Donald S. Pratt of Avondale

Donald S. Pratt, age 94 of Avondale, PA died Wednesday March 22, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family. He was the husband of Bertha Cooper Pratt who died in 2013 and with whom he shared 64 years of marriage.

Born in Avondale, PA he was a son of the late Howard and Viola Spencer Pratt. He was a lifelong resident of New Garden Twp, graduated from Kennett High School and earned an Associate’s degree from Penn State. He was a birthright member of New Garden Friends Meeting and was very active on multiple committees including Clerk of Meeting for several years.

Donald owned and operated the family business, Pratts Greenhouses, on Hillendale Rd. He was a member of numerous horticultural associations including the Mid Atlantic Carnation Growers, member of Kennett Rotary, and was on the board of Kennett Friends Boarding Home.

His interests included RVing, sailing, playing games and spending time with his ever growing family.

Survivors include one son, Richard C. Pratt (Nancy) of Kennett Square; two daughters, Patricia A. Bohnert (Joseph) of Landenberg and Donna Marie Daunno (Gene) of Kennett Square; five grandchildren, Stacey (Jay), Ryan, Krista (Daniel), Heather (John-Michael) and Christopher (Paige) and one greatgranddaughter, Austin. He was predeceased by his brother Carroll.

You are invited to visit with Don’s family from 2-4 PM Saturday March 25, 2017, at the New Garden Friends Meeting 875 Newark Rd., Toughkenamon, PA 19374. His funeral service will follow at 4 PM. Interment will be in the adjoining cemetery. Contributions in his memory may be made to the Kennett Friends Home, 147 W. State St., Kennett Square, PA 19348. To view his online tribute or to share a memory with his family, please visit www.griecocares.com