NATICK: Alice M. (Atkinson) Bruno, age 85, died with family at her side at the MetroWest Medical Center in Natick, on Tuesday, December 22, 2015. She was the beloved wife of the late Ernest G. “Nesto” Bruno.
Born, raised and educated in Natick, she was a daughter of the late Glen and Doris (Bourette) Atkinson. Alice married and settled in Natick to raise a family shortly after high school. Employed for many years with Framingham Union Hospital as a dietary aide, she also cared for individuals in the community who needed help at home.
Alice loved spending time outdoors, particularly gardening in her yard and birdwatching. She was happiest with her husband Nesto, and her children and grandchildren, who returned her love in full measure.
Predeceased by her husband in 1999, and a son, Robert E. Bohlin the following year, she is survived by two daughters, Karen L. Aceto and her husband Michael of Mashpee, and Deborah M. Kindl and her husband Robert of Bellingham; her sister, Carol Drew of Blackstone; four grandsons, Michael Aceto and Gregory, Mark, and Bryan Kindl; eight great-grandchildren, Derek, Jennifer, Jason, Deven, Hailey, Ellie, Erika, and Billy; and many nieces and nephews. She was also the sister of the late Ruth Rice, Glen Atkinson, Phyllis Patterson, Elizabeth Weir, and Shirley Ciano.
Her funeral services were held in the John Everett & Sons Funeral Home, 4 Park Street at Natick Common, on Saturday, December 26th at 10:15AM. She was then laid to rest with her husband Nesto at Saint Patrick Cemetery.
Donations in Alice’s memory may be made to the Natick Community Senior Center, 117 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760.