Bernard E. Pratt

Bernard E. Pratt obituary, Belfast, ME

Bernard E. Pratt

Bernard Pratt Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Riposta Funeral Home - Belfast on Nov. 30, 2022.
Obituary of Bernard E. Pratt
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Bernard Elverson Pratt
Born April 29, 1948, on Beals Island, Maine
Died November 24, 2022, in Morrill, Maine
I, Bernard (Ben, Bennie) Pratt, am writing this obituary during the pandemic of 2020-2021, and updating it afterward to convey my thoughts and feelings at this time of my life.
I am survived by my wife of nearly 27 years, Lorraine, daughters Amy Pratt Emerson and her husband Shane of Columbia Falls, Jennifer Tandy Cooke Boynton and her husband Christopher of Augusta, and Elizabeth Darcy Cooke of Ellsworth, Maine, two grandsons, Evan Emerson of Columbia Falls and Jack Boynton of Augusta, and a sister, Laura Pratt Alley of Jonesport, as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
I was predeceased by my father and mother, Malcolm and Frances Alley Pratt, a brother, Gary Pratt, a very special nephew, Todd Michael Alley, a brother-in-law, John Alley, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. All were loved and are still missed to this day.
Being an organ donor, I would like all my organs or body parts that can be used to help others removed prior to my cremation if possible. I do not want a funeral or a memorial service. My ashes are to be spread at high tide off the point of Great Wass Island overlooking Slate Island.
I offer no apologies other than what I have made in life. Friendships have been important to me throughout my life, and many true friends have stayed in contact with me during my entire life. "There are friends in life... and there are friends for life."
I leave this life believing in God.
"Fair Winds and Following Seas."
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Captain Dave Sulin MMA-'71

December 14, 2022

As a classmate of Bennie's at Maine Maritime Academy I can honestly say that he was one of the finest guys I ever met. Bennie was a friend to all and was always willing to pitch in and lend a hand whenever and wherever needed. There are not enough people with the high personal standards of Bennie Pratt in this world. Bennie always had a kind word and smile for everyone and when we crossed paths a few times long after graduation from MMA we started chatting as if no time had passed at all. He will always be remembered as a most kind and decent soul. Rest in Peace old friend and know that our hearts are heavy as we contemplate life without you.

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