William R. Conary, Sr. of North Andover, and formerly a longtime resident of Reading, died March 25, 2015 at the Academy Manor Nursing Home in Andover. He was 92 years of age. William was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 26, 1923, the son of Irving and Julia V. (Mackie) Conary.

William worked as an Electronic Technician owning and operating his own company, Conary's TV Service. He had also worked for Tansitron in Wakefield and Analog Devices in Wilmington as a Metrology Supervisor. He was a former member of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Genealogy Society. He enjoyed square dancing, bowling and playing cribbage. William proudly served his country in the US Army during WW II and the Korean War. He was honorably discharged with the rank of Corporal.

He was the beloved husband of the late Effie G. (Wildon) Conary. Devoted father of Patricia Marie Dell Isola and her husband Joseph of Pepperell, William R. "Butch" Conary, Jr. of Reading and Thomas L. Conary and his wife Deborah of Tewksbury. Loving grandfather of Laura, Thomas, Joseph, and Kristina and great grandfather of Madisyn and Natalie Grace. Dear friend of Jeanne Ohnemus.

A funeral service celebrating his life will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 11:00am at the Douglass, Edgerley and Bessom Funeral Home 25 Sanborn St. (corner of Woburn St.) Reading. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 9:30 to 11:00. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Burial with military honors will be in Laurel Hill Cemetery, Reading.

In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in William's memory to the American Cancer Society 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01701. For directions and on line guest book visit johnbdouglassfuneralhome.com.