Ronald Conway

Ronald Russell Conway, aged 68, of Mancelona, died November 15, 2012 at home. He was born March 17, 1944 to the late John L. and Margaret E. (Boroff) Conway. He married Diane DePeel, also of Mancelona, on December 16, 1971. Ron loved his vegetable garden, evenings spent at the restaurant with friends, and annual trips to Wakami Lake in northern Ontario. He enjoyed being outside, whether fishing or hunting. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather who could always think of something to do or something fun to play on. The joy and laughter he brought to the people around him will be greatly missed. Ron treasured his family and loved to spend time with them. He is survived by his wife Diane and his children Andrew Conway and Alicia Conway both of Mancelona, Scott and Kim Boni of Central Lake and Daniel Conway (Kim Conway) of southern Michigan; his siblings, Bill (Barb), John (Wanda), and Bernard all of Mancelona and Barb Marshall of Bellaire; his grandchildren, Anastacia Boni, Carrick Conway, Carrissa Boni, Brianna Conway, Shannon Conway, Jaynee Boni, Ty McDowell, and Ashlyn Conway; great grandchildren, Nikolai and Charlie and many dear nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Betty Guyett and Beatrice Lockery and brother Jim Conway. Funeral services will be Monday, November 19, 2012 at 11 a.m. at the Mancelona Chapel of Mortensen Funeral Homes with Pastor Mark McCool officiating. Visitation will be Sunday from 2p.m. to 5 p.m. also at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Conway Family through Mortensen Funeral Homes, PO Box 307, Mancelona MI 49659. Please sign Ron's guestbook at www.mortensenfuneralhomes.com