Photo courtesy of Connor-Healy Funeral Home - Manchester
Manchester, New Hampshire
Dr. James F. Conway, Jr. died peacefully on December 2, 2023 surrounded by his family. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Dr. James F. Conway and Mary Campbell Conway. He leaves his loving wife of over 53 years, Ruth Struck Conway, four sons, James III (South Burlington, VT), Thomas (Kelly, San Diego, CA), Paul (Jodie, Framingham, MA), Patrick (Heidi, Anchorage, AK), two daughters, Kathleen Haley (Colin, Milton, MA) and Elizabeth Baker (Michael, Norwood, MA), as well as 15 grandchildren. In addition, he leaves his brother Rev. Richard Conway (Dorchester, MA), sister Mary Stewart (Framingham, MA), and sister in-law Lorraine Conway (Windham, NH). He was predeceased by his brothers Michael and Stephen, and his sister Sr. Maria Pedro of the Society of the Marist Sisters (Ellen). His family remembers a kind, loving and dedicated husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle.
Jim was a graduate of Boston College High School, Boston College, and Tufts University School of Medicine. He served in the U.S. Army in Danang, Vietnam, and completed residencies at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Boston and the State University of New York at Buffalo.
In 1973, Jim joined a private urology practice in Manchester, New Hampshire and was one of the founding members of Manchester Urology Associates. He practiced medicine in Manchester for 35 years.
Jim was very involved in hospital governance throughout his career. He served on the Elliot Hospital Board of Trustees for over 20 years, including three years as chairman. He also was on the board of Optima Health for the attempted merger of the Elliot Hospital with the Catholic Medical Center, and was the founder and Medical Director of the Max K. Willscher Urology Center.
Services: Calling hours are Thursday, December 7, 2023, from 4 to 7 PM at Connor-Healy Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 537 Union Street, Manchester, NH.
The funeral will be held Friday, December 8, 2023, with a mass of Christian burial to be celebrated at 10 AM in Saint Elizabeth Seton Church, 190 Meeting House Road, Bedford, NH.
Burial with military honors will take place in Town House Cemetery, Tuftonboro, NH at a later date.
In addition to donating his time, he was a generous supporter of various causes, including the Marist Missionary Sisters and Veterans Count (through Easter Seals). Please omit flowers. Donations can be made to:
Veterans Count c/o Easter Seals, NH: 555 Auburn St., Manchester, NH 03103.
https://www.easterseals.com/nh/ways-to-give/donate.html
Marist Missionary Sisters: 349 Grove St., Waltham, MA 02453. https://maristsmsm.org/donation
Stonehill College: 320 Washington St., Easton, MA 02357. https://www.stonehill.edu/giving/
For more information visit: www.connorhealy.com.
Read MoreHe was a wonderful caring Doctor who always went out of his way to meet you @ the Elliot ER when necessary. For me & my Father Marcel Rene.
Donald Rene
January 22, 2024 | Manchester, NH
Dear Conway Family, I was at a social event last Friday when Dr. Will Selleck told me the sad news of Jim's passing. Jim welcomed me to the practice of oncology in Manchester in 1978. At that time cancer medicine was generally considered a hopeless exercise, but Jim was warm and supportive. Through the years we shared in the effort to improve medical care in Manchester. His energy and optimism lifted me up when things seemed to be going in the wrong direction for medical care in our...
Denis Hammond
December 15, 2023
Dear Ruth and family, I am so addened by the news of Jim's passing and I share your grief. Jim had a special place in my heart as he welcomed me, new young doctor into the Elliot community. He was gracious, helpful and always a charming gentleman with a smile, a twinkle in his eye and a wry sense of humor. He led by example not only in his practie of medicine and ethical leadership but also as a leader to bring the staff together. I will always remember the Christmas parties he...
Poly Rounds
December 14, 2023 | Candia, NH | Friend
I met Dr. Conway a number of years ago when he treated me for kidney stones. Very professional and assuring that everything will work out. Later as I worked for the valet service at Rivers Edge I had the opportunity to provide service for him when he came for numerous appointments. Always enjoyed the conversations we had. As time passed and I learned that he was at Elliot I made it a point to go up and see him. He remembered me from Rivers Edge and we engaged in a light conversation. My...
William Ruwell
December 12, 2023 | Dunbarton, NH | Acquaintance
My prayers and thoughts is with Dr. Conway’s family. I personally would like to thank him for being right on with my plan to survive prostate cancer. I am sure he is up in heaven working his magic with my sister Jo-Ann O’Connell. God bless Dr Conway.
Peter Perich
December 11, 2023 | Manchester, NH | Friend
Ruth and family, Condolences to you and your family. Remember waiting on you at the Puritan Backroom late at night. Seeing you at track meets. Sorry for your loss James.
Sheila(O´Neil)Smith
December 11, 2023 | Other
Ruth and children & family - so sorry to hear this news. Jim was a great mentor to me and others, always there for help and with an innate sense of the right and best way to do things. Tirelessly served Manchester, Elliot Hospital & patients. Old school but rolled with trends, such a great sense of humor. Thinking of you all
Chris Tessier
December 11, 2023 | Work
Our Dear Doctor Conway, we looked forward to being in his company. Pleasant, respectful, pleasant and joyful to us all. We had a wonderful celebration luncheon to honor his appointment to president of The Board, to us he was "The Chief" of us all. PACU staff 2005
Simonne Huot
December 10, 2023 | Work
Dear Ruth and Family, During the Christmas season, I fondly recall my dearest memory of Dr. Conway. In the 1980´s, Dr. Daly would host his "special" nurses in his home. Dr. Conway would arrive, take his seat at the piano and play Christmas carols, while we gathered around him and sang. I always held Dr. Conway in very high regard and was privileged to work with him. My deepest sympathies to all of you. Cheryl Mullen, RN
Cheryl Mullen
December 08, 2023 | Work
