(aka Mel, Melsie, Mom) Meredith Anne (Barros) Prue, 42, of Ellensburg, WA and formerly of Plymouth MA died unexpectedly at her home on February 28. Known as "Mel" or "Auntie Mel" by those who knew and loved her, she always had the ability to light up a room with smiles and laughter. She possessed the rare gift of keen wisdom and her unique perspective on life inspired many. Mel went to heaven to join her son Jeffrey in time for his 18th birthday. The constant pain and anguish of losing Jeffrey over three years ago had become too much for her to endure. Those who knew Mel, know that not being able to leave home and not being social was not the kind of person she was, but rather who she had become. Mel was a loving, thoughtful, and caring person with a wonderful sense of humor who always had time for family and friends. She was the type of person that made you feel like you had been friends forever from the moment you met her. Throughout her life, Mel helped so many people and always put their needs before her own. Mel was there for everyone, young and old alike. She became an advocate for warning people about dangerous games that are played by kids, which can result in their unintentional death. Countless tributes have been received from so many whose lives she touched. Mel will be greatly missed by all that were fortunate to have shared their lives with her in some way. Mel was born on December 27, 1965 in Providence R.I. to Vernon and Joyce Barros. She grew up in New York and Massachusetts. In 1997 she married Stephen Prue, and in 2003 they moved with Jeffrey to Ellensburg, WA. Mel was preceded in death by her father Vernon, Grandmother Vavor, and her beloved son Jeffrey. Mel is survived by her husband Stephen, mother Joyce, sisters Leslie and Stephanie, stepsons Graeme and Adam, nephews and niece Matthew, Alex and Hilary, aunts, uncles, cousins, countless friends, and the many people whose fleeting contact with Mel left an indelible mark on their lives. There will be a Memorial Service held on March 10th (Jeff's Birthday) at 10:00 a.m. at Steward & Williams Tribute Center's Chapel on 3rd Avenue, Ellensburg WA followed by a balloon release. The release is part of a world-wide tribute to this wonderful person, which will take place across Australia and New Zealand, Brazil, Europe, and throughout North America. ***************************************************************** To my wife, Meredith: My Love, God finally called you home to be reunited with Jeffrey. The difficult path you trod for the last 3 years has finally reached its end. You leave behind so many whose lives you have helped. I hope you now found the peace you so richly deserve, and that you and Jeff have a great birthday celebration. You taught me to love unconditionally, you taught me to forgive easily and to judge not. I Miss You Sooooo Much – I Love you, Stephen, xompl. Rest in Peace – My Angel