Brenda Bren Lee BrendaLee Pratt Long

Born in Concord, she was the daughter of Russell and Verna (Tyrell) Pratt.

She worked as a CNA at NH State Hospital. For several years she worked in the health and human services field and worked with the disabled.

She worked for Beede Electric and also worked at Blue Cross and Blue Shield. She was also a graduate of hairdressing school. She owned and operated BLongs Ceramics Store in Penacook and worked as Program Manager for Lutheran Social Services.

Brenda loved cross stitching, cooking for her family and enjoyed family gatherings. She was very proud of her ten grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of 24 years William J. Long of Loudon; two sons Jeffrey Locke of Concord and Dennis Bousquet of Loudon; four daughters, Jennifer Locke of Loudon, Melanie Bousquet of Concord, Jennifer Long of Pembroke and Jessica Long of Pembroke; two brothers, Daniel Pratt of Concord and Randall Pratt of Loudon; one sister, Louellen Pratt of Concord; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her sister Wendy Jo Pratt.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, April 1, 2011 from 6pm-9pm at the Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main Street, Concord.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2011 at 1pm at Blossom Hill Cemetery in Concord.

Memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, NH Affiliate, 249 Canal Street, Manchester, NH 03101.

The Bennett Funeral Home of Concord is in charge of the arrangements.