M.L "Clair" Notartomaso, 91, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016. She was born March 4,1925 in Bradley Junction, FL. She was a native Floridian, and the great great granddaughter of James W. Whidden, one of the founding pioneers of Polk County. She was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for 57 years, and a volunteer at Brother's Keeper for over 26 years.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband Michael J. Notartomaso; her parents John W. Collins and Mittie Lene Collins; and 6 siblings Vivians Collins, Wilson Collins, Lillian Saunders, Mary Edith Chewning, Laurice Collins and Pauline Walker.
She is survived by her children, Maria N. Church of Plant City, FL ; Michael A. Notartomaso (Terry) Hilton Head, SC; Cecilia A. Dubeau (Kurt) Rock Hill, SC; and Timothy J. Notartomaso (Dinah) Clermont, FL.
9 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the most wonderful neighbors, Mr. and Mrs. J. Robinson.
Visitation will be Monday, October 17, from 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM followed by a Funeral Mass at 11:30 AM, St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Orlando, FL.
In Lieu of Flowers, donations may be may to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.