Marilyn L. Bruce, 92 of Holmdel died at her home in the evening of July 13^th.

She was born in Red Bank and lived in Holmdel for many years. Marilyn loved feeding all animals, she enjoyed countless days in her yard, caring for flowers and shrubs. An active member of St. John’s United Methodist Church, Hazlet, where she held the honor of being the oldest living member. Marilyn served on the Board of Bethany Towers for many years.

Marilyn was a former member of Deal Golf and Country Club, where she enjoyed golfing and socializing with her many friends. Along with her cousin Peggy, they travelled extensively throughout the world, some of her favorites were visiting the Colorado River and sleeping at the base of the Grand Canyon, whale watching in the Baja and visiting Europe.

As a young woman, Marilyn attended modeling school. She enjoyed all genres of music; her favorite was the organ playing in church. Marilyn enjoyed being a traditional mother, who loved a cocktail in the evening and eating dinner out with friends and family.

She was pre-deceased by her husband Joseph Bruce in 1996.

Surviving are her three children, Margaret Boccabella, Edgewater, MD, Cheryl and Peter Nardone, Charlottesville, Va. And Karl and Dawn Slay, Jackson Twp.; four grandchildren, Trevor Nardone, Austin and his wife Madison Nardone, Jaclyn Slay and Colby Slay; two great grandchildren, Lennon and Weston Nardone.

Visitation, Thursday, July 16^th, 4 to 7 pm at the Holmdel Funeral Home, 26 S. Holmdel Road, Holmdel. Funeral services Friday, July 17^th, 11:00 am at St. John’s United Methodist Church, 2000 Florence Avenue, Hazlet, NJ. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Middletown.