Carol Teresa Martinelli-Kane
October 1, 1940 ~ August 1, 2024
Resided in:
South Portland, Maine
Carol (Santerre) Martinelli-Kane, daughter of Ivan and Bertha Santerre, was born on October 1, 1940, in Connor, Maine. She grew up in Scarborough, Maine, attending local elementary schools. As a child, Carol loved tap dancing and playing basketball. She later attended Scarborough High School and graduated from Mercy Hospital's School of Nursing in 1962.
While Carol was in nursing school, she met her future husband, Matthew Martinelli, who was serving in the United States Navy. During his active duty, they lived in various locations along the East Coast. The couple married on September 19, 1964, at St. John's Church in South Portland, Maine. In August 1968, they welcomed their son, Matthew Martinelli, and eventually settled back in Scarborough.
Carol was a dedicated nurse who worked at the Scarborough Veterans Home for over 20 years. There, she managed the skilled nursing unit and served as the Medicare coordinator. Although Carol did not serve in the Armed Forces herself, she was married to two veterans. Her first husband, Matthew, served in the Navy for 26 years.
After Matthew's passing, Carol remarried in her 70s. She met her second husband, Harvey Kane, through square dancing, an activity they enjoyed together regularly. They married on September 25, 2010. Carol and Harvey enjoyed going to church, taking walks, playing cards, square dancing, watching the Hallmark Channel, and reading. Carol was a fan of the Patriots and Red Sox, and she loved being by the ocean, but her greatest passion was traveling.
Carol traveled to Africa on four occasions, as well as to Israel, Paris, and Alaska, with the latter being her favorite trip. Harvey passed away in June 2020. Carol also dedicated several years to missionary work in Mexico and Africa, fulfilling a dream she had since she was 16 years old. Her missionary work, both spiritual and medical, held a special place in her heart, especially her work in Africa.
Carol is survived by her son Matthew Martinelli his wife Michele Dansereau Martinelli residing in East Longmeadow, Ma. and their 5 children Brianna, Nicholas, Tyler, Cali and Mia; Harveys Children Bryan Kane and his 5 children Erica, Joanna, Adam, Alex and Angela. His daughter Koryn Couch and her husband James their daughter Katryne Couch and her son Logan.
A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 16th, 2024 at 10:00 a.m at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 1900 Allen Street, Springfield, MA 01118
In lieu of flowers donations can be made on Carol’s name to, American Parkinson’s Association, PO Box 61420, Staten Island, New York 10306
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Heart flet sympathy to Mathew, Michele and their beautiful family.
Carol was a compassionate lady who loved her family and was very proud of each and everyone one .
Carol ran a tight ship at the Veterans Home giving her all to whom she took care of. Many adventures along her life’s way. I will never forget how she helped care for my parents in time of need. I had the privilege to be a part of her wedding to Harvey. She cherished life and shared her faith with those she came in contact with. She will be missed. Till we see each other again.
So sorry to hear of Carols passing. We started school together in kindergarten in the white Primary School and went the next twelve years graduating in the Class of 1959. We lived within a mile of each other so would often see each other after school. We took dancing lessons together. Our Mom’s both worked at Mary and Bob’s. Lots of memory’s.
When Carol loved someone watch out (in a good way) she’ll be a mom if she sees something you are doing that’s gonna bring you peril. What a wise and discerning woman who also was a bulldog for those she loved. Who could miss the love she had for Harvey my word head over heels and glowing as she glided down the aisle to her Harvey. I never met her first husband Matt but I knew Carol and heard a lot of interesting stories of her life and family when Matt was alive. So very grateful for Carols life and the time I was able to get to know her and she taught me so much! I will cherish the time here on earth yet oh how much sweeter it will be to see her in Heaven after I meet Jesus!
Sending a memory of friendship
With Carol , through our local Church at the time So. Portland Assembly of God Church, doing plays and women’s meetings under the direction of Calvin and June Rogers at the time. Had a lot of fun. Sure was always a great flower lady with beautiful decorations to add to the delight for all who participated in the plays. Gone but never forgotten .
We were friends through church, had many Christmas Parties with her and hubby at her home .Then traveling to various states for women’s meetings great time by all who attended.
She was an amazing person , some of the younger women told me how she Ministered to them when they had no idea what in the world was going on. She took them under her wing and taught them what was needed at the time. I do not have permission to name then , I just heard from then recently so in my final word , she did make a wonderful impression on those who looked for guidance
She was always ready to tell her story about those things that were most important to her and share her wonderful experiences with those who had questions about their lives leading them on a path that they still follow.
We had a play at church all the flowers were artificial , It was called a Flower garden, showing how all flowers look the same but if a person looked closely they may have one hue different, one of our other ladies thought they were real so she watered all of them. Carol said those are artificial no need to water the rest. No problem won’t hurt them anyway.
I’m so sorry for your loss. Carol was a very special friend, she was one of the first Christian ladies I met when I came to Maine.
I met Carol when I went to African church. She was the only white lady there. Then I found out she lived across the street from me and we became friends. She inspired me by the way she loved the Lord and by the way she danced for him.
Carol is up in heaven with the Lord with Harvey who was the love of her life. I will miss my dear friend. But she is no longer suffering. She is at peace.
she was a beautiful person, she loved life. She loved Harvey and she loved the Lord and we always had fun when we were together.
she was an advocate for teaching people to excel. She helped my friend study for nursing, she praise me for finishing my education. She was an encourager and a great friend when I would go to church with her she would praise and worship the Lord through dance, she was a beautiful person. Inside and out.
I can remember when she first met Harvey, she told me she wasn’t interested in him at all. A few months later after going to dancing class with him, she was dating him. The next I knew they were getting married and I was going to be part of the bridal party. The most funniest time is we were in a dressing room And she was trying on girdles to go under her dress, we both were. Both feeling like we were being squeezed. It was a very funny situation, but in every situation she made it fun. It was one of the funniest escapade I had with her.
Carol was one of a kind. Faithful to her Lord, faithful to her husband and enjoyed by all people who new here.
Carol was an advocate for helping others in third wall countries as a nurse and sharing the love of God with others.
what I will remember the most about Carol is she didn’t mind taking chances. When she was in Africa, she went up in the air on what it appeared to be some type of small helicopter, but it looked like a bicycle to me. She was fearless. She liked trying new things.
what are the things I will always miss is how I would go over to her house. We sit have coffee something to eat and we just talk about the Lord. She was a good friend to me.
I believe that she had true faith in God, and she wanted to share the word of God with everyone she came across she was a leader, an evangelist, a peacekeeper, and advocate for love.
Carol taught me to have faith in myself to work hard to be kind and giving to others and to always trust the Lord he will see me through.
I miss you, but I’m looking forward to seeing you when it’s my time to be with the Lord.