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IN MEMORIAM 2016

ROBERT W. CONROY, Esq. (1929 - 2016)

In the 1970’s Robert Conroy, bought a parcel of land, built his house and moved with his
family to his newly adopted home in the Town of Boxford and immediately volunteered
his services to the Town of Boxford for the next 37 consecutive years. There are few
volunteers that amass the number of years and possess the level dedication equal
to Bob Conroy.

Bob Conroy’s long history of service to both his community and country included
serving as a young man in the armed forces during the Korean Conflict, then
volunteering for his community soon after he was married. His services included a
number of years on the Burlington Finance Committee before devoting many years of
service to the Town of Boxford.

As an ardent proponent of fiscally conservative local government, Bob served on multiple
boards simultaneously, creating an outstanding service record of 18 years on the Zoning
Board of Appeals, 19 years on the Finance Committee, 16 years on the Capital Budgeting
Committee, and 9 years on the Board of Selectmen, three of those as Chair!

Bob is survived by his wife of sixty years, Lois (Wanamaker) Conroy and three daughters,
Marsha of Groton, MA, Leigh of Deland, FL and Robyn Anne and son-in-law Major Adam
Samiof of Huntsville, AL, as well as, three grandchildren and three great grandchildren
whom he dearly loved.

Bob Conroy provided good humor, well-reasoned, well-articulated and thoughtful
leadership to a grateful community. Today, we express our gratitude and
admiration for Bob Conroy and his dedication to the Town of Boxford.

JOAN FINCH TARLETON (1923 - 2016)

Joan married U.S. Army Officer, Morris E. Tarleton in Perryville, MD in 1944. Her
husband settled into a career with the American Sugar Co. (Domino), taking the pair to
New Orleans & Baton Rouge, LA, Timonium, Maryland, Chatham, New Jersey, and
finally Boxford, Massachusetts.

A collector, animal lover, and fierce Democrat, Joan's passion for family, antiquing, pets,
wildlife, and politics was unrivaled. An active participant and Board Member of the
Boxford Council of Aging, member and Corresponding Secretary of the Boxford
Democratic Town Committee, and co-founder of the Merrimack Valley Antique Bottle
Club, Joan's commitment to her community attests to her steadfast spirit.

Ensconced in her forest sanctuary in bucolic Boxford, Joan leaves behind her adoring
family, many beloved friends, and a grateful community where her contributions
will be long remembered.