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Shirley Rose Pratt

By T.J. Woodward

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  Shirley Rose Pratt, 90, of Batavia passed away peacefully on Wednesday December 5, 2018 at the Premier Genesee Nursing Facility in Batavia. She was born in Warsaw on November 24, 1928 to the late Floyd and Florence (Calkins) Baker. In addition to her parents, Rose is predeceased by her husband; Robert C. Pratt; brothers Carl, Gerald, Calvin and Peter Baker; sister Bernice Casselberry; and son in law Larry Strohm.

Mom enjoyed 68 years of marriage to Robert Pratt who passed away on September 1, 2015.  During retirement, they went on many trips and were rarely apart from each other.  Mom enjoyed antique shopping, decorating her home, bingo, loved to cook and was known for her baked apple pies.  She was a wonderful mother, a loving wife and is re-united with the love of her life of 68 years.

She is survived by her children; Linda Pratt of Orchard Park, Peggy Strohm of Attica, Gary (Sara) Pratt; 6 grandchildren, 6 great-grandchildren along with many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to call on Saturday December 8, 2018 from 12:00-1:00PM at Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street Batavia, New York 14020. A 1:00PM Funeral Service will immediately follow visitation at the Funeral Home.  Rose will be laid to rest in Grandview Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to www.alz.org. For more information please call (585) 343-8260 or to leave a message of condolence visit www.gilmartinfuneralhome.com. Arrangements completed by Gilmartin Funeral Home & Cremation Company, Inc. 329-333 West Main Street, Batavia, New York 14020.

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