David A. Conary

BRYANT POND – David A. Conary, 83, passed away on Feb. 10, 2021, at his home in Bryant Pond after a period of failing health. He was born in South Paris, Maine, on March 3, 1937, the son of the late Wilfred G. Jr. and Arline (Whitney) Conary.

He was raised in South Paris and Cranston, R.I., and graduated from Cranston East High School. He was a graduate of Bowdoin College, class of 1959. He married Frances Harrison and settled in South Weymouth, Mass.

He lived for a short time in Weston, Conn., and North Hampton, N.H., before moving to Bryant Pond.

He worked at a number of financial institutions before retiring and joining a family-owned marina on Kezar Lake.

He was a member and past Governor of the Boston Securities Traders Association. He served as Chairman of Community Services for the Rotary Club of Bethel.

In addition to Frances, his wife of 63 years, family members include his sons, Lee H. Conary and his fiancée, Diane Caracciolo of Lovell and N. Whitney Conary and his wife Pamela of Exeter, N.H. He also leaves four grandsons, one granddaughter and eight great-grandchildren.

Following David’s wishes all services are private and at the convenience of the family. A graveside service will take place later in the spring. Arrangements are under the care of Chandler Funeral Home, 45 Main Street, South Paris. To make an online condolence please visit http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to “ALS Warriors” to benefit ALS research at http://www.als.net/davidarlanconary or ALS TDI

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