Gilmanton Iron Works------Wilma Ruth Pratte, 76 passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Wilma was born in Manchester, N.H. She worked for Elliot Hospital as a dietary aide for over 10 years before retiring.
Wilma enjoyed gardening and above all spending time with her family. She was also an accomplished and well known folk artist. Her wood carvings are works of art that many will cherish.
Wilma is survived by 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, Krystal, Johnathan, Jason, Anna Marie and Nathan; two great-grandchildren, Cameron and Madelynn two sisters, Mary Boucher and her husband, Tom of Hooksett and Susan Burnham and her husband, Tom of Massachusetts.
In addition to her parents, William and Ruth (Shea) Hannemann, she is predeceased by a sister-in-law, 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 Wilma's wishes.
For those who wish the family suggests memorial donations may be made to Concord Regional VNA , 30 Pillsbury Street, Concord, NH 03301 C/O Hospice program.
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 memorial please visit www.wilkinsonbeane.com.