Photo courtesy of Rivet Funeral Home & Crematorium Inc. - Merrimack
Merrimack, New Hampshire
Jan 10, 1930 – Apr 5, 2019 (Age 89)
Paul F. Mai, 89, of Nashua died peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, April 5th, 2019 at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua after a long illness. He was born in Teaneck, NJ on January 10, 1930 to the late Paul and Martha (Sonntag) Mai.
Paul, a loving husband and father, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force, served during the Korean War and retired after 20 years as a Master Sergeant. He then worked as an Air Traffic Controller for the FAA in Nashua, and later in the maintenance department for the Merrimack School District before retiring. Paul enjoyed bowling and participated on the Merrimack Bowling League for several years. Additionally, he was an avid golfer and fisherman and die-hard Yankees fan.
Along with his parents, Paul is pre-deceased by his 2 siblings, Richard Mai and Marion Ayers.
He is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley (Gagnon) Mai of Nashua; a son, Michael Mai of Braintree, MA; two daughters, Kristina Mai of Exeter and Kathryn Mai and her partner Thomas Murphy of Waterbury Center, VT; his grandson, Matthew Mai of Dover, NH; and a sister-in-law, Lois Mai of Matamoras, PA, along with many nieces and nephews, all of whom were near and dear to him.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at the New Hampshire State Veteran’s Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen on Thursday, April 11th at 1:30/2 PM.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Paul’s memory can be made to the Parkinson’s Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street - Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131 or online at https://parkinson.org
Read MoreMay the comfort from God continued to strength the MAI family during this difficult time Matthew 5:4 .
April 15, 2019
To the Mai Family:
On behalf of a grateful nation, and the VFW Auxiliary/Post #4485 in Somersworth, NH, we wish to express sincere appreciation for the honorable service given by your loved one, and send our deepest condolences on your loss.
VFW Auxiliary President, 2016-2018
Cathy Burns
April 09, 2019
Dear Kath and family, We are sorry to hear that Paul has passed away. We both remember good times shared with him and the other family members in all sorts of places from Greensburg NC to New Hampshire and Vermont. Usually the occasions centered on eating and much laughter. We send our sympathy. Love to you all, Willy and Charlotte.
April 08, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
April 09, 2019 | Merrimack, NH
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
Amy Wadland
April 08, 2019 | Merrimack, NH | Friend
