Lillian May
Pratt – 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