Barry Conway

Born March 23, 1941, in Providence, RI, to Col. Bernard and Doris (Albies) Conway, he graduated from Providence College and earned a master’s degree in public administration from the University of Rhode Island. Barry was also a proud veteran of U.S. Air Force. He married Barbara (Katkowski) Conway in 1968, and they raised their children in Cranston, RI and Newburyport, MA, before settling in the Granite State and calling Hampton “home.”

In addition to Barbara, he is survived by his sons, Stephen (Diane) of Wellesley, MA, and Bradford (Karla) of Arlington, VA. Barry was also an adoring grandfather to Jack, Eliza, Grace, and Audrey Conway.

Barry was preceded in death by his sisters, Joan Staton and Patricia Conway; and his brother, Richard Conway.

Barry served as the Commandant of the New Hampshire Veterans Home in Tilton, NH for over two decades, where he found his professional calling overseeing and advocating for the facility and its resident veterans. His passion for increasing access to veterans’ healthcare was insatiable. He served as President of the National Association of State Veterans Homes. Barry remained active in the NH veteran community upon retiring in 2013, sitting on various NH state commissions and committees. He was also a member of the American Legion Post 49 (Tilton, NH).

Barry cherished spending time and laughing with his family and friends, talking politics, and cheering for the Providence College Friars basketball team.

Services will be held at the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery (Boscawen, NH) on May 9, 2024, at 11am ET, followed by a celebration of life.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Barry's memory may be made to New Hampshire Veterans Home "Resident Benefit Fund", www.nh.gov/veterans.