Obituary for Barbara Louise Conway
Barbara Louise Conway, 90, of Hartford, CT passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, October 31st at Hartford Hospital. Barbara was born on May 24, 1931, in Waterbury, CT to parents Raymond and Norma Paul. She was married to the late Robert B. Conway Sr. for 57 happy years.
She was a graduate of Naugatuck High School where she was a four-year honor student and a majorette in the marching band. Throughout her life she was always a selfless and compassionate caregiver for those in need, including children at the American School for the Deaf, the elderly, and patients at the Institute of Living. Barbara was also a long-time and faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church in Hartford.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert Sr., her sister Marjorie Carlson, her brother Raymond Paul Jr., her brothers-in-law Arthur Carlson, Dr. Edward Conway, Charles Conway and sister-in-law Jane Conway. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. She had an exceptionally kind, loving and gracious nature which was readily apparent to all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her five children Paula Gallagher and husband Dan Sarnik of North Haven, Robert Conway Jr. of Wethersfield, Gary Conway and wife Tammy of Weeki Wachee, FL, Louise Priest and husband Mark of Lewisville, NC, and Janice Conway of Hartford, daughter-in-law Carolyn Smeggil, five grandchildren, John Flagg Jr., Jennifer Ranone, Rebecca Conway, and Jordan and Sophie Priest, her great grandchildren, Natalie and Kylie Flagg, several nieces and nephews including Joy, John, and George Carlson along with special friends Elvira Ortiz, Robert Williams, and Eric Fraser and family.
Barbara was a lover of all animals including her faithful cats, Lindy, Yogi, Sylvester and Charlie and all the pets she cherished throughout her life. She enjoyed watching movies especially mysteries, thrillers, westerns, and nostalgic tv. She was also an avid fan of the UConn Huskies basketball teams and loved to watch the horse races. Barbara found passion and strength in her family and through her blessed memory, beautiful spirit and caring for others, she will continue to shine in their hearts and smiles always.
Much appreciation to the staff at the 7th floor Bliss Wing at Hartford Hospital and her special doctor Matthew Carley for their care and support during our mother’s stay.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Grace Episcopal Church, 55 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family at the State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy or information, please visit farleysullivan.com.
She was a graduate of Naugatuck High School where she was a four-year honor student and a majorette in the marching band. Throughout her life she was always a selfless and compassionate caregiver for those in need, including children at the American School for the Deaf, the elderly, and patients at the Institute of Living. Barbara was also a long-time and faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church in Hartford.
She was predeceased by her parents, her husband Robert Sr., her sister Marjorie Carlson, her brother Raymond Paul Jr., her brothers-in-law Arthur Carlson, Dr. Edward Conway, Charles Conway and sister-in-law Jane Conway. Barbara was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. She had an exceptionally kind, loving and gracious nature which was readily apparent to all those who had the pleasure of knowing her. She is survived by her five children Paula Gallagher and husband Dan Sarnik of North Haven, Robert Conway Jr. of Wethersfield, Gary Conway and wife Tammy of Weeki Wachee, FL, Louise Priest and husband Mark of Lewisville, NC, and Janice Conway of Hartford, daughter-in-law Carolyn Smeggil, five grandchildren, John Flagg Jr., Jennifer Ranone, Rebecca Conway, and Jordan and Sophie Priest, her great grandchildren, Natalie and Kylie Flagg, several nieces and nephews including Joy, John, and George Carlson along with special friends Elvira Ortiz, Robert Williams, and Eric Fraser and family.
Barbara was a lover of all animals including her faithful cats, Lindy, Yogi, Sylvester and Charlie and all the pets she cherished throughout her life. She enjoyed watching movies especially mysteries, thrillers, westerns, and nostalgic tv. She was also an avid fan of the UConn Huskies basketball teams and loved to watch the horse races. Barbara found passion and strength in her family and through her blessed memory, beautiful spirit and caring for others, she will continue to shine in their hearts and smiles always.
Much appreciation to the staff at the 7th floor Bliss Wing at Hartford Hospital and her special doctor Matthew Carley for their care and support during our mother’s stay.
Friends and family are invited to attend a Funeral Liturgy at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 5, 2021 at Grace Episcopal Church, 55 New Park Avenue, Hartford, CT. There are no calling hours. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family at the State Veteran's Cemetery in Middletown. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital at www.stjude.org. The Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home, 34 Beaver Road, Wethersfield has been entrusted with the arrangements. For on-line expressions of sympathy or information, please visit farleysullivan.com.