Ryan D. Martin age 33 of Chester, NH, died Thursday at his home.
He was born in Springfield, MA, grew up and was educated in Windham, NH, and graduated from Salem High School in 1999. He was a resident of Chester for the past 5 years, formerly of Manchester, NH.
Ryan owned Star Balloons by Ryan, a non-profit organization that delivered balloons to surrounding communities. He loved music, fireworks and bowling. He mostly enjoyed being with his family and friends.
He is survived by his parents: Steven & Gail (DeHaas) Martin of Windham
Sisters: Aaron & her husband Matthew Duffy of Londonderry
Courtney & her husband Brian Landry of Litchfield
Devon Martin of Londonderry
Maternal Grandparents: Nicholas & Mary DeHaas of Florida
Paternal Grandfather: Donald Martin of Pennsylvania
Nephews & Niece: Tyson, Jake, & Mckenna
Frank & Patty Blanchard & Family, long term caregivers and extended family of Ryan in Manchester
John & Jeanne Georgacopoulos & Family, long term caregivers and extended family of Ryan in Chester
Several Aunts, Uncles, & Cousins
Calling hours will be Sunday, Sept. 30th from 4-6 PM at the Douglas & Johnson Funeral Home, 214 Main St., Salem, NH. A memorial service will be Monday, Oct. 1st at 11:30 AM at the Rockingham Christian Church, 5 Industrial Dr., Salem, NH
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Missions of Hope Learning Center in Nairobi, Kenya a newly formed classroom for children with disabilities. Make checks payable to CMF, Attn: Wendy Cass, PO Box 501020, Indianapolis, IN 46250. Please include “In Memory of Ryan Martin” in the memo line. To send a message of condolence to the family, please view the obituary at www.douglasandjohnson.com