Martha underwent open heart surgery in 1951 at the age of six. It was successful. Because of the surgery Martha was able to shovel and pretty much lead a normal life.
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at Tenth Avenue in Haverhill,Essex, Mass USA
Martha J. Ryan was born on April 3, 1945, and died at age 59 years old on May 8, 2004. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha J. Ryan.
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