The pencil of a great artist stood still on Sunday March 11, 2018 when Eric Bratten, 60, of Washington Street, Keene NH passed away at the Keene Center, after developing complications from Non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
His parents, Toshie (Sato) and Douglas P. Bratten proudly welcomed their son into the world on August 10, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC.
Eric graduated from Wilton-Lyndeborough Cooperative High School in Wilton NH in 1975 where he was known for his artistic talent and went on to serve his country for a brief period in the United States Army. He was a spiritual man and a participant in our political process, with moral standards that he held dear.
Influenced by Kaiju and sci-fi films, his passion was painting and sketching large scale pieces. He was a true artist, dedicated to his craft, leaving a trail of gesso from Wilton to Keene.
Eric was also an integral part of the Monadnock Family Service’s ACT team in Keene where his absence will be greatly felt. “Chowda”, as he was affectionately known by some, made a huge impact there through his compassion, kindness and genuine loyalty to his friends and loved ones. He would do anything, for anyone. His door was always open and his kitchen was the focal point of gathering friends, where he would greet them, ready to listen to their worries, with a hot pot of cowboy coffee or a meal on the stove. His smile was contagious and he exuded love, even when he was having a hard day often saying “stop worrying, everything is going to be alright.”
He will be greatly missed by many, especially his father Douglas P. Bratten of Wilton NH; sister, Carolyn Boutwell Westerman, brother-in-law Dax Westerman, niece Kristen Eson and nephew Ben Boutwell and their father Bill Boutwell; and sister Irene Bratten Farrar, brother-in-law Steve Farrar and nieces Jordan & Julia Farrar. Known as “Wek" or “Wekkie" from when he was a kid, he was much loved by his Aunt Libby & Uncle Drew and Uncle David & Aunt Judy and his many cousins. The family would like to kindly recognize Anna B. and the MFS ACT Team who were a solid presence in his life and meant so much to him.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday May 20th 2018 at the MAPSA Barn, 64 Beaver Street, Keene NH at 11:00 a.m.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Eric’s memory to the Monadnock Family Services ACT Team, 64 Main Street, Keene NH 03431.
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