Robert “Bob” Conway, Sr., 76, of Newark, DE passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home. Born January 7, 1939 in Wilmington, DE, Bob was the son of the late Reginald and Ann (Barrow) Conway. Bob graduated from Newark High school, class of 1957, where he was an All-State Quarterback. Following high school, heContinue Reading
Robert “Bob” Conway, Sr., 76, of Newark, DE passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2015 at his home.
Born January 7, 1939 in Wilmington, DE, Bob was the son of the late Reginald and Ann (Barrow) Conway. Bob graduated from Newark High school, class of 1957, where he was an All-State Quarterback. Following high school, he went on to play in the minor leagues for the Phillies. Bob coached football for over 30 years, coaching for the former Capital Trail Football League. In his spare time he loved to play golf and watch Sunday football games. He also enjoyed spending summers at Fenwick Island, eating crabs and having an “ice cold beer”.
Bob is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Mary Conway; daughter, Cherie Hansard and her husband, Darrell of Gainesville, GA; son, Robert Conway, Jr. and his wife, Linda of Newark, DE; grandchildren, Katie and Kellie Conway and Matt, Wesley, and Austin Hansard; and one great granddaughter. Including his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Truitt.
A memorial service will be held in his honor at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 26, 2015 at R.T. Foard & Jones, Inc., 122 W. Main St., Newark, DE 19711, where family and friends may visit beginning at 9:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made payable to the VFW Post 475 Honor Guard Detail.
Tina Tessein
left a message on July 20, 2015:
To Mary, Bobby, Cherie, and extended family, Truly sorry for your loss!! I just heard from a high school friend!! I had Bob's email so I could get back in touch with Cherie, but he never answered my email. I understand why now! I loved that he and Mary were high school sweethearts! He was always such a nice man to me. He will be missed! Their house was like a second home to me in high school. And wherever Cherie was, I was. I have fond memories of this family!! Rest in peace....Tina (Whaples) Tessein<3
Robert and Debbie (daughter) Wesselman
left a message on January 28, 2015:
Dear Conway Family, Deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your husband and father.
John Kwoka
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Sorry for your loss. Bobby Sr. was a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed.
Curtis and Ruth Atkins
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Aunt Mary, Bobby and Cherie, Curtis and I were so sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. We had planned to attend the service today, however thought it unwise due to the weather forecast. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, that God will grant comfort, strength and peace today and in the days ahead. Love, Curtis and Ruth Atkins
Jack and Laura Gracie
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Mary, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joe Beaudet
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Mary and family- Our prayers and condolences for the loss of a man who will always be remembered for his big heart and smile. Bobby ( Coach Conway) has instilled so many memories and values both as a friend and coach. He will be sorely missed . RIP till we meet again. Love, The Beaudet Family
sandra(Petrilli)Gefre
left a message on January 25, 2015:
I did not know Bob personally but remember him from the Newark High football team he played on.
James Brown
left a message on January 25, 2015:
Dear Conway family, many prayers and warm wishes to you all. Bob was my crusader coach. Without a doubt of all the coaches I've known, coach Conway was my favorite. Thank you for lending him to us kids. Bob will be in the best memories of mine and many other people who were lucky enough to know him or have him for their coach. Sincerely and best wishes, Jimmy Brown
Alecia (Lynch) & Gary Archambeault
left a message on January 25, 2015:
Dear Conway Family, Amy told me about Bobby's passing today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so thankful we had the chance to see and speak to him when we were in town for Guy's service. Bobby was visiting with my Dad in Fenwick 20+ years ago when Gary and I got engaged and we walked into our cottage to show my Dad. ;) I've always cherished that memory and that Bobby was there. I have no doubt that Bobby is sitting at the table with Guy and Dad picking crabs and having a few. May memories get you through this difficult time. God Bless.
Madeline Gunter
left a message on January 24, 2015:
Dear Mary, Cherie, Bobby and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a great person and he will be missed by many, many people who were touched by his gentle spirit! He always had a smile and warm welcome for everyone. We will forever be grateful for having the pleasure of calling him our friend! Please know that although we cannot be there with you in person, we are with you in spirit and connected in our hearts. Love always, Allan and Madeline
Jim McDaniel
left a message on January 23, 2015:
To Mary and all your family; I know this was a great loss and I want to say how deeply sorry I feel for all of you. I have known Bob since I moved into the neiborhood twelve years ago and could not ask for a better person to live near. He truly will be missed. May God keep and watch over Him and all of you during this time of sorrow.
Jack Rust
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Sorry to see where Bob, Sr. passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Jack Rust
Dana Aeschliman
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, Cherie, Bobby and their families. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort. Love, Joe, Dana, Matt & Ashley Aeschliman
Jim Lee
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Condolences to Bobs family. He was a classmate of mine and as the Statler Bros song the class of 57 'we had a dream' Bob helped us become undefeated in football.
Wayne & Jane Wassmer
left a message on January 23, 2015:
We would like to express our most sincere condolences to Bobs family. He was a classmate and long time friend. Wayne & Jane Wassmer Conowingo, Maryland
Terry Masella
left a message on January 22, 2015:
To Bobby and Linda, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your dad, he truly was a very nice kind hearted person. I know how much he loved his family and will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to you and you will always be in my prayers. May you all find peace. Terry Masella
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Tina Tessein
left a message on July 20, 2015:
To Mary, Bobby, Cherie, and extended family, Truly sorry for your loss!! I just heard from a high school friend!! I had Bob's email so I could get back in touch with Cherie, but he never answered my email. I understand why now! I loved that he and Mary were high school sweethearts! He was always such a nice man to me. He will be missed! Their house was like a second home to me in high school. And wherever Cherie was, I was. I have fond memories of this family!! Rest in peace....Tina (Whaples) Tessein<3
Robert and Debbie (daughter) Wesselman
left a message on January 28, 2015:
Dear Conway Family, Deepest sympathies to you on the loss of your husband and father.
John Kwoka
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Sorry for your loss. Bobby Sr. was a one of a kind man and will be sorely missed.
Curtis and Ruth Atkins
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Aunt Mary, Bobby and Cherie, Curtis and I were so sorry to hear of Uncle Bob's passing. We had planned to attend the service today, however thought it unwise due to the weather forecast. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers, that God will grant comfort, strength and peace today and in the days ahead. Love, Curtis and Ruth Atkins
Jack and Laura Gracie
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Mary, We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Peace of mind is a call away. We’re here when you need us most.
Joe Beaudet
left a message on January 26, 2015:
Mary and family- Our prayers and condolences for the loss of a man who will always be remembered for his big heart and smile. Bobby ( Coach Conway) has instilled so many memories and values both as a friend and coach. He will be sorely missed . RIP till we meet again. Love, The Beaudet Family
sandra(Petrilli)Gefre
left a message on January 25, 2015:
I did not know Bob personally but remember him from the Newark High football team he played on.
James Brown
left a message on January 25, 2015:
Dear Conway family, many prayers and warm wishes to you all. Bob was my crusader coach. Without a doubt of all the coaches I've known, coach Conway was my favorite. Thank you for lending him to us kids. Bob will be in the best memories of mine and many other people who were lucky enough to know him or have him for their coach. Sincerely and best wishes, Jimmy Brown
Alecia (Lynch) & Gary Archambeault
left a message on January 25, 2015:
Dear Conway Family, Amy told me about Bobby's passing today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We are so thankful we had the chance to see and speak to him when we were in town for Guy's service. Bobby was visiting with my Dad in Fenwick 20+ years ago when Gary and I got engaged and we walked into our cottage to show my Dad. ;) I've always cherished that memory and that Bobby was there. I have no doubt that Bobby is sitting at the table with Guy and Dad picking crabs and having a few. May memories get you through this difficult time. God Bless.
Madeline Gunter
left a message on January 24, 2015:
Dear Mary, Cherie, Bobby and families, We are so very sorry for your loss. Bobby was such a great person and he will be missed by many, many people who were touched by his gentle spirit! He always had a smile and warm welcome for everyone. We will forever be grateful for having the pleasure of calling him our friend! Please know that although we cannot be there with you in person, we are with you in spirit and connected in our hearts. Love always, Allan and Madeline
Jim McDaniel
left a message on January 23, 2015:
To Mary and all your family; I know this was a great loss and I want to say how deeply sorry I feel for all of you. I have known Bob since I moved into the neiborhood twelve years ago and could not ask for a better person to live near. He truly will be missed. May God keep and watch over Him and all of you during this time of sorrow.
Jack Rust
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Sorry to see where Bob, Sr. passed away. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family. Jack Rust
Dana Aeschliman
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Mary, Cherie, Bobby and their families. May all your wonderful memories bring you comfort. Love, Joe, Dana, Matt & Ashley Aeschliman
Jim Lee
left a message on January 23, 2015:
Condolences to Bobs family. He was a classmate of mine and as the Statler Bros song the class of 57 'we had a dream' Bob helped us become undefeated in football.
Wayne & Jane Wassmer
left a message on January 23, 2015:
We would like to express our most sincere condolences to Bobs family. He was a classmate and long time friend. Wayne & Jane Wassmer Conowingo, Maryland
Terry Masella
left a message on January 22, 2015:
To Bobby and Linda, I am so sorry to hear the passing of your dad, he truly was a very nice kind hearted person. I know how much he loved his family and will be truly missed. My deepest condolences to you and you will always be in my prayers. May you all find peace. Terry Masella
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