Saratoga Springs - Kelly Colleen (Quinn) Pratt of Saratoga Springs NY, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded and held by her loved ones, on Thursday July 11, 2019, after a short but courageous battle with cancer. She was 57 years old.

Born on June 25, 1962 to William Paul Quinn Sr. and Margaret Katherine (Krappman) Quinn in Kingston NY, Kelly was the youngest of 6 children.

Kelly graduated from Saratoga Springs high school in 1980, and lived here her entire life.Kelly worked as she lived, in service to others. She enjoyed many years as a member of the staff at Skidmore College, followed by her work with people with developmental disabilities through AIM Services, and most recently as a one on one aide for students at BOCES.

Kelly lived for her family. Her children and her grandchildren were her reason for being and she gave so much of herself to make sure her family was cared for. She enjoyed nothing more than trips with her grandkids, cheering them on during sports activities, afternoon movie dates, and trick or treating. She wanted to be a part of it all.

She was a mother to all. If her children loved you, she loved you. She was the collector of stray friends, often bringing people into her home who needed support and most of all love. Her heart was the biggest in existence. She didn't have a whole lot to give, but she gave everything she had for those she cared for.

She was never on time. EVER. If there was an event scheduled for 1pm, Kelly needed to be told it started at 10am.....then she MIGHT arrive when you wanted her. If you needed your sidewalk swept, Kelly was your girl. She was quirky, she was fun, and she loved to laugh. She lived life to its absolute fullest, and no matter the struggle life brought, she found the light in every circumstance and she NEVER gave up. She was a fighter and the strongest and bravest woman. She gave her family strength, and resolve, and a will to keep pushing. She was love.

Kelly spent the last 30 years of her life, building family and memories with her wife and best friend, Dawn. You never found one without the other far behind. They were the epitome of true love and most importantly, friendship.

Kelly had an amazingly close relationship with her siblings, her sisters in particular, who were more than just sisters... they were surrogate mother figures and her love for them knew no bounds. She had an incredibly close bond with her older brother Terry, a bond which she cherished and held very dear and her older sister Barbara with whom she shared many coffee dates that she looked forward to with excitement.

There were no two friendships in this world that meant more to Kelly than those of her long term friends, Kendra Heeney and Valerie Crawford. These two women were her people, her soul friends and kindred spirits. Our family would like to personally extend our thanks and eternal love for these two women and the joy and companionship that they provided for her during the best, and most difficult times of her life.

Kelly was predeceased by her parents, whom she lost at a very young age, and her eldest brother William Paul Quinn Jr. The family is forever grateful and takes peace in knowing that they are all now reunited, in the arms of the Lord.

Kelly is survived in life and love by her wife Dawn Lee. Her children Maggie (Caleb, Cheyanne and Cadence), Andy and his wife Danielle (Ashley, Michael, Austin, Siarah, Cassidy, Damon and Jaden), Jeremy and his wife Beth (Joshua, Kaylee and Braiden), Samantha (Maddie), Desiree (Tyler, Austin, Destinee and Jason Jr), and Raymond (RJ). Two great grandchildren, Paitin and Kayden, and her Goddaughter whom she absolutely adored, Rachael. She is also survived by her siblings Sharon Rich (Jack), Barbara Oliver, Donna Marcellus (Jay), and Terry Quinn, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and extended family.

To know Kelly was to love Kelly, and we will miss her here on earth every day.

Relatives and friends are invited to call from 10-11am on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at William J. Burke & Sons/Bussing & Cunniff, Funeral Home, 628 North Broadway, Saratoga Springs.

A funeral service will be celebrated at 11am at the funeral home and burial will follow at the Gerald BH Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery, 200 Duell Road, Schuylerville.

Online remembrances may be made at burkefuneralhome.com.