LIMINGTON- David “Dave” John Pratt, age 60, passed away on April 23rd, 2018, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Dave was born in Orange, New Jersey on September 18th, 1957. He graduated from Andover High School in Andover, Massachusetts, were he was an all star in track. He went on to earn a bachelors degree in engineering from Lowell University. For many years, Dave worked as a manufacturing mechanical engineer.
On October 21, 1989, Dave married his sweetheart- Diane Locklin. He enjoyed fishing and hiking, golfing, collecting coins and stamps, his dogs, coaching his kids in sports throughout the years, and spending time with his family.
After his tragic accident in 2004 that left him paralyzed, he spent many years learning how to adapt to his new life. A lot of those years still filled with the activities that he loved. Through this time, he had many struggles with his health, and after a long hard fight, he is now free of his pain.
Dave is survived by his beloved wife- Diane (Locklin) Pratt; his children- Daniel Locklin of Brunswick, Dawn Pratt of Saco, Deborah Milair and her husband Justin Milair of Standish; and his darling granddaughter Lilyan.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 4th, 2018 at the Poitras, Neal & York Funeral Home, 71 Maple St. (Route 25), Cornish, from 5-7pm to celebrate Dave's life. Online condolence messages can be submitted at www.mainefuneral.com
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to one of his favorite charities such as St. Jude or ASPCA.