He was born on June 8, 1936, in Winchester, NH, son of the late Harold and Mae (Wall) Pratt. He was the youngest of eight children.
Following his schooling, Alvin worked at the Tannery in his hometown of Winchester and later at Princess Shoe Company in Keene. He held a 35-year career with Kingsbury Corporation in Keene as a Machinist. During his retirement, until the age of 81, he continued to remain hardworking and self-employed doing lawncare and snow removal.
In 1954, Alvin married the love of his life, Lorraine Cummings. They celebrated over 63 years of marriage before her passing in 2018.
Alvin was an active member at the Keene Moose Lodge and American Legion. He enjoyed gardening, fishing, and hunting in his younger years. He was most proud of his five children and cherished his Saturday nights out dancing with Lorraine.
Alvin will be greatly missed by many, especially his children: Robert A. Pratt and his wife Nancy of Merrimack, NH, Dennis J. Pratt and his wife Kim of Fitzwilliam, NH Sharon M. O’Connor and her husband Michael of Westmoreland, NH, Julie A. Rooney and her husband Steve of Troy, NH, Richard E. “Rick” Pratt and his wife Jenn of Spofford, NH; thirteen grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Shirley Lloyd and her husband Tex of Keene, NH; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family members and friends.
In addition to his wife Lorraine and parents, Alvin was predeceased by his seven siblings.
Family would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the nursing staff at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH, for their impeccable care of Alvin.
Services for Alvin will be held privately with family and burial will take place at Monadnock View Cemetery in Keene, NH.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to be made to the Activities Fund at Maplewood Nursing Home, 201 River Road, Westmoreland, NH 03467 or to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 North Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601 (www.ALZ.org).
