Carmela “Mickey” Conway, 81 of Derry, died Monday February 25, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 7, 1931 in South Medford, MA., the daughter of Joseph and Rosa (Fareri) Micale. She was raised and educated in Medford and was a graduate of Medford High School. She was a resident of Somerville for over 20 years, prior to relocating to Derry in 1979.
Mickey was employed in retail sales, first with Bradlees for over 15 years and most recently with Bed Bath and Beyond. She enjoyed traveling and was a longtime Elvis fan.
Members of the family include four children, Denise M. Gaynor and her husband Richard of Pelham, NH, James M. Conway and his wife Theresa J. of Derry, Donna R. Conway of Malden, MA, John J. Conway of Florida, six grandchildren, Richard W. Gaynor, Jr. and his wife Leslie of New Hampton, NH, Joseph J. Gaynor and his wife Tanya of Sandown, NH, Matthew J. Conway and his wife Tracy of Weare, NH, Jesse Conway and Allysia Conway, both of Gardner, MA and Christopher N. Conway of Derry, three great grandchildren, Cody, Kailey and Joey Gaynor as well several Nieces, Nephews & Cousins . She was predeceased by her husband James M. Conway Sr., and by three grandchildren, Jennifer Gaynor, Jeremy Conway, and Shannon D. Gwiazda.
Calling hours were held on Thursday, February 28, 2013 from 2-4pm and 6-8pm at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road Londonderry, NH. A Liturgy of Christian Burial was celebrated Friday, March 1st at 10am at St. Catherine of Genoa Parish, 179 Summer Street, Somerville, MA. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery of Medford.