Janeth Ann Martin of Kennett Square, died June 29. She was 89.
Known to her friends as Nancy, she was born in Greenwich, Conn. on Nov. 18, 1924, to Florence (Smith) Hyland and Matthew P. Hyland. She was the youngest of three girls; Harriet Laroque and Elizabeth ("Lib") Maloney, her older sisters, predeceased her. Nancy graduated from Greenwich Academy and attended Bennington College. She married Benson Bennett Martin on Feb. 16, 1945.
Mrs. Martin had six children: Benson Jr., Bruce, Robert, Anne (deceased in December 2014), Eve, and Laurie. She was a prolific writer, avid tennis player, and staunch defender of animals. She helped launch Greenwich Racquet Club, and worked there for many years. A few years after her husband Ben passed away, she moved to Kennett Square. There she was active in Bible study, tennis, and enjoyed an active life. For many years, she worked part time at the University of Pennsylvania New Bolton Center Library. She lived in her home until two weeks before her death. She is survived by five of her children and four grandchildren — Allyson and Mark Miserocchi and Robert and Glenn Martin.
A private memorial will be held in Kauai, Hawaii, and in Greenwich, Conn.. In lieu of flowers, donations in her name may be sent to The Friends of New Bolton Center (http://www.vet.upenn.edu/giving/how-to-give), a fund that supports major breakthroughs in large animal medicine. Arrangements are being handled by the Kuzo & Grieco Funeral Home (610-444-4116) of Kennett Square. Condolences may be made at www.griecocares.com
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