Thomas Leon "Tom" Pratt

1955 - 2011  (55 years)

• Name	Thomas Leon Pratt
  Birth	15 Nov 1955	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [1, 2, 3, 4]
  	Agency: Athol Memorial Hospital
  Graduation	1975 (19 years)	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [4]
  He graduated from Athol High School.
  History	Tom graduated in Jun 1975 from Athol High School, Athol, Massachusetts. He entered the United States Air Force from 1975 until 1979 being honorably discharged as a Sergeant. According to his obituary, "Tom worked for the L.S. Starrett Company as a computer programmer for the past 32 years. He was a certified EMT, was an active member of the Mohawk Amateur Radio Club, serving as president for several terms working many events providing radio coverage, including the Boston Marathon which he did for 13 years. He loved hiking, kayaking and long -distance biking. Tom was also an accomplished photographer, especially on local scenes and loved every new gadget that came out."  [4]
  Military	1975 to 1979 (19 years)
  He served in the United States Air Force being honorably discharged as a Sergeant.
  Residence	1996 (40 years)	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [2]
  204 Freedom Street
  Death	26 Mar 2011	Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [4]
  	Agency: Quabbin Valley Healthcare Center
  Obituary	28 Mar 2011 (55 years)  [4]
  Thomas L. Pratt of Athol, MA, died March 26 after an illness. He was the son of the late George R. Pratt and TFA member Betty-­?Sue Ballou Pratt. He was born in Athol Nov. 15, 1955, and lived there all his life. He served in the Air Force for four years and worked for L.S. Starret Co. as a computer programmer for 32 years. He was a certified EMT, an active member and past president of the Mohawk Amateur Radio Club, and loved hiking, kayaking and long-­distance biking. Tom was also an accomplished photographer. Tom leaves a son, Ryan; his mother; three siblings, seven nieces and nephews, and his long-­?time best friend, Wayne Richardson. The family suggests contributions to the Gardner VNA Hospice Program, 34 Pearley Ln., Gardner, MA 01440, or the Mohawk Amateur Radio Club, c/o Mark S. Kimmel, 347 Ridge Road, Athol, MA 01331.
  Burial	Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts   [4]
  Siblings	1 brother and 2 sisters
  + 1. Thomas Leon "Tom" Pratt,   b. 15 Nov 1955, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 26 Mar 2011, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts  (Age 55 years) + 2. Susan Ann Pratt + 3. Lt. Col. John Richard Pratt, USAF Ret + 4. Linda Grace Pratt
  Person ID	I2404	| Clan of Jonathan, Tribe of Sarah
  Last Modified	12 May 2019

  
  

  Father	George R. Pratt,   b. 02 Nov 1925, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts d. 21 Aug 1996, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts (Age 70 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Mother	Betty-Sue Ballou, R.N.,   b. 25 Mar 1932, Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida d. 25 Dec 2018, Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts (Age 86 years)
  Relationship	Birth
  Marriage	5 Jul 1954	Orange, Franklin County, Massachusetts
  	Agency: Central Congregational Church
  Age at Marriage	He : 28 years and 8 months - She : 22 years and 4 months.
  Family ID	F1405	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Shari Lynn Ball
  Children	1. Ryan Thomas Pratt
  Family ID	F1441	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	6 Jul 2014

  
  

• Event Map		Birth - 15 Nov 1955 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts Graduation - 1975 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts Residence - 1996 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts Death - 26 Mar 2011 - Athol, Worcester County, Massachusetts Burial - - Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, Winchendon, Worcester County, Massachusetts  = Link to Google Earth
  Pin Legend	: Address       : Location       : City/Town       : County/Shire       : State/Province       : Country       : Not Set

  
  

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• Sources

  [S98] Pratt, Betty-Sue. Descendants of Charles Brigham, (Athol, Massachusetts: manuscript, 1997). [S92] Town Clerk of Athol. Street List, Athol, Mass - 1996, (Athol, Massachusetts: Town of Athol, 1997). [S388] Delvee Historian. Delvee Family Records 1887 - 1988, (Warwick, Massachusetts: manuscript, 1988). [S717] Obituary of Thomas L. Pratt, (Athol, Massachusetts: Athol Daily News, 28 March 2011).