Brainard "BJ" Conley

Brainard "BJ" Conley obituary, Rowley, MA

Brainard "BJ" Conley

Brainard Conley Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home on Jan. 16, 2026.
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of BJ Conley, 79, who left us

on January 9, 2026, at the V. A. Medical Center in West Roxbury. He was a proud

veteran of the United States Navy.

He was the son of the late Stephanie Lewkowicz Conley and Brainard F. Conley.

BJ was born on December 13, 1946, in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Rowley.

BJ had a passion for adventure and living his life to the fullest. Whether he was

on the boat and enjoying the river with friends, skiing many days and countless

mountains in the Northeast, or hiking and walking, he was always seeking out

new experiences and adventures. He cherished his travels to many of his

favorite places, especially southern France, Nice, and Monaco. He loved to see

the old buildings and architecture these places had to offer.

BJ is survived by his three sisters, Martha Collins and husband Jack of Rowley,

Paula Fuls and Jeff Minter of Mississippi, and Sheila Bodnaruk and husband

Werner of Connecticut. He is also loved by a close extended family of nieces and

nephews, as well as close friends. He was predeceased by his brothers Kevin and

Neal and a sister Eileen Bilodeau.

The family extends heartfelt thanks and sincerest gratitude to the exceptional

doctors and staff at the V.A. Medical Center who devoted their time and care to BJ

throughout many years. In accordance with the family's wishes, memorials will be held

privately at a later date.

To light a memorial candle or to leave a message of condolence, please visit www.fsrobertsandson.com.

~ Arrangements entrusted to F. S. Roberts & Son Funeral Home ~

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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Greg Kelliher posted to the memorial.

January 26, 2026

JAMES S CONAXIS posted to the memorial.

January 16, 2026

Jimmie Pappas posted to the memorial.

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Greg Kelliher

February 2, 2026

So sorry to hear of BJ´s passing. Most of my childhood was spent with all of the Conley family. Days I remember fondly. Rowley was a wonderful place to grow up and the Conley family and BJ were a big part of that for me. RIP BJ.

Greg Kelliher

JAMES S CONAXIS

January 26, 2026

Sending heartfelt condolences to the Conley family on BJ'S passing. I grew up in Rowley in the 50's and 60's hanging with all the Rowley gang of that time. Going to school ,swimming down the point, fireworks on the fourth. Nothing but good memories. BJ was very much a part of those memories. Though living out West in Washington State l will never forget formative years growing with BJ and all Rowley friends of that time. Respectively Jim Conaxis, class of 64 NHS.

Jimmie Pappas

January 16, 2026

I am so sorry for your loss. May he rest in everlasting peace.

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