Carol Poitras Cole, 87, of Sterling Road in Kittery, died Monday, October 12, 2026, at Durgin Pines following a prolonged illness. Born June 18, 1939, she was the daughter of Miriam (Davis) Poitras and Theodore Poitras. Carol was a graduate of Westbrook High School with the class of 1957. Following high school, Carol pursued a career in hair dressing and nursing.

Carol married the love of her life, James W. Cole, December 28, 1962, beginning a marriage that spanned 50 years. Her family was her greatest joy and her ultimate blessing was being able to be a stay-at-home mother raising her children.

Carol lived a life beautifully shaped by kindness, service and loyal friendships. She gave her time generously to the community, volunteering with Meals on Wheels, Kittery Naval Museum, Second Christian Congregational Church, Girl Scouts, Edgewood Manor, and the Kittery School Department. You could always find Carol hosting coffee time with friends and neighbors. Carol enjoyed crafting, knitting, and crocheting.

Carol’s first love was her family. She never missed a school or extracurricular event for her children. Spending time with her family brought her the utmost happiness, especially when it came to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Carol is survived by her daughter Tina and her husband Scott Damsell, daughter Tammy and her husband Tom Sullivan, and son Ted Cole. Her grandchildren were Casey Cole and his wife Kelsey, Ryley Sullivan and her partner Marcell Mitchell, Alec Damsell, Teryn Damsell, Aidan Sullivan, Caleb Cole, and Gideon Quartararo. Her great grandchildren were Axel and Azai Mitchell. Carol is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Carol was predeceased by her loving husband, infant twins, Tracy and Terry, siblings James Poitras, Sharon Clark, and Marcia Cox.

The family extends a special thanks to Durgin Pines and Sentry Hill for the care and kindness they provided to Carol.

In honor of Carol, donations may be made to the Maine Chapter Alzheimer’s Association or a charity of one’s choice. Per Carol’s wishes, funeral services will be private.