Name: Visitation for Carole Martin
Start: 2026-01-03T10:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-01-03T12:00:00.000Z
Location: Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Cridersville

LIMA - Carole S. Martin, age 78 of Lima, passed at 11:22 a.m., Saturday, December 27, 2025, at home with her family around her. She was born January 2, 1947, in Lima, Ohio to the late Harold Russell and Ruth Marie Scott Cox. On June 12, 1980, she married David L. Martin who survives.

Carole graduated from Perry High School in 1965 and Rhodes State College in 1977 and became a Registered Nurse. She devoted 38 years as a nurse at Lima Memorial Hospital, where she helped establish the Cath Lab, ran the Cardiac Rehab Center, and later served as manager of the Cardiac Treatment Center. Carole's dedication and passion for her staff and patients were unmistakable, and she continued to cherish those relationships, even years after she retired. Over the years, her children recall when going out in public with her that she would always stop to talk to multiple patients that she had made a huge impact on.

Carole had a passion for serving others and will be deeply missed by so many.

She also had a deep love for Perry athletics, spending countless hours over many years attending games to cheer on her children and grandchildren. Even in recent years, when she was no longer able to attend in person, she never missed watching from home on her iPad. Watching her children and grandchildren brought her immense joy.

Carole especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren – reading books, baking cookies, and playing games together. These moments meant the world to her. You could often find Carole gazing out her kitchen window, peacefully watching the beautiful birds in her backyard. She also enjoyed collecting 'Precious Moments' figurines.

Also surviving 6 children – William (Michelle) Martin, Thomas (Jennifer) Ewing, Kevin (Michelle) Ewing, Paul Martin, Michelle Martin, Natalie (Daniel) Scott, 15 Grandchildren – Josh (Angie) Zimmerly, Jake Zimmerly, Nathan Martin, Megan (Beau) Ewing, Sarah (Tyler) Claus, Devin Martin, Seth (Amanda) Ewing, Brock (Emily) Martin, Emily (Trystahn) Eyerly, Elizabeth Ewing, Lexenna Lee, Hunter Scott, Colten Scott, Tate Ewing, and Weston Scott; many cherished great grandchildren; 1 sister – Martha (Lyn) Perkins.

Funeral services will begin at 12:00 p.m., Saturday, January 3, 2025, at Bayliff & Son Funeral Home, Cridersville. The service will be led by the family. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Perry Athletic Boosters.

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Published by The Lima News from Dec. 28 to Dec. 29, 2025.

Memories and Condolences
for Carole Martin

12 Entries

Patsy Spring

January 1, 2026

I worked with Carole for over 20 years at LMHS. Everyone loved her and she ran a "tight ship" in the Cardiac Treatment Center. Her rehab patients loved her even when she got bossy!!! She didn´t cut them any slack!!!!!! May your memories be a blessing and comfort to all of you.

Jim & Chris Conrad

January 1, 2026

Natalie &family,
You have our sincere condolences! You will be in our thoughts and prayers.

Judy Webb

December 30, 2025

My condolences to the family. I worked with Carole for many years at LMH. She always interacted so nicely with the cardiac rehab patients.

Gary &Jean Sadler

December 30, 2025

Our deepest sympathies to the family upon the passing of Carol.We knew her as a longtime member of our Perry community. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family.

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Denise (Bailey) Holler

December 30, 2025

Sending our deepest condolences to the family. Carole was always so sweet and soft spoken. She raised great kids and always supported the other Commodore kids.

Betsy (Butorac) Suzor

December 29, 2025

Tommy and family,
So sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I know how very much she meant to each of you. She will be remembered as a very kind, very loving, supportive and encouraging lady. God Bless your memories of her life and love for each of you.

Linda & Steve Clapper

December 29, 2025

We are so sorry to learn of Carole´s passing. We knew her for many years from school and church. She was a grade ahead of us. We were majorettes together 1 or 2 years, too. I remember how she was always kind to everyone.

Ed Bowman

December 29, 2025

Very sorry to hear of Carole,s passing. She was a friend of the family and I know she will be miss by family and many friends.

Victor Arnett

December 29, 2025

I'm sorry to know another Commodore has passed. From, Victor Arnett, Perry High School Class of 1961, classmate of her sister Martha.

Dianna Lucke

December 29, 2025

So sorry to hear of Carole´s passing. I worked with Carole at LMHS for many years. She was always so nice and willing to help you. I´m sure she will be missed by many. Rest in peace Carole, I´m so glad I was able to meet you and work with you.
Condolences to all of her family and friends.

Debra (Moore) Peña

December 29, 2025

I have known Carole for many years. In the Perry community and in taking my mother to the cardiac unit. Carole was always kind and considerate, a supportive parent and good friend!

Sut

December 29, 2025

Tommy´s mom was one of the top football moms that always supported us with food and encouragement as the Perry dogs came alive in `85 and won in the Northwest conference .

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