Richard G. Conway

Hampton - Richard G. Conway, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, July 19 in Naples, Florida after a brief illness. Rich was born in Lowell, Massachusetts on March 17, 1940 to John J. Conway and Mary Gallagher Conway. He was a long-term resident of the New Hampshire Seacoast, having lived for several decades in Rye and most recently in Hampton. He and his wife Beverly (Bissonnette) also spent winters in Naples, Florida. Rich was a graduate of Keith Academy and the University of New Hampshire before entering the automobile business in Lowell. After serving as General Manager of Lowell Lincoln Mercury for many years, he started his own dealership, Conway Chevrolet Buick, in Pepperell, Massachusetts in 1979. During his time in Lowell and Pepperell, Rich was very active in civic organizations, including Kiwanis, and the Pepperell Business Association, where he served as president. In 2013, Rich received the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Citizen/Volunteer award in recognition of his many years of service to the community. He retired in 2020. Rich was most passionate about his faith and his family. He was a devout Catholic and a member of St. Theresa’s Church in Rye, NH. He was formerly a member of St. Mary’s Church in Chelmsford, Massachusetts. His faith sustained him throughout his life. He and Beverly were high school sweethearts and were married for almost 65 years. They traveled extensively and loved the New Hampshire Seacoast, where they spent many happy years with their family and friends. They have been members of Abenaqui Country Club for more than two decades. In his free time, Rich played golf with friends, and went anywhere to spend time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. He made each of his family members feel special and loved, and as a result, he had a deep and unique bond with each one of them. Rich had an amazing work ethic, natural humility and grace, and a profound compassion for others. He always told us that one’s character is the most important thing we can develop and uphold. He role modeled this for those around him every day. In addition to Beverly, Rich is survived by his daughter Laurie Tarpey (Kenneth), his son Michael Conway (J. Paul Lobkovich), granddaughter Caroline Tarpey (Josef Elchanan), grandson Conor Tarpey, and great grandchildren Abigail and Benjamin Elchanan. He was predeceased by his son Richard J. Conway. A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 10:00 am at St. Theresa Catholic Church at 820 Central Road, Rye Beach, NH. Burial will immediately follow at Central Cemetery, Rye, New Hampshire. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Rich’s memory to the American Cancer Society by clicking here.

Richard G. Conway

March 17, 1940 - July 19, 2023