G. Arthur Pratt
1925 - 2019
G. Arthur Pratt
Visitation Information
Visitation
November 27, 2019
Visitation Time
1-3 PM
Visitation Location
Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
Burial Information
Burial Date
Private Interment
Burial Location
Onslow Island Cemetery, Central Onslow
Requested Charity
Onslow Island Cemetery or Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade
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G. Arthur Pratt – 94, Central Onslow, passed away peacefully, with family at his side, on Friday morning, November 22, 2019, at The Mira Long Term Care Centre, Truro. Born in Truro, he was a son of the late Clarence and Bessie (Downing) Pratt.

Arthur was a member of Trinity United Church and Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade. He was a veteran of the Second World War having served with The North Nova Scotia Highlanders and was a member of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro. He worked as a mechanic at Dewar’s Garage in Bible Hill, Blaikies in Truro, Vantage Volkswagon and Will Kare Paving.  He loved fiddle music, old cars, dancing, going to the weekend dances and enjoyed going RVing with their friends to various places.

Arthur is survived by his daughters, Joan (Al) Roland, Truro; Mary Pratt (Judi Milne), Conquerall Bank; sons, Robert (Judy) Pratt, Truro Heights; Brian Pratt, Hart Lake; Michael Pratt (Joyce), Central Onslow; Randy Pratt (Pauline Currie), Harmony; sisters-in-law, Audrey Organ, Debert; Louise Pratt, and her two sons, David and Chris, Kamloops, British Columbia; 15 grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Irene Edith (Dickson); brothers, Gary (Diane) Pratt, Arnie Pratt; brother-in-law, Rex Organ; niece, Carol Organ.

Special thanks are extended to all Dad’s caregivers, especially Annette Henderson, who enabled George and Irene to stay in their home for as long as they could and also to the staff at The Mira for your wonderful care.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where members of Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 26, Truro, will conduct a tribute service 12:30 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, 2019, followed by visitation from 1-3 pm. Private interment in Onslow Island Cemetery, Central Onslow. If so desired, donations in Arthur’s memory to Onslow Island Cemetery (c/o Marie F. McCully Collier, 9 Main Street, Bible Hill, NS B2N 4G4) or Onslow Belmont Fire Brigade (c/o Walter McElhinney, 19 Cutten Lane, Central Onslow, NS  B6L 5B7) are welcomed. Private messages of condolence may be sent to the family by viewing Arthur’s obituary on-line and selecting "Send A Condolence" at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com