Jeannette M. Pratt – 81, passed away in the comfort of her family at the Central Medical Center in Berlin on Wednesday, December 10, 2014. Born in Burlington on December 21, 1932, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Melvina (Poissant) Bouffard. She was previously married to Alan Pratt. Jeannette was a 1950 graduate of Winooski High School. Busy and happy as a homemaker and raising her eight children, she later was employed at IBM, retiring following 17 years of service. In her leisure time she enjoyed crocheting as well as spending time with her large and loving family. Jeannette is loved and mourned by her children, Terri Pratt of Waterbury Center, Brenda Pratt and her companion Ed Drill of Waterbury Center, Sharon Pratt of Burlington, Debbie Pratt of Burlington, Mike Pratt of St. George, Doug Pratt and his wife Jody of Bumpus Mills TN, Steve Pratt of Williston and Mark Pratt of Burlington; 7 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; a sister, Leona Morin and her husband Ed of Essex Center; as well as nieces and extended family. Jeannette was predeceased by a sister, Irene Bouffard, and a brother, Norman Bouffard. Jeannette's family would like to extend to the staff of the Squier House in Waterbury their sincere appreciation for the loving care and compassion shown to her during her stay there over the past 6 years. Friends and family are invited to a time of visitation and celebration for Jeannette at the Perkins-Parker Funeral Home in Waterbury on Tuesday, December 16, 2014 from 4 – 6 p.m. For those who wish, memorial gifts in lieu of flowers would be appreciated to the Waterbury Area Food Shelf, 57 South Main Street #2, Waterbury, Vermont 05676. To send online condolences please visit us at www.perkinsparker.com and Facebook.

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