Farmington, NH - Michael John McKay, Sr. of Farmington, NH passed away on January 12 ^th from a brief illness. He was born on July 27 ^th , 1960, in Flagler, CO., son of John "Jack" McKay Jr. and Myrtle (Dine) McKay.

Michael was part of an Air Force family and traveled around the world visiting Canada, Holland, Germany and many of the United States before his parents settled in Rochester, NH.   He was a 1978 graduate of Spaulding High School.

After high school, Mike worked for Brown & Horsch Company for Bill Brown, where he learned plumbing for a trade.  Mike was a licensed Master Plumber in NH and Maine.  He was employed at the University of New Hampshire for 33 years as a Utility Distribution Superintendent.

Surviving Mike is his wife of 34 years, Janet Lefebvre McKay, son Michael and partner Ashley Jenkins of Baltimore, MD, daughter Katie McKay of Farmington NH, parents John and Myrtle McKay of Canterbury, NH,  brother James McKay and wife Pam of Grover, CO, sister Teresa and husband David Nichols of Rochester, NH as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.  He was also an Uncle to 11 great nieces and nephews.  His dogs Penny Lane and Molly Rae miss him.

Services: Family and friends of Mike are invited to a celebration of his life on Friday, January 28 ^th , 2022 from 4-6 pm at the Bernier-Pelkey Funeral Home, 49 South Street, Somersworth, NH.  A Mass of Christian burial will take place on Saturday, January 29 ^th , 2022 at St. Ignatius of Loyola (Holy Trinity Church) 404 High Street, Somersworth, NH at 10AM with Rev. Andrew Nelson, Celebrant.

A luncheon will be held immediately following the Mass at the Somersworth Legion, 45 Washington Street, Somersworth, NH. All are invited to attend.

From a co-worker:

"Mike was appreciated and respected by all in Facilities as one of the most stand-up guys on campus.  Honest to a fault, hardworking, and helpful to so many.  I had just nominated him for recognition for him taking another employee under his wing to mentor since the summer.  His passing will leave a hole in so many of his colleagues' hearts and most severely in our small tight knit group."

Mike truly was a humble man who will be missed by so many.