Mary Conroy Obituary

Mary CONROY July 15, 1926 - Jan. 10, 2011 Funeral 1/22/10, Vigil 1/20/10. Both at St. Joe's. See obit and Mary's service details at www.Legacy.com

Published by The Seattle Times from Jan. 19 to Jan. 21, 2011.
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Dear Ann:
It was wonderful to see you and our Capitol Hill classmates. My memories of your mother center around her readings from the ambo at St. Joe's - especially during Holy Week when she would narrate the Passion on Good Friday. I know it's hard to imagine, but I spoke the role of Jesus for around 10 years with Mary, and she never hesitated to correct my line readings.
I can't separate her from Father Lee - they were so sweetly devoted to each other - so the letter he wrote about praying for your mother was very moving for me.
All the best for you and the Conroy family...

George Mead

February 4, 2011

Kathy and Ann, and all of your family.
I'm sorry to learn of the loss of your mother.

All my best

Kennard R Burdick

Ken Burdick

January 25, 2011

Dear Patty, Rosanne, Colleen and family,
The last time I saw your dear mother we were walking up 18th together, both on our way to my mother's funeral. Your mom expressed kind words to me about my mom as she made her familiar trek to to the church to do her blessed work at St. Joseph's. I am very grateful to your mom for her dedication to raising such a wonderful family and her generosity to the community of St. Joseph's parish. Your mom and family are in my prayers.

Mary Peterson

January 24, 2011

To all Mary's children...

It has been a pleasure knowing your dear mother. She was a wonderful christian woman and she will sure be missed by many.We wish you good luck and our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Larry&Ann Mahoney

January 22, 2011

Mary & John Conroy, George & Mary Anne Fleck, Harry & Clare Rich, Mark & Sara Jane Hurley, my parents, John & Olite, and others in the CFM at St. Joe's formed a group of close-knit friends, starting in the mid-1960s and extending through the subsequent decades. Mary could always be counted on for her wit, her down-to-earth savvy, and for her caring about others. She had her eyes open and her ear to the ground. To her credit, Mary recognized the first symptoms of a disease that afflicts my Mom and alerted us to it long before any of the rest of us saw it. How grateful we are for this and for the gift that she was to all of us.

Pat Solon

January 22, 2011

To all Mary's children..

It has been a pleasure knowing your dear mother, she has been a wonderful christian woman and she sure will be missed by many. We wish you good luck and our thoughts are prayers be with you!

Larry&Ann Mahoney

January 22, 2011

I was saddened to hear about the loss of the matriarch of the Conroy Clan. Your mother and her daughters were a huge, vital and important part of my childhood. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent in your home and with your family; I think of your mom every time I see an Irish sweater. Please accept my deepest sympathies on your loss. The world has lost a great woman.

Eileen Hurley Safford

January 21, 2011

Bob, Sarah and all the Conroy's: So sorry to hear of your matriarch Mary's passing. We had some good times together, shopping or gardening, attending Mass or making the perfect cup of tea, I always appreciated her tutelage. God bless you in your grief, Jeanie Boddy, caregiver.

January 21, 2011

Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. My mom, Gen Conroy Mendez, spoke with fondness of Aunt Mary Helen. Her obituary is a beautiful tribute to quite a lady. You all are very blessed to have had her in your lives.

Valerie Mendez Walton

January 21, 2011

Colleen, Kathy, Ann, and the rest; we share your grief: your mother was truly a remarkable woman. We know the faith and strength she had, raising nine children through St. Joe's, and beyond. Our prayers are with you!

David and Mary Beth Mead

January 21, 2011

Colleen & Family,
My prayers are with you. Your Mom's legacy is certainly the beautiful family she & your dad created.
Peace,

Katherine Ghiglione

January 20, 2011

I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. I will miss not seeing Mary when I go over to my mom's.

Susan Wilson

January 20, 2011

I will miss talking to Mary. She was my neighbor for over 50 years.

Pat Wilson

January 20, 2011

Bob and Family,
My prayers are for you all. I have a hard time imagining St. Joseph's without Mary at the helm. She assisted during my Mom's funeral 4 years ago and I am deeply grateful to her. I am sure she was greeted at the pearly gates by all those who love her and the Hill folks threw her a heck of a party, irish dancing and all.
Peace to you. I will be thinking of you Saturday.

Josie Leahy-Brooks

January 20, 2011

Colleen and family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart and thoughts are with you and your family. Your mom lives on in her children and grandchildren, the echoes of her life.

Rita Schenck

January 20, 2011

Ann and Family, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. With loving memories of all tight knit Capital Hill families, Margie LaCugna

Margie LaCugna

January 20, 2011

Dear Ann,

I am so sorry for your loss. Your dear mother was a remarkable person. I remember her from our earliest childhood years at Holy Names. She made such an impression on me then, and was a great help to me many years later at the funerals of each of my parents at St. Joseph Church.
Love,
Kathleen Marsh

Kathleen Marsh

January 19, 2011

I'm sorry for your loss. I met your mother in the summer of 1977 when I stayed at your house during an unexpected "vacation" from the Air Force. The most imposing memory I have is sitting at a massive dinner table with innumberable Conroy's discussing the wisdom of joining military service. It was an entertaining discussion/lecture that caused me much self relection. The picture of your mother in her youth looks JUST like Patty, circa 1975.

Robert Reynolds

Robert Reynolds

January 19, 2011

Please accept my deepest sympathies.

Billy Ryan

January 19, 2011

To Rosanne and the family,
I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. Sending you my sincere sympathy on your loss.

Mary Horton

January 19, 2011

Kathy, Ann, Jack, Colleen,Eileen, Patty, Bob, Roseanne and Jim,

-it is alarming to realize I remember when that last half of you were born......and that at the same time, so many of my sibilings were born then too, shared classes at St. Joe's and Holy Names-so many parellels of the "Irish sized" families. I am sorry for your loss and the immense transition this means for you all. Such a transition is truly the end of an era -as the Carney family has experienced over the past 2 years.

Carry in your hearts, the love and engagement (during the good and not so good times!)that is inevitable among siblings in a large family. Let the lousy times go. You have some sad times ahead for which I am sorry. And you have a rich legacy - for which I am happy for you.

Thinking of you all with great affection,

Coleen Carney

January 19, 2011

The only place I ever saw Mrs. Conroy was at church, the social hall or the parish center (Rectory) and that was every time I was on 18th between Aloha and Roy!! A new Pastor had no worries, Mrs Conroy taught them the ropes!!!! I recently told Mrs. Conroy that when I was her age I was going to be just like her at St. Joe's!!!! She smiled big!!! God bless all The Conroy children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Your Mom's legacy at St. Joe's will never be forgotten.

Carol Gilmore Sauter

January 19, 2011

Growing up, I remember that the Conroy home was a hub of activity. I have fond memories; your dad's smile and sense of humor, and your mom's sense of business. Both contributed to this much loved family. I am sure your mom is smiling down, pleased with her children, grand children and beyond, carrying on the family traditions and goodness.

Patty Warme Freeburg

January 18, 2011

Ann and family,
Ann I am so sorry for your loss. We were friends and neighbors years ago. Take care.

Kathy (Baxter) Christensen

Kathy Christensen

January 18, 2011

I remember your strong presence, your clear voice and your no nonsense personality. I remember you sitting in your corner chair with your lap blanket and tea. Thanks for having a porta-crib available when needed!

Jessie Mohandessi

January 18, 2011

Dear Ann, Kathy, Colleen and Family,
We Sisters of the Holy Names send you our prayerful sympathy as you give Mary back to her loving Creator. May your Mother's new life in God's Presence be a deep source of peace for you all, and may you know her nearness often.

Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary

January 18, 2011

What a wonderful legacy Mary's beautiful family is. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Suzette McClintock

January 17, 2011

I knew Mary best through her children, especially Colleen. Whenever I was with her and the other syblings
I enjoyed the intelligence, wit and humor that are so typical of her family. She's left a great legacy.

Betsy Rothstein

January 17, 2011

Mary was such a welcoming person when we joined St. Joseph School and Parish in 1978. She pointed us to many activities and we joined she and Jimmy at the Medgar Evers Pool and many a sports sideline. Mary was also instrumental in my landing a job at the school. She was a great lady.

Kathy Cushman

January 17, 2011

To Mary's family - we are so sorry for your loss. Neighbors, the Kikawa family.

Katie Kikawa

January 16, 2011

What a sweet lady and friend of our family. A true matriarch of yet another classic Capitol Hill Clan. As I recently shared with Jimmy, when I a youngster, I used to sell papers in front of St Joseph’s Church after Sunday mass. After mass I would head to the rectory and Mrs. Conroy would be in the kitchen baking cookies. I would beg for a cookie. ”Just one” she would say. Years later when I saw her at events I would always ask, “Where’s my cookie?” We would share a good laugh. God bless her.

Paul Devine
From 21st Ave on Capitol Hill

January 16, 2011

I am indebted to Mary for her leadership in establishing the St Joes Over 50z group many decades ago that has been a monthly occassion of comraderie and conviviality. Also I enjoyed her gracious hospitality during a weekly Lenten prayer group gathering in her home. Prayers for God's healing embrace to comfort her family and friends....St Joseph's parishioner, marykay.

January 16, 2011

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