Bernard J. Conboy

BOW -- Bernard J. Conboy, 78, died April 15, 2009, at home after a brief illness, with his wife by his side.

He was born Oct. 22, 1930, in Erie, Pa., to Emma H. Bishop and Bernard A. Conboy. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1947 at the age of 17, after two attempts to enlist at the ages of 15 and 16. He later joined the U.S. Air Force and retired as a master sergeant after 26 years, having served nine years in Japan during the United States occupation following World War II.

He married New Hampshire Superior Court Judge Carol Ann (Knott) Conboy in 1971. The same year, the Conboys moved to New Hampshire and Mr. Conboy later founded The Chandler Shop on the corner of School and Main Street in Concord. He was a loyal patron and supporter of the Baker Free Library in Bow.

In addition to his wife, family members include three sons, Mark Thomas Conboy of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Paul Gordon Conboy of Chichester, and David James Conboy of Framingham, Mass.; and three grandchildren.

SERVICES: There are no calling hours. A private burial will be held in Bow. Friends are invited to sign an online guestbook and to leave words of remembrance at www.mem.com.

Memorial donations may be made to CRVNA Homecare, PO Box 1797, Concord 03302-1797.

Bennett Funeral Home, Concord, is in charge of arrangements.