Gilmanton Iron Works------Raymond E. Pratte, 82 passed away Wednesday, December 23, 2015 after a long illness. Raymond was born in Manchester, N.H. and retired from the Manchester Highway Department. Raymond was a veteran of the Korean War.
Raymond is survived by his wife Wilma (Hannemann) Pratte of 57 years, a son, David Pratte and his wife Kimberly of Bedford; three daughters, Linda Coulter and her husband, Jerry Coulter Jr., of Auburn, Diane Eaton of Gilmanton and Joann Cheney and her husband, David, of Gilmanton Iron Works; five grandchildren, one great-grandson, two sisters, Rita Stempska of Hampton, Cecile Talbot and her husband, Emile of Manchester; and a brother Roger Pratte and his wife Estelle of Florida.
In addition to his parents, Ernest and Cecile (Proulx) Pratte, he is predeceased by a sister, Lorraine Pratte, a son-in-law, Kenneth Eaton and a brother-in-law, Matthew Stempska.
There will be no calling hours or funeral services per Raymond's wishes.
Memorial donations may be made to Concord Regional Nurse Association, 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia NH is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.