Hugh Mclean Pratt

Hugh McLean Pratt, 87, died July 1, 2013, while visiting his daughter and her family in New Hampshire. He was born in Rochester, New York, on May 28, 1926, to Jean and Hazen Pratt. He graduated from the University of Rochester Medical School in 1950 and went on to receive further training in internal medicine. From 1952-1955 he served in the Navy as a flight surgeon. In 1955 Hugh and his wife, Kit, moved to North Canton, Ohio. From 1960 until 1997 Hugh practiced internal medicine at the North Canton Medical Foundation where he was beloved by his patients. From 1997 to 2001 he was a part-time Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine at Mercy Hospital in Canton. Hugh is remembered by his patients for his care and great kindness and by his family for his love of nature, birding, and photography. He was active in the development of the Wilderness Center in Wilmot and served as treasurer for Meals on Wheels in North Canton for many years. At the time of his death Hugh was very actively involved in the Copeland Oaks and Sebring Presbyterian Church communities. Hugh’s wife of 58 years, Kit, died in 2005. He is survived by his daughters, Kate Wonacott of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Margaret Hagen and her husband, Karl, of Lyndeborough, New Hampshire; 4 grandchildren, Brian Stoneburner, Jean Lydon, Zachary Hagen and Kyle Hagen; 4 great-grandchildren, Elizabeth Stoneburner, Andrew Stoneburner, Katie Lydon and Zoe Lydon; a sister, Betty Stewart; and a brother, William Pratt and his wife, Dana. Hugh was predeceased by his son, Hugh McLean Pratt, Jr., and by his daughter, Charlotte P. Stoneburner. A memorial service to celebrate Hugh’s life will be held on Monday, July 22 at 2 p.m. in Sebring, Ohio at the Copeland Oaks Retirement Community (Beeghly Building Chapel). In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to North Canton Meals on Wheels, 7707 Market Avenue, North Canton, Ohio, 44721.