Obituary: Jeffrey M. Pruitt
Jeffrey M. Pruitt, 55, of Brunswick, Dies After Long Illness
Brunswick, Maine – The Brunswick community lost a longtime resident on Monday, July 27, 2026, when Jeffrey M. Pruitt, 55, passed away peacefully at his home with his wife, Michelle Miles‑Pruitt, by his side. Pruitt, a former member of the United States armed forces, had been a familiar face in local neighborhoods and a dedicated family man for nearly three decades.
Pruitt was born on January 11, 1971, in Long Beach, California, to Patricia Pruitt and Freddie Williams. His family later included stepmother Mary Williams, stepfather Nelson Pruitt, and siblings Mark, Christopher, Joseph, Harold, Gloria, and William, as well as several nieces, nephews, aunts and cousins who will mourn his loss.
He had been pre‑deceased by his father Freddie Williams, stepmother Mary Williams, stepfather Nelson Pruitt, brother Christopher Williams, brother‑in‑law Richard Fortin, and his beloved cats Tinkerbell and Brownie. The family also lost two other cats—Khloe and Teddy—who survived him.
Pruitt had been married to Michelle Miles‑Pruitt for 14 years and had known her for 22 years. The couple shared a life together in Brunswick, where they were known for their community involvement and volunteer work. His extended family includes siblings Mark Williams and wife Cheryl, Pamela Osborne, Tamara Hernandez, Joseph Williams, Harold Pruitt, Gloria Pruitt, and William Payne. In-laws Rose Charette and her husband Brian, Deborah Fortin, and Elizabeth Miles also survive him.
A military graveside service will take place on Friday, September 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. at Oak Grove Cemetery in Gardiner. The ceremony will be followed by a Celebration of Life from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the First Baptist Church on Church Street in Gardiner. Arrangements and guidance are being handled by Staples Funeral Home and Cremation Care at 53 Brunswick Avenue, Gardiner.
Family members and friends are encouraged to share memories, condolences, and photographs on the obituary page of the Staples Funeral Home website (www.staplesfuneralhome.com).
