Nadine M. Bryda

Nadine M. (Nolin) Bryda, 45 An Inspiration to Many Nadine M. (Nolin) Bryda, 45, of Agricultural Avenue, Rehoboth; a former longtime North Attleboro resident; died on Friday, January 29, 2010 surrounded by her loving family and with the same courage and positive attitude which she lived her life during her long illness. She was the high school sweetheart of John A. Bryda, Jr. to whom she treasured 28 years with and to whom she was married on June 4, 1994 in Assonet, Massachusetts. Born in Attleboro, Massachusetts on January 5, 1965, she was the loving daughter of Robert E. and Shirley B. (LaPierre) Nolin of Taunton, Massachusetts. She moved to Rehoboth in November after having resided in North Attleboro for most of her life. Ms. Bryda was a 1983 graduate of Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School where she earned a certificate in cosmetology. She matriculated in courses at Cape Cod Community College and at Emerson College in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. For 14 years she was employed by the 99 Restaurant as a chef and as a member of the firm?s corporate training team. She worked at five different locations as part of a team responsible for the opening of new restaurants. In this role, she worked at various locations in Connecticut and at the Foxboro and Mashpee locations. In Mashpee, Ms. Bryda also served as the kitchen manager. In her youth, her family instilled the values of helping others and making the world a better place one action at a time. From the age of 12 until the age of 15 she was a volunteer candy striper at Sturdy Memorial Hospital in Attleboro. From age 14 until the age of 18, she volunteered countless hours on the weekends at the Madonna Manor Nursing Home in North Attleboro where she treasured the time spent with the residents talking and allowing them to reminisce about their earlier years. In later years, her volunteerism continued and she spent five years as a member of a Mother?s Against Drunk Driving educational program within the court system in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She wintered for five years in Fort Lauderdale, Florida where she received formal training in the art of cake decorating at various fine dining restaurants. Her creativity was endless as she continued the art of cake decorating for many years. Until recently, she would teach young children the art form. If it were possible to obtain a doctorate degree in cake decorating she would have been the first person to receive the honor of a PhD and would have wanted it to come from Harvard University and to become the first ?cake doctor?. For many years, she assisted her mother with her chocolate business, Shirley?s Fine Chocolates and Gifts, on South Washington Street in downtown North Attleboro. Her favorite times were those spent cooking for her beloved husband, family and friends. She had a strong love for her nieces and nephews and treasured the moments they spent making lifelong memories. Vacations and weekend excursions with her husband to Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont were among her favorite pastimes. Bar Harbor, Maine was one of her favorite places to visit for a sense of peacefulness and tranquility. Along with her sisters, she enjoyed scrap booking as a way of keeping memories forever. She leaves a legacy as a warm, loving and gentle soul with an enourmous sense of humor shared with all who were graced by her presence during her life. Throughout her eight year battle with breast cancer she maintained a positive outlook on life and still made every attempt to make others happy. Always showering others with love and affection, her zest for life and eagerness to be cancer-free was an inspiration and example to all. When discussing her illness she never said ?why me? but forged ahead with determination and perseverance. In addition to her beloved husband of 15 years and her devoted parents, she leaves her siblings: Robert A. Nolin and his companion, Dawn Correira, of Rehoboth; Deborah L. Bisson and her husband, Cliff Bisson, of Seekonk; Lori A. Read of North Attleboro and Cheryl L. Harris and her husband, Daniel Harris, of Taunton; her much loved and adored nieces and nephews: Tara Panciotti, William Read, Taylor Read, Travis Bisson, Alec Bisson, Ryan Harris, Blake Harris, Hannah Nolin, Michael Panciotti, Gianna Panciotti and Brittany Nolin; her husband?s parents: John A. Bryda, Sr. and Sandra (Sandland) Bryda of East Falmouth; several aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family members, dear friends and her much loved cat, ?Thea?. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend visitation on Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 4:00 ? 8:00 PM in the ?Memorial Chapel? of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home ? the national historic Colonel Obed Robinson Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue (exit 5 off I-95 N or S, go right at end of ramp, mile on left), Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. Children?s room available during visitation. Those in need of transportation to visitation may simply call the funeral home at (508) 695-0200 to make an advance reservation for such gratis local transportation. Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial on Thursday, February 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM at Sacred Heart Church, 58 Church Street, North Attleboro with Rev. David A. Costa, Pastor, officiating. There will be no public funeral cortege from the funeral home prior to the Celebration of Mass. Burial will follow in Mount Hope Cemetery and Arboretum, Mount Hope Street, North Attleboro. Following cemetery services, family and friends will be invited to join the family for a time of continued fellowship and refreshments at a location to be announced. Please do not send flowers. Memorial donations in Ms. Bryda?s name may be made to the Dyer-Lake Charitable Foundation, Inc., a registered 501 (c) (3) organization, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, North Attleboro, MA 02760 to benefit St. Jude?s Children?s Research Hospital, the Hospice and Palliative Care and other various local charities. For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com . Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro. (508) 695-0200.