Mary Ellen Lee

Brattleboro- Mary Ellen (Coleman) Lee, 78, of Westgate Drive, died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital following an extended period of declining health. Mary was born in Bennington on September 20, 1947, the daughter of James and Cora (Morse) Coleman. She was raised and educated in Jacksonville, graduating from Whitingham High School. She had been employed by several area businesses that included the former Boise Cascade Corp., Thompson House Nursing Home, Toney's Market and Deli and Hinsdale Raceway where she retired from as head teller. Of her leisure time activities, she enjoyed vegetable gardening, canning pickles, cooking delicious meals for her family and attending and watching her family race at Monadnock Speedway. Additionally, she enjoyed reading, listening to country music, daily visits to the Gathering Place on Terrace Street and time spent with her family and friends. Survivors include three sons, James Lee of Charlestown, NH, Robert Lee (Jackie) of Vernon, and Nathan Shores (Megan) of Hinsdale; one daughter, Carlena Lee (Eric) of Osborn, ME; eleven grandchildren, Eric Paquette (Ashley), Brooke Paquette, Nicole Lee (Justin), Shaley Bush (Christian), Adam Kennison, Katie Cobb (Larry), Chelsea Lee, Ronnie Lee, Syndale Tremblay (Eric), Tyler and Damon; and ten great grandchildren, Layla, Harper, Cameron, Sophia, Christian, Hunter, Cole, Willow, Grace and Max. She also leaves many nieces and nephews. Mary was predeceased by Robert Baybrook, Ronald Lee, Donald Shores; brothers, Charles and Leland Coleman, and her parents. Graveside committal services will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 11th at 11:00 A.M. in Sadawga Cemetery in Whitingham with Pastor Matt Miller officiating. A celebration of life service will take place at a later date to be announced. Mary's family wishes to convey their heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to Carolynne Seiffert, Jacqueline Haselton, Dr. Marc Ratte, Brattleboro Oncology staff, Bayada Hospice, and The Gathering Place for all their care given to Mary. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Mary, please visit our floral store.