many of us. She was like a light house, showing us the directions with a steady and powerful light of insight, and she was there to help us whenever we needed her. She was exceptionally generous for sharing her knowledge in art and horticulture. We miss her very much but the beacon of her guiding light stays on within us always.
Minako Henderson

Pat was a dear friend to my mother (Kitty Hoblitzelle) for many years at Prouts. I always loved visiting with her when she was in Maine. Her warmth and down-to-earth ways were remarkable; she always made me feel welcome and valued. I feel so fortunate to own five of Pat's watercolors. Just looking at them brings me peace and joy. My deepest condolences to the entire Pratt family on the loss of such a wonderful human being.

Pat was a dear friend to my mother (Kitty Hoblitzelle) for many, many years at Prouts. After my mom passed away, I loved visiting with Pat when she was in Maine. Her warmth and down-to-earth ways were so remarkable; she always made me feel welcome and valued. I feel so fortunate to own at least five of her watercolors. Just looking at them brings me peace and joy. My deepest condolences to the entire Pratt family on the loss of such a wonderful human being.

I was fortunate to connect with Pat in 2009 when she attended my mother's funeral service. Pat was married to my father's best friend at Nobles and Harvard, Herbert Pratt. They shared many memories. Pat brought Herbert to my father's 90th birthday celebration at the Harvard Club. We emailed and chatted on the phone several times. The last time was about 6 weeks ago. We walked in Mount Auburn where Pat showed me Herbert's grave and the dog monuments, which she drew and sent to me. I also...