Collette Marie Lee

Collette Marie Lee (Tomson), 71, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, into the loving arms of Jesus, on December 3, 2024. She was born on September 19, 1953 in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania to Kay Ladille Cousins & Nicholas C. Tomson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her siblings, Nick Tomson, Tammy Aiken & Michael Tomson. 

Collette was a loving mother and grandmother, a sensational cook, passionate gardener & enjoyed water coloring. Her grandchildren meant the world to her, and she loved spending time with them more than anything. 

She is survived by her daughters, Nicole Kay Martinez (James Martinez) and Leslie Ladille Ely (Kenneth Ely); grandchildren, Nichalas Michael Ely (Anna Ely) and Ayla Collette Martinez; great-granddaughter, Maria Elizabeth Ely; her sister, Kay Tudor; and brothers, Ted Tomson, Jim Tomson, Reverend Timothy Tomson, John Tomson & Doug Tomson. 

A Celebration of Life is being planned for the Fall of 2025 in honor of Collette’s wishes. 

In lieu of gifts or flowers, please send donations to the National Lung Society or the International Bipolar Foundation.