Obituary of Peter Howard Conboy

Peter Howard Conboy 15 March 1939 to 29 September 2025.

Died peacefully with his wife of 31 years by his side at his home in Saint Andrews, NB. Born 15 March, 1939 in Hull, England to parents, John & Lilliann Conboy.

Peter predeceased by his parents, youngest sister Ann and grandson in law Brian (Lisa), and his in-laws Janet and Wally.

Survived by his wife, Sue Rangeley, Siblings Jean, Mike, John & Terry. His Daughters Julie (John) & Marie (Dave) and Son Scott. Grandchildren Jamie (Brianne), Lisa and Trevor (Bety). Great grand children Jayden, Madison, Kaitlyn, Sofia, Evalina and Jordan. Brother-in-law Bob (Marilynn) nieces Alli & Margaret and nephew James.

Stepfamily Andrew (Dianne), Mary (Colin), Natalie (Dawson), Devin (Mackenzie), Abby and Tyson.

Peter grew up in England and could recall hiding in shelters during air raids as a very young boy, during WWII. His Father John served in the military and was stationed in Germany, after the war, Peter attended a boarding school near his Fathers base. When Peter was not busy with his studies and school extracurricular activities, he would spend time on Base where his Father worked with the Royal Electrical Mechanical Engineer (REME) Regiment. Peter was able to learn a lot and given access and knowledge most teens were not privy too, but many would envy. Peter soaked it in like a ray of sunshine. The weapon technicians taught him about every weapon they delt with, he learned to strip and assemble and fire most of the British army’s arsenal. The Vehicle mechanics showed him the ins and outs of every vehicle, whether it was basic vehicle maintenance or taking them apart and allowing him to study them. This fueled his passion for all things mechanical.

Not surprising, after his completion of boarding school he moved back to his hometown and attended the Hull College of Technology where he received his Motor Vehicle Mechanic Certification

Peter immigrated to London Ontario Canada in 1961 , where he spent 45 years working in the automotive industry, car racing, adapting and modifying cars for people with physical limitations. While pursuing his pilot’s licence in his spare time. In true Peter fashion as he was obviously not challenged enough with cars, decided he was going to build himself his own airplane.

After Marrying Sue Rangeley in 1994, they left London and followed parents out to Saint Andrews, NB in 2000. There, Peter spent the first few years doing a complete home renovation, inside and out, which he tackled every aspect by himself. Sue did aid him with the demolition, of course.   Peter and Sue also spent a lot of time working on their gardens and landscaping, many a rock moved, and hole dug by them both.   He enjoyed many years flying the club plane at Giddens memorial airport in St. Stephen where he also built himself a hangar so he could continue building his airplane and continue working on cars.

Peter, when not working on projects, enjoyed the company of people, after meeting his good buddy Rick, they both ended up driving limos and coaches for HMS, he truly enjoyed his time there driving and helping people.

Sue and Peter took up ballroom dancing together, back in London. While in Saint Andrews they perfected their craft and many enjoyed watching them glide around a dance floor, those who witnessed could feel the joy in their movements. They spent many years learning, teaching and enjoying many techniques and styles of dance.

Peter always had a story to tell and a helping hand to lend. Peter was a man of many skills and there was nothing he would not do or build for his wife. His final years were spent working on Sues dream, constructing a Geodesic greenhouse dome for their backyard.

Peter truly enjoyed his daily coffee meeting at Lumberjacks with his closest friends especially his confidant Rick, who spent countless hours in garages tinkering and caring on.

Peter enjoyed spending time with all his family, he was lucky enough to live close enough to some of them, visits were often and memories were vivid.

Peter was a true Englishman, proper in etiquette and principal, never uttered a swear or an unkind word. Would do anything for anyone. He will be missed. His only wish would be for his family and friends to continue living and loving life, especially his wife, Sue.

The family would like to thank Dr. G. Langille and the Clinic 1 nurses for their excellent care and compassion, during Peters cancer treatments. They would also like to thank the Extra-Mural staff for their excellent care and compassion, during Peters final week.

For those that would like to honour Peters name please make donations to the Charlote County Cancer Society. Or donations can be made to the Sunbury Shores Art and Ecology in St. Andrews, NB: Sunbury Shores donation in memory of Janet Rangeley

As Peter wished, he will be cremated. He did not want a service. For those that did not get a chance to say their goodbyes as his passing happened rather quickly. A very informal celebration of life will take place at Sunbury Shores on Wednesday October 15 between 4 and 6pm.