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Lillian Pratt

PRATT, Lillian Mary – 92, New Glasgow, formerly of Truro. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our mom, Lillian May Pratt, on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 at Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. 
Born in Brookside, Colchester County, she was a daughter of the late Noble and Winnifred (Isenor) McNutt. She was the oldest of 10 children, which was instrumental in her development into a woman who was always looking out for and caring for others.
Married to Joseph Pratt and having three children, Lillian was a long-time member of St. John’s Anglican Church, Truro, where she served as a Sunday school teacher and superintendent, member of ACW evening branch, Altar guild, Parish council and choir. She was often seen at catering events in the church hall on various church suppers and other fund raisers. 
In 1998, she moved to Alma, Pictou County, becoming a member of St. George’s Anglican Church, singing in the choir and helping out with church suppers and events.
Lillian loved sewing, knitting and crochet, creating projects for church sales and making sure that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren had homemade quilts, mittens, hats and scarves to keep them warmed by her love. She was also known as a cake decorator and many young couples in the Truro area and family members had a wedding cake lovingly created by Lillian. She loved to cook and bake for her family and for her church and took great joy in her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Along with her parents and husband, Joe, Lillian was predeceased by her sister, Grace Cowl; brothers, Chester, Cecil, Gordon, Russell; son-in-law, Keith Caborn; five nieces. 
She is survived by her daughters, Gloria Caborn, Dorothy (Glen) Matthews; son, Joel (Susan); sisters, Frances Caddell, Florence MacAdam, Hazel (Donald) Hatt; brother, Alden (Evelyn) McNutt; sister-in-law, Rita McNutt; grandchildren, Mark, Melanie, Jason, Jonathan, Michael, Lorne, Kelly and their spouses/partners; 10 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where Lillian’s family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m., Sunday, May 29, 2016. A celebration Eucharist of Lillian’s life will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, May 30, 2016, at St John’s Anglican Church, 23 Church Street, Truro, The Reverend Gary Yetman and The Reverend Lid Haugen-Strand officiating.
Family flowers only.
If so desired, donations in Lillian’s memory to St. John’s Anglican Church (Memorial Fund) or St. George’s Anglican Church (General Fund) are welcomed.
Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Lillian’s obituary on-line and selecting “Send A Condolence” at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

 

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