Canadian Painter Conrad Furey Died of Colon Cancer

Last week (Wednesday, 23 January 2008) Canadian painter Conrad Furey died following a long battle with colon cancer.

Furey’s wife says the Hamilton-based artist died in his sleep early Wednesday after falling into a coma on the weekend. “It was a very peaceful death,” Theresa Furey said. “It’s how he wanted to die – he wanted to die at home and without having any discomfort. And that we promised we would do.”

She said she was by Furey’s side when he passed away, as was a nurse and another family member.

Furey’s daughter, Leah Furey, 26, lauded her father, also a sculptor, as a dedicated family man who was “extremely humble” about his talent.

“He was a great father and a great husband and a great friend and just a great man in general,” she said. “He was extremely humble.”

Conrad Furey (born in Baie Verte, N.L.) was known for colorful murals that were often inspired by his youth in Newfoundland.

Find more details from The Canadian Press.