Auburn-Karen K. (Armstrong) Pratt, 54, of Auburn passed away Tuesday, November 1st in UMass Memorial Medical Center after a 2½ year battle with cancer. She leaves her husband of 36 years; Lou Pratt, a daughter; Jeannie wife of Keith Michelson of Auburn, two sons; Tim and his wife Jen Pratt of Myrtle Beach, SC and Rob and his wife Holly Pratt of Las Vegas, NV, three grandchildren; Eric Michelson, Colton Pratt and Melanie Pratt, her mother; Darlene Coleman of Yucaipa, CA, father-in-law; Leo Pratt, Sr. of Leicester, five sisters; Kathy Sawyer, Margaret Orcutt and Linda Aroz all of CA, Pat Furguson and Jean Bergeron both of OR, three brothers; David Armstrong and Danny Armstrong both of CA and Phillip Coleman of OR. She was predeceased by her father; Donald Armstrong, brother; Dennis Armstrong and sister; Mary Hare.
Mrs. Pratt was born in Iowa City, Iowa on May 4, 1951. Karen worked as a waitress at the Wyndham Hotel in Westborough for 16 years and previously at IHOP in Shrewsbury for 18 years. She assisted her husband Lou, hosting Karaoke and D.J. shows throughout the area. Karen was happiest when surrounded by family and friends. She loved dancing, cheap wine, crafts, planning family gatherings, and never missed an opportunity to dress in costume for Halloween. Her contagious smile and beautiful dimples could brighten the darkest day. She had an amazing ability to find good in everyone she met. She will be sorely missed by all whose lives she touched. She was a remarkable woman that lived a fulfilling life and showed us what it means to die with dignity.
The funeral is Saturday, November 5th from O’CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue with a Mass at 10:00 AM in St. Joseph’s Church, 189 Oxford Street, Auburn. Burial is in Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton. Calling hours are Friday, November 4th from 5:00 until 8:00 PM in the funeral home. Flowers may be sent or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen Street, Framingham, MA, 01701.