Anne K. Martens
March 18, 1945 - July 23, 2022
Anne K. Martens, 77, raised in Plymouth MA, went home to God on July 23, 2022 with her family at her side. Born in Quincy MA on March 18, 1945, Anne was the daughter of the late Bernard Kusmin and the late Edith P. Kusmin, and sister to Paul Kusmin (deceased) and her twin, Andrew Kusmin.
For 21 years Anne was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Martens, with whom she built a life of simple pleasures in her hometown of Plymouth, MA.
Anne will be deeply missed by the family she loved. Her children, Alyson Brette Souza (husband Michael A. Hilf) of Los Angeles, Jeremy Pierce Souza of South Deerfield, MA, Sebestyen Q Martens (wife Jill Martens) of Barrington RI, and Andmorgen J. White (husband Spencer White) of Seekonk, MA. Her four grandchildren, Zachery White, Emma Martens, Samual White and Alexandra Martens filled her life with joy and she showered them with love as only “Nana” could. She generously shared her creativity with her many cousins, nieces, nephews and grand-nieces.
Anne showed her leadership qualities while a member of the Plymouth High School class of 1963. She went on to study Photography and Graphic Design at the Rhode School of Design, graduating in 1967.
Anne started her career in New York City and quickly became known as an accomplished graphic designer. She was responsible for the creation of numerous unique projects that reflected the culture of the 1960’s and later she designed a stamp for the United States Post Office. Eventually Anne’s career led her to public relations design in the academic world. She held roles including Head of Publications at Mount Holyoke College and later Regis College. Anne was fearless with computers and was at the forefront of technology in design.
Outside of work, Anne’s main interest was in the Church and charitable organizations. While an Associate of the sisters of St. Joseph in Springfield, MA, Anne developed her own graphic design business. Anne freely shared her expertise with students and professional artists.
Anne had the gift of being present to everyone she encountered. Her combination of talent, kindness, wit and generosity will be her legacy; she leaves this world a more beautiful place.
A period of visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Cartmell-Davis Life Celebration Funeral Home, 619 State Road, Plymouth (Manomet). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10 am at St. Bonaventure Church, 803 State Road, Plymouth (Manomet). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod, 52 Armstrong Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360 or info@plymouthcapearc.org. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.cartmelldavis.com.
For 21 years Anne was the beloved wife of Thomas J. Martens, with whom she built a life of simple pleasures in her hometown of Plymouth, MA.
Anne will be deeply missed by the family she loved. Her children, Alyson Brette Souza (husband Michael A. Hilf) of Los Angeles, Jeremy Pierce Souza of South Deerfield, MA, Sebestyen Q Martens (wife Jill Martens) of Barrington RI, and Andmorgen J. White (husband Spencer White) of Seekonk, MA. Her four grandchildren, Zachery White, Emma Martens, Samual White and Alexandra Martens filled her life with joy and she showered them with love as only “Nana” could. She generously shared her creativity with her many cousins, nieces, nephews and grand-nieces.
Anne showed her leadership qualities while a member of the Plymouth High School class of 1963. She went on to study Photography and Graphic Design at the Rhode School of Design, graduating in 1967.
Anne started her career in New York City and quickly became known as an accomplished graphic designer. She was responsible for the creation of numerous unique projects that reflected the culture of the 1960’s and later she designed a stamp for the United States Post Office. Eventually Anne’s career led her to public relations design in the academic world. She held roles including Head of Publications at Mount Holyoke College and later Regis College. Anne was fearless with computers and was at the forefront of technology in design.
Outside of work, Anne’s main interest was in the Church and charitable organizations. While an Associate of the sisters of St. Joseph in Springfield, MA, Anne developed her own graphic design business. Anne freely shared her expertise with students and professional artists.
Anne had the gift of being present to everyone she encountered. Her combination of talent, kindness, wit and generosity will be her legacy; she leaves this world a more beautiful place.
A period of visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 4 pm to 7 pm at the Cartmell-Davis Life Celebration Funeral Home, 619 State Road, Plymouth (Manomet). A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, July 28, 2022, 10 am at St. Bonaventure Church, 803 State Road, Plymouth (Manomet). In lieu of flowers donations may be made to:
The Arc of Plymouth and Upper Cape Cod, 52 Armstrong Rd., Plymouth, MA 02360 or info@plymouthcapearc.org. For more information or to sign the online guestbook please visit www.cartmelldavis.com.
