Carolyn Lowe Conway

Carolyn Lowe Conway Carolyn was born at The Morrison Hospital in Whitefield, NH on November 21, 1935. A daughter of Gordon and Norah (Daley) Lowe she grew up in Randolph. She received an Associate's degree in Animal Science from the Thompson School at the University of New Hampshire in 1955. Carolyn married Raymond Conway 59 ½ years ago on October 22, 1955. Yawnoc Farm in Jefferson was established on May 15, 1958. Together they worked the farm while also raising six children. Carolyn was predeceased by her parents and sister, Marion. She is survived by her husband, Ray, six children and their families. Kevin and Lisa of Jefferson; Kathy and Tom, children Maria and Anthony of Barnstead; David and Cathy, children Seth, Ross and Olivia of Jefferson; Lynne and Brian, children Ashley and Kyle and Amanda of Jefferson; Joanna and Eric, children Norah and Charlie of Bow; and Barbara and Matthew, children Melissa and Joel of Illinois. Two brothers and families - Vyron and Ruth of Jefferson and Alan and Lucille of Randolph. A sister Joyce and family of Ohio. A lifelong farmer, Carolyn farmed side by side with her husband, Ray. Carolyn shared her knowledge and love of agriculture by volunteering as a 4H leader for over 30 years. She was also very active in the Grange and the Brown Swiss Association. Carolyn started showing her Castle View Brown Swiss in 1949 and exhibited at many shows. Carolyn's love of Brown Swiss carried over to Yawnoc Farm where Swiss have been bred and raised since 1958 and she exhibited them at the Lancaster Fair for 65 years. Carolyn was a school bus driver for over 30 years. For many years she made 200 Christmas wreaths in preparation for the holidays. Putting family first, Carolyn always supported her children and others at events through the town, school and 4H. Her family hosted four International 4H Youth Exchange (IFYE) representatives. Farming was part of her core. She loved working the land, animals, Brown Swiss, The White Mountains, her family , and at the heart of it all, the mutual love and devotion between she and Ray. These things kept her motivated as she journeyed through life. At age 79 Carolyn came full circle as she passed away on May 10, 2015 at the Morrison in Whitefield, NH. A memorial service will be held Sunday, May 17 at 11:00 AM at St John's Methodist Church, 5 Black Velvet Road in Jefferson. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Carolyn's memory to Northwoods Home Health, 278 Main Street, Lancaster, NH 03584 or St. John's Methodist Church, 5 Black Velvet Road, Jefferson, NH 03583. Committal will be at a later date at the convenience of the family.

Carolyn Lowe Conway

November 21, 1935 - May 10, 2015