Name: Calling hours
Start: 2022-02-03T16:00:00.000Z
End: 2022-02-03T19:00:00.000Z
Location: Curran-Jones Funeral Home - Agawam

BORN

July 4, 1942

DIED

January 29, 2022

LOCATION

Agawam, Massachusetts

Curran-Jones Funeral Home - Agawam Obituary

Vera A. (McDonnell) Conway, 79, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, January 29, 2022 at Mercy Medical Center. Born in Springfield, she grew up in Ireland, and upon moving back, lived in Agawam and was a 1960 graduate of Agawam High School. Vera was a 1963 graduate and valedictorian of her class at the St. Francis Hospital School of Nursing in Hartford, where she became a registered nursed, and worked at and did private duty work at Heritage Hall Nursing Home. She also did pastoral work at Heritage Hall and for Sacred Heart Church, where she was a communicant and Eucharistic Minister. She was a member of the Agawam St. Patrick’s Committee and a past Parade Marshall in 2017. Vera was also known for her musical talents, and played the piano and accordion. She will always be known for her caring presence and her willingness to help others. Her husband, Vincent T. Conway, Jr., died in 2002 and her son Adam M. Conway died in 2007. She was also predeceased by her two sisters, Mary Ellen Arslanian and Kathleen Gail Brunelle. She leaves a daughter, Faith A. Conway, two grandchildren, Sean Patrick Conway and his partner, Amanda Radle, Scott Alexander Conway all of Feeding Hills, a brother-in-law, Leon William Brunelle of Agawam and many nieces and nephews. The funeral will be Friday at 10:30am from the AGAWAM CURRAN JONES FUNERAL HOME, 745 Cooper Street with a Mass in Sacred Heart Church at 11:30. The burial will follow in the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery. Calling hours are Thursday 4-7pm. Donations may be made to Sacred Heart Church, 1061 Springfield Street, Feeding Hills, MA 01030.

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I loved Vera. She was my spiritual mentor. Taught me Catholicism, stood for me at my confirmation, gave me faith and my first real Bible. She lived in such a happy, spiritual way. What a gift to be able to minister to her. She was an example of what Christ calls us to be. So many memories of Vera with my family. Especially Sacred Heart Parish with my father and Heritage Hall with my mother. The good and the heartaches. I know she is with her God, Vinnie, Adam, her sisters, and all the...

Lisa Eldridge

February 03, 2022 | West Springfield, MA | Friend

Vera was an earth angel. Now she's a Heavenly angel. The world has lost an incredible woman. She was loved by so many!

Donalyn Gross

February 02, 2022 | Longmeadow, MA | Friend

I knew Vera because of her sister, Gail. The two of them were quite a pair. I am sure they are having fun in heaven with their sister MaryEllen.

Ellen Kittler Ford

February 01, 2022

I am heartbroken at the passing of my dear friend who I've known for almost 50 years. So many wonderful memories; camping with our families, bingo nights at Sacred Heart, backyard pool parties, sleepovers, even working at Twin Oaks was a fun experience. I shall miss the talks, laughs and even the tears we shared. Vera was always a constant in my life and I shall be forever grateful for her love, caring and friendship. My heart and prayers go out to you Faith and to your sons, but know that...

Terry Roberts

February 01, 2022 | Friend

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always. Fred Montesi and Family

Fred Montesi and Family

February 01, 2022 | Friend

Auntie Vera was my godmother and I will miss her very much. Say hi to my mom. Love you.

Chris

February 01, 2022

Vera was a beautiful person, we worked together at Heritage Hall West and she was so friendly and kind. Sending prayers to her family and friends.

Kerry Frain Normandin

February 01, 2022

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

William Smidt

February 01, 2022 | Friend

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