Cathy L. Martinson's Obituary
Cathy L. Martinson passed away on Friday, August 15, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA after a valiant battle with cancer. Cathy was born on August 27, 1954, in Elizabeth, NJ, to the late Donald and Wanda Martinson (Matreyek).
Cathy was a graduate of Linden High School and Kean College where she earned her Bachelor of Science in 1976. She pursued her career in environmental services industry with a focus on clean water regulations.
Cathy embraced life with an open heart, a keen and inquisitive mind and a determined “can do” attitude. She loved a challenging puzzle, a great story and magical moments captured on her camera.
An avid golfer and bocce ball player, she also enjoyed boating and tracking the great blue herons and bald eagles on Red Mill Pond. More than anything, Cathy loved spending time with her family and an amazing network of friends. She is remembered as a great friend whose optimism, compassion and resilience was an inspiration to many.
Cathy is survived by her wife, Susan E. Tobin. She is also survived by her brother Glen Martinson; sister Barbara (Joseph); brother Robert (Nancy); and her niece Morgan (Brent).
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 17th at The Unitarian Universalists of Southern Delaware, 30486 Lewes Georgetown Hwy, Lewes, DE 19958.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to The Headstrong Foundation (Nick’s House) https://www.headstrong.org/ or Camp Rehoboth Community Center at https://www.camprehoboth.org/give/
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