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James Conway Obituary
Jimmy, to his friends and family, was the son of Ruth Anne (Mulgrew) Conway of Blackstone, MA and James E. Conway of Cumberland Hill, RI. He grew up in Cumberland Hill and graduated from Cumberland High School in 1966. Jim received a BA from the University of Utah in 1970, and a law degree from the University of Colorado Boulder in 1973.
He chose to become a public defender which aligned well with his sense of social justice and belief that everyone deserves good representation under the law. He practiced law in Vermont, Montana, and most of his career in Glenwood Springs, Colorado where he lived until his death.
He was proud of his Irish ancestry and celebrated it. Jim loved the outdoors and slept under the stars whenever he could, climbed mountains, and made friends wherever he went. He especially loved family and his extended family of cousins, nephews, nieces, uncles, and aunts. The Conway family reunions were not to be missed. Jim loved Rhode Island and visited family and the ocean there every year until his death this spring.
He is survived by his wife Anne Dakin, children Emily Dakin Conway, Alison Hope Conway, sister Elizabeth Little, and brothers Joseph and Jeffrey Conway as well as grandchildren Nora and Oscar.
A gathering of family and friends will be held in Glenwood Springs, CO on October 7, 2023. To send an online condolence, please visit: www.ONeillFuneralHomes.com
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Mark James
July 24, 2024
Grew up in Cumberland and had some good times enjoying a cold one with Jim.
Pat (NOREAU) Palmieri
April 10, 2024
I just learned of Jim’s passing, and am so saddened. He was such a good friend many years ago, and his entire family was so kind to me. When I read of Jim’s Dad’s passing, I signed his memory book, and that’s when I next heard from Jim. We touched base at Christmas and birthdays. The last time I heard from him was Christmas of ‘22. He was always a kind, thoughtful, caring person. To Joe, Beth, and Jeffrey. I am truly saddened. Such a loss for you all. Prayers for you all
Pat
TOM REILLY
October 6, 2023
So sorry to hear about Jim's passing. While I won't be able to travel for his memorial, I will be thinking of him and all of the Conways.
Alan Mitchell
August 31, 2023
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Fran Swiski Donovan
August 28, 2023
So very sorry to learn of Jimmy’s passing. May sweet memories bring you some comfort and light during your sorrow.
Carol Swiski Zagrodny
August 24, 2023
Joey, Beth and Jeffrey, So very saddened to learn of the loss of your dear brother. I will always remember him as the "big brother " of the Conway family. How admirable that he dedicated his life to represent the least fortunate. May your happiest memories of your times spent with him give you comfort during this sad time.
Caren Goodier
August 24, 2023
Beautiful words of remembrance. The pic says it all about him, always listening to your conversation with so much interest! Such a family historian like his Dad and brother. He’ll never be forgotten. Condolences to Anne, his daughters their families and siblings Love, Caren and John Goodier
Kathleen Conway Peck
August 22, 2023
My heartfelt sympathy to Anne, Emily, and Alison,
and to my cousins Joey, Beth, and Jeffrey. Jimmy inspired us and taught us that you can leave home
to follow your dreams, but still come home, especially when home is Cumberland Hill. We will all miss him so but wherever he is, his brother Johnny and my brother Robert are with him now. We all loved and admired Jimmy very much. Please find comfort in your memories and in the stories you tell each other. Love, Kathy
James Conway
August 22, 2023
Enjoyed many times with Jim and his dad. If I remember he had a strong interest in local auto races. I worked for STP and gave him many racing items. Condolences, cousin Jim Conway (Ashton)
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