MARY BETH CONLEY

1961 - 2018

MARY BETH CONLEY obituary, 1961-2018, Hyannis, MA

BORN

1961

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Doane Beal & Ames

160 West Main Street

Hyannis, Massachusetts

MARY CONLEY Obituary

CONLEY, Mary Beth Mary Beth Conley, 56, entered into eternal peace on Saturday June 2, 2018, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born June 23, 1961, daughter of the late Francis "Buddy" and Theresa "Teasie" (Kelly) Smith. She graduated from Monsignor Ryan Memorial High School in 1979, and two years later, in April, 1981 she married the love of her life, best friend and golf partner Kenneth G. "Shorty" Conley (BFD). Together, they owned and operated Old Town Tavern/Shorty's Place in South Boston and later moved to Cape Cod, where she worked for the US Postal Service until her recent retirement. "MB" as she was fondly known or "the Baby" as Shorty called her, loved life, she was the life of the party, with a loving and generous heart. An extordinary athelete, an avid golfer, she loved the beach, watching the sunsets, singing to summer time tunes and she loved her winters in Lauderdale by the Sea. Mary Beth is survived by her devoted husband of 37 years, her brother Paul and his wife Irene "Renie" Smith of Dorchester, her sisters Theresa "Terry" Olson of Boston's North End and Nancy Pickup and her companion Thomas Green of South Boston, her nieces and nephews: Annemarie Smith Tutor, Patricia, Andrew and Timothy Smith, Amy Olson Downey and Matthew Olson, Patrick and Jamie Lee Pickup and great niece Charlotte Pickup. A memorial service will be held at the Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home, 160 West Main St., HYANNIS, MA on Friday, June 15 from 2-4 pm followed by a Celebration of Her Life at the Hyannis Golf Club. Friends and family are invited to attend and share their memories and stories of Mary Beth. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurses of Cape Cod Hospice, 434 Route 134, Suite D, South Dennis, MA 02660 or South Boston Sports Hall of Fame Scholarship Trust Fund, P.O. Box 236, Boston, MA 02127.

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Our warmest condolences to Mary Beth's family on her passing. We were fortunate to have know her through our years as Centerville PO customers. She absolutely lit up the lobby with her smile and welcoming laugh. Please know she brightened many people's day...everyday.

Tony & Mary Box 922

June 23, 2018

I can hear her laugh as I write this. Mary Beth was nothing but fun loving and good spirited. Shorty, I am so very sorry. We had so many laughs and great times over the years (especially at Barolo's)! I am thankful I ran in to you both in Boston this past Spring. May Her Memory Be Eternal.

Lisa Tzellas

June 14, 2018

Shorty,
Our condolences to you and your family.
RIP Mary Beth. We will miss you! xoxo

Roseanne & Ted Sheridan

June 14, 2018

Joseph Curley

June 14, 2018

Thoughts and Prayers to the Conley / Smith Family during this difficult time. May God watch over them and comfort them.

Bob and Joanne Olson

June 13, 2018

Shorty,
Sorry to hear of Marybeth's passing. My prayers are with you.
Tommy Flaherty
Southie

Thomas Flaherty

June 13, 2018

Shorty, I'm so sorry to hear about Marybeth...

When I think of Marybeth, I think of her smile and laughter. I always enjoyed running into her whenever the opportunity arose, she brightened up everybody's day!

My sincere condolences to you, your family, and all of those whose life MB touched. May her memory be a blessing to us all, especially you, during this tough time. My thoughts are with you.

Joshua Wyman

Friend

June 13, 2018

SHORTY

SO VERY SAD TO HEAR ABOUT MY "SMITTY".

OUR TALKS ABOUT MRM - THE MEMORIES AND LAUGHS WERE LIKE WE NEVER LEFT.

LAUDERDALE BY THE SEA - WHAT A BLAST !!!

ALL THOSE YEARS GONE BY UNTIL WE MET AGAIN IN LAUDERDALE - IT WAS LIKE WE SAW EACH OTHER YESTERDAY.

I'LL MISS YOU SO MUCH SMITTY.

YOU WERE ONE IN A MILLION !!!!!!!!!!

OUR DEEPEST AND HEARTFELT CONDOLENCES SHORTY.

TILL WE MEET AGAIN SMITTY !!

JERRY/MAUREEN (DEE) BORKOWSKI QUEENEY

June 13, 2018

Shorty.. love this picture of Mary Beth as says it all.. her love for life, laughter and having the most fun ever was infectious!! We loved to hear her stories at Tomatoes of adventure and travel with you, often sharing a glass of a nice bottle of red wine you had ordered. A true " one of a kind" that will be greatly missed and our hearts are with you at this difficult time...

JoJo Mazar

Friend

June 13, 2018

Terry, the South Boston High Class of 1972 Reunion Committee sends warm thoughts your way as you travel this difficult road.

Priscilla Murphy
Bob Linehan

Priscilla murphy

June 10, 2018

We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.

The Staff of Doane Beal & Ames Funeral Home

June 10, 2018

The coach... MB never missed one of my shows on the cape, she knew every word to every song...she would call in the playlist from the sidelines and if i forgot the words she would holler them out from the audience... a great fan and an even better friend... a toast to the coach , we'll miss you girl...LOVE Smitty the Fshin' Musician

rob (smitty) smith

Friend

June 10, 2018

Shorty, My heart goes out to you. I am so sorry .
My sincere condolences to all of MB's family.

Lynne Bardfield

June 10, 2018

MB was a very special lady and will be missed dearly by all. Our hearts go out to you Shorty. Chris&Jan

chris bigwood

Friend

June 10, 2018

Awe! Mary Beth!!! There are no words! You were the best!! Im sorry shorty! All my love

Jennifer Wall

Friend

June 9, 2018

MB and I worked together for a number of years at a Cape Cod bank, where her sense of humor brightened each day for customers and co-workers. She found fun in everything, and her "Shorty" stories were filled with affection and laughter. Just two or three months ago I bumped into her at the Centerville Post Office. She told me about her ordeal, and I had that chance to wish her well. We will be away during her memorial, so I am glad to have this opportunity to let the family know that I will miss our occasional chance encounters. Bless you all.

Bruce williams

Coworker

June 9, 2018

R.I.P. Marybeth... all your friends at Tomatoes will miss you and remember you with fond memories. Our thoughts are with you too Shorty

marc petralia

Friend

June 9, 2018

So saddened to hear this - Gone way too soon RIP Mary Beth - Our thoughts and prayers are with Shorty and family during this difficult time -

Kevin & Elaine Lynch

Friend

June 8, 2018

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