Flags at Town facilities will be lowered today in honour of the passing of tireless community volunteer and veteran journalist, Bill Pratt.

Pratt passed away on March 24 at the age of 96.

Bill was honoured for his contributions to the Town of Tillsonburg several times during his lifetime including being named Citizen of the Year in 1980. He also received the Paul Harris Fellow award, the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee awards, the Confederation Medal, and the Holland/Canada Medal for his service. One of his proudest moments was the dedication of the “Pratt Gallery” at Annandale House.

As Editor/Partner of Otter Publishing, Bill served as President of both the OCNA (Ontario Community Newspaper Association) and the CCNA (Canadian Community Newspaper Association), Bill felt it was his “duty to publicize and support people and their efforts to make good things happen." Even in retirement, Bill continued to be guided by this mission, taking photos at Town events and inspiring the young people with whom he volunteered.

To learn more about Bill's life and the countless ways he contributed to the Town of Tillsonburg, see his full obituary at: https://www.ostranderfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Bill-Pratt?obId=40147940