MICHAEL JOHN PRATT

COLCHESTER — Michael John Pratt passed away at his home in Colchester, Vt., that he shared with long-time girlfriend Suzanne LaDuc. He was born in Burlington Vermont and attended Middlebury Union High School. He then began his security adventures starting with Middlebury College.

He was predeceased by his father, Gerald R. Pratt; grandparents Lucien and Thea Desabrais; and his aunt Lisa Desabrais.

He is survived by his mother, Marion Desabrais; sisters April Desabrais, Jessica Hayes, Tanager Polowchak, Corinne Doherty and Danielle Kennedy-LaReau; brother Andrew Pratt; his aunts Lucie Noble and Rebecca Desabrais; nieces and nephews Jenna Bergeron, Julia Fitzgerald, Alexzander Dragon and Sophia Fleming; and grandnieces and grandnephews Landyn Bruce, Westyn, Holdyn and Kalvyn Bergeron, Annabelle and Myles Fitzgerald, and Kinley and Owen Fleming.

Michael will be remembered for his large dedication to his family. He was a very loving and caring man who was an artist at heart — shown through his poetry and painting. Michael was known for the many books he read and lots of knowledge about history. He was a man of many jokes and a large amount of humor.

Michael will be deeply missed and held near and dear to our hearts.

A private burial will be held with immediate family members. A celebration of life will be held at the VFW in Middlebury, Vt., Thursday June 25, from 3-7 p.m. ◊