JEANINE C. PRATT – (1933-2026)
NORTH HERO – Family and friends are invited to celebrate the life of Jeanine C. Pratt who passed away on June 26, 2026, at the age of 92. Jeanine was born July 23, 1933. A native daughter of Montpelier, VT, Jeanine attended St. Michael’s Elementary and high schools, followed by Mount St. Vincent College in New York, marrying her childhood sweetheart Larry Pratt in 1953.
Side-by-side with her husband Larry, Jeanine raised their six children in Montpelier. With the children mostly out of the nest, Jeanine and Larry moved to Kuwait for a four-year stint, living in the U.S. Embassy compound where Larry worked with Kuwaiti engineers developing the national highway system, while Jeanine taught English to local school children.
Upon their return from Kuwait, Jeanine was an active participant in the North Hero community for over thirty-five years where she and Larry were founding members of the North Hero Pelots Bay Restoration Association that continues to be germane to the aquatic health of the North Hero island watershed.
Anyone who knew Jeanine would concur that she had an ever-present laugh that could fill a room.
Jeanine is survived by her six children, Jody Barna, Dean Pratt, Jeff Pratt, Tim Pratt, Eric Pratt and Carl Pratt, along with nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
A more extensive account of Jeanine’s life and an opportunity to write your condolences can be found at the Guare & Sons website: https://www.guareandsons.com/obituaries
Please join family and friends for Mass and a celebration of her life on Saturday, Aug. 1 at St. Augustine’s, 16 Barre St., Montpelier, VT at 11 a.m. All are welcome to join the family for a reception immediately following the services at a location to be determined.
In lieu of flowers, Jeanine has asked that contributions be made to any of her favorite organizations below.
North Hero Volunteer Fire Department Women’s Auxiliary, c/o Grace Edwards, 532 Savage Point Rd. North Hero, VT 05474.
North Hero Volunteer Fire Department Building Fund, c/o Deborah Benson, P.O. Box 132, North Hero, VT 05474. Donation by check is preferable, and please include RAISE THE LADDER in the check memo description.
Partners in Bay Restoration Association, 334 Carry Bay Lane, North Hero, VT 05474.