Auburn - Diane A. Pratte, 71 of Turner passed away Thursday, August 22nd at the Hospice House in Auburn with her family by her side. Diane was born in Lewiston on June 5, 1948 to her parents Ledowiska and Angelo Bussiere. She had many jobs with her most rewarding one being the office administrator for Jacques Electrical Inc. She loved growing vegetables in the garden, all of which were carefully planted and nurtured by seed in the early spring. Diane enjoyed making a variety of crafts, with her friends and the seniors at Montello Manor. Bargain shopping was one of her many talents. She volunteered at the food bank for many years. She enjoyed traveling to California to visit her daughter and grandchildren. Diane and her husband Jacques toured many national parks. She loved and was loved by her family and friends.
Dianne leaves behind her husband of 32 years, Jacques Pratte; daughter, Angela Price; Step children - Lisa Minnihan and Leo Pratte. Grand children - Robert Bussiere, Jacqueline and Cheyenne Cleaves, Kali and Kori Price, Riley and Kiera Pratte and several great grand children; brother, Maurice Bussiere;
sisters, Aline Nadeau, Irene Harrison, and Sue Cote; brothers-and sister-in law, Noel Pratte (deceased), Suzanne Garneau (deceased), Constance Moquin, Marielle Pratte, Raymond Pratte, Bertrand Pratte, Nicole Ainaire, Helene Pratte, Reggie Pratte, Michael Pratte.
Visiting time will be held from 9am- 11am Saturday, August 31, 2019 at The Fortin Group Funeral Home 217 Turner St. Auburn. ME. A service will follow at 11am.
