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Edwin Conaway Obituary
AGE: 82 • Newark
Passed away at his home on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 surrounded by his family.
Born in Kirkwood, DE, Ed was the son of the late William and Margaret A. Johnson Conaway. He served his country proudly in the US Navy during the Korean War. Afterward, he worked as a machinist at General Motors in the Tool & Dye Shop for over 25 years before his retirement. A member of Holy Angels Church, he enjoyed darts, bowling and horseshoes. His wife, the love of his life of 58 years, Mary (Wells) Conaway, predeceased him May 22, 2015.
Ed will be dearly missed by his daughters, Bonita Conaway of Newark, DE, Connie Schneider and her husband Michael of Bear, DE and Teresa Tombroff of Newark; his son, Daniel Conaway of Newark, DE; nine grandchildren, Amanda, Andrew and his wife Ashley, Sean, Kyle, Brittany, Zachary, Noah, Sydney and Aiden; three great grandchildren, Justin, Gianna and Kayleigh.
Funeral services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to American Veterans at Voluntary Services, 1601 Kirkwood Hwy., Wilmington, DE, 19805. Condolences may be left at MealeyFuneralHomes.com (302) 652-5913.
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Dan Conaway
May 10, 2016
I miss you, Dad. I love you very much. Kiss mom for me.
Love, Dan
Donald Ennis
May 4, 2016
Im sorry to see such a good man pass,but the lord must want Ed to run the big machine shop in heaven. YOU WILL BE MISSED
May 3, 2016
So sorry for your loss. I worked with Ed at GM. He was a great guy.
Bob Allen
May 2, 2016
A father & mother together again in the heavenly garden. Sending lots of prayers your way."Peace be with you" Robin Sherwood Coleman
matt reaney
May 1, 2016
so sorry for your loss.
Nancy & Bucky Chalfant
May 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss.
We will miss talking to Ed at the fence in the backyard.
Jeanne Tunell
May 1, 2016
So sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers are with you all
Mike and Jeanne Tunell and family
May 1, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss. I worked with Ed at general motors for years. Everbody loved Ed he was such a great guy and will be missed. Joe Reaney
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