Marlboro, MA
Anita Lena Brunelle, 80, of Marlboro Massachusetts, formerly of Hudson, Massachusetts passed away peacefully at Beaumont Nursing Center on October 19, 2016 in Westboro, MA.
Anita was born in Hudson to Lila Pierozzi and Mario D’amici on May 18, 1936. She went to Hudson High School where she was captain of the cheerleading squad and active with the drama team. Anita was chosen to represent Hudson High School in the prestigious Girl’s State Conference the summer between her junior and senior years. She was married to Robert Brunelle in 1959, where the couple resided with their three children in Marlboro, Ma.
Prior to marriage, she worked as a secretary at Raytheon where she supported senior leadership. She later went on to earn a degree in cosmetology and worked as a hairdresser at Perfecta Beauty in Marlboro for ten years. She was a talented cake decorator and her hobbies included crafted extravagant cakes for weddings and special occasions. She enjoyed going out to coffee with friends, water skiing, reading, listening to Elton John, and keeping up with her grandchildren and friends on Facebook.
She will be remembered for her integrity and her honesty , her energetic spark and her empathy and consideration for others. She was always true to herself and encouraged others to do the same. Brave and persevering she will be missed but never forgotten.
Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Lila and Mario; and brother Mario (Butch) D’Amici.
Anita is survived by her long-time companion Mike Shea, daughter Dianne ( Brunelle) McKinnon, son David Brunelle and son Stephen Brunelle. She is also survived by her grandson Joseph McKinnon, grandson Kevin McKinnon and granddaughter Nicole Brunelle.
Funeral services will be held at the Tighe Hamilton Funeral Home on Tuesday October 25, 2016 at 1:00 pm. Burial will follow in Forestvale Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beaumont Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center 3 Lyman Street Westborough, MA 01581.
The family wishes to extend their gratitude to the staff at Beaumont Nursing Center, where Anita happily resided since June 2015, for their care and support throughout her stay.