Dorothy Catherine Conway (Christensen) passed away peacefully and surrounded by her children, or “jewels” as she affectionately referred to them, and her adoring husband on Monday June 19, 2017.

Born in Troy, NY, she was the daughter of John and Dorothy (Freeman) Christensen. Dorothy graduated from Catholic Central High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree in education from the College of St. Rose. On August 9, 1958, she married the love of her life, John Edward Conway of Schenectady, NY. They lived in Kingston, NY, where they started their family, and later moved to Ridgefield, CT where they spent 30 years. In 1995 she, and her husband, moved to Cape Cod, returning to the place of their honeymoon to spend their golden years together. Their home was a place all were welcome and was most often full with family and friends.

The grief that we feel at her loss will never match the joy of having known her. Dorothy could light up a room with her beautiful smile and she had the ability to make those in her presence feel special. She will always be loved and remembered for her compassion, loyalty and absolute devotion to her family. She leaves a legacy, rich with treasured memories – skiing with her family at Stratton Mountain, golfing with her husband, children, grandchildren, and friends, and countless outings to the Cape Cod beaches.

Dorothy loved adventure and enjoyed traveling to Europe, especially her trip to Ireland with John, and many trips to Florida and the Caribbean with her family. She was a parishioner at Our Lady of the Cape in Brewster. She was committed to helping those less fortunate, including her volunteering with Meals on Wheels for many years, until her long battle with breast cancer diminished her strength.

In addition to her loving husband of 59 years, Dorothy is survived by her seven children, John Conway and his wife, Ella, Maureen Burns and her husband, Peter, Matthew Conway and his wife, Lisa, Ellen Conway-Hill and her husband, Tony, Michael Conway and his wife, Paula, Catherine Racz and her husband, Ed, and Patricia Iannetta and her husband, Rudy; twenty two grandchildren, and one great grandchild, who were the lights of her life.

A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday June 22 in Our Lady of the Cape Church, 468 Stony Brook Rd., Brewster.

Visitation will precede the Mass beginning at 9 a.m. in the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

Interment will be private.

As an expression of sympathy, memorial donations may be made to the VNA of Cape Cod – Hospice, 434 Route 134, Suite D-3, South Dennis, MA 02660.

My deepest sympathy to the family. You are in my prayers! May the faith and love she brought to so many be the strength that guides you during this difficult time.

Paula and Michael my deepest sympathy to you and your family. She was a great lady and family. Glad I had the pleasure of meeting her.

Dear Cathy and the Conway family, I am so glad that God gave you the gift to be there for your mother's last breath as Mary and the Angels came to take her to Heaven. As I pray the rosary every night, I will pray that God will comfort and support you in this immeasurable loss and that your mother is at peace in Heaven where there is no more pain or suffering and your mother is surrounded by God's love. Deepest sympathy, Kathy Preli

My heart goes out to you Ellen and Tony . Wish I got to meet your wonderful loving mom. Know that she will always be watching over the family Hugs to you all. Love Heidi and Hutch

Cathy, the stories you've shared of your family over the years we've worked together are a living testament to the legacy that your Mom leaves. May the many good memories your Mom created comfort you and your family through this loss. You all are in my prayers. Sincerely, Colleen

Cathy, Ed, Logan, Nadia, Becca, Mr. Conway & family: You are all in our prayers. Your Mom/Grandma was a gracious, beautiful soul. We were blessed to have shared time with her at your family gatherings over the years. We will miss her. Her beautiful spirit, boundless energy, charm & kindness lives on in all of you. We love you and are holding you close in our hearts.

My grandma will forever be in my heart. With love, Nadia Racz.

John, the tears won't stop. Now she is in heaven with no pain. This sadness won't leave me but I cherish the happy times you and Dorothy, Ed and I had. You are both in my prayers,

My deepest sympathy to the Conway family.