Colette Martineau

March 19, 1936 - September 21, 2004

Ms. Colette A. Martineau, 69, of DeLand, passed away on Tuesday, September 20, at Florida Hospital DeLand. Ms. Martineau was born in Westbrook, Maine and moved to this area in 1986 from Altamonte Springs, FL.

Ms. Martineau attended St. Bonaventure's University in Olean, NY and graduated with a Masters Degree in Sacred Science.  She entered the Community of the Sister's of Presentation of Mary and taught for many years in the parochial schools of Rhode Island. She helped open Christian Life Centers of New Hampshire. In Maine, she worked for the Catholic Diocese as Regional Director of Religious Education for the northern area of the state.   After moving to Florida, she worked at St. Mary Magdalene's Church in Altamonte Springs and then for the Diocese of Orlando for several years.  Upon moving to DeLand, she worked as the Director of Religious Education at St. Peter's Catholic Church until her retirement.  Even after retirement, Ms. Martineau stayed busy with Bible Studies and the University of Women's Club.

Ms. Martineau is survived by one sister, Madeline Hodgkins of Orlando, FL and her friend and caregiver, Heidi Bradly of DeLand. 

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice.