Orems Conaway Obituary (1916 - 2007)

Orems Monroe Conaway, 91 of Cambridge, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 at the Mallard Bay Nursing Home in Cambridge. He was born June 2, 1916 in Dorchester County, son of the late Otis and Elizabeth Conaway. Mr. Conaway was employed as a truck driver for many companies, such as the Pickling Co., Mills Dairy and Connnelly Containers (1967-1978). He was a favorite fan of baseball and loved to do grass cutting. He held membership at Hughes Mission Church until conference closed the church and then moved his membership to Union Chapel A.M.E. Church. Preceding him in death was his wife, Emily Conaway. Survivors include a son, Monroe Conaway (Jean), Cambridge; a daughter, Sylvia Conaway (Baltimore, MD); (2) grandchildren, Dion and Kurt Conaway (Baltimore, MD); a great grand daughter, Sierra Conaway (Baltimore,MD); a great great grandchild, Trairs Lewis (Baltimore, MD); a sister, Frances Gilbert (Cambridge, MD); several nieces, nephews, a brother in-law, Fred Cornish, a sister in-law, Dora Brown and many friends. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 19, 2007 11am at Union Chapel AME Church (Cordtown) with a viewing one hour and half prior to the services. Interment will follow in Hughes Mission Cemetery. Arrangements by Henry Funeral Home, PA.