Wayne Russell Pratt, 57, of 18 Virginia Street, Saranac Lake passed away on Tuesday December 20, 2011 after a brave battle with pancreatic cancer.
He was born on June 6, 1954. Wayne grew up in Saranac Lake. While attending Saranac Lake School District he was an All-Northern pitcher in baseball. He was an avid outdoors man and had a special love for hunting and fishing. Wayne worked in tree removal and construction for many years.
Wayne is survived by his brothers: Kevin and his wife, Susan of Saranac Lake. Ward and his wife, Jeanine of Bloomingdale, Tim of Lake Placid, Roger and his wife, Amber of Saranac Lake. He also has nieces and a nephew.
Special thanks to his good friend Bill Allen, and all who supported and helped Wayne during his illness.
He was pre-deceased by his mother, Betty (Britting) Pratt and his father, Russell Pratt.
Funeral arrangements are in care of the Fortune-Keough Funeral Home in Saranac Lake. A memorial service will take place at 11:00 AM on Wednesday January 4, 2012 at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Saranac Lake.
Friends wishing to remember Wayne may make a memorial contribution to Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Family and friends can also share their memories and sign the online guest book at fortunekeoughfuneralhome.com.