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1930
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2019
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Paul Mai Obituary
Born in Teaneck, N.J., on Jan. 10, 1930, he was the son of Paul and Martha (Sonntag) Mai.
Paul, a loving husband and father, was a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He served during the Korean War and retired as a master sergeant after 20 years of service. He then worked as an air traffic controller for the Federal Aviation Administration (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. In addition, he was an avid golfer and fisherman and die-hard N.Y. Yankees fan.
Along with his parents, Paul was predeceased by his two siblings, Richard Mai and Marion Ayers.
Family members include his loving wife of 62 years, Shirley (Gagnon) Mai of Nashua; a son, Michael Mai of Braintree, Mass.; two daughters, Kristina Mai of Exeter, and Kathryn Mai and her partner Thomas Murphy of Waterbury Center, Vt.; his grandson, Matthew Mai of Dover; a sister-in-law, Lois Mai of Matamoras, Pa.; and nieces and nephews, all of whom were near and dear to him.
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SERVICES: A graveside service with military honors will be held in the New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery, 110 Daniel Webster Highway, Boscawen, on Thursday, April 11, at 2 p.m.
For those who wish, memorial donations in Paul's memory may be made to the Parkinson's Foundation, 200 SE 1st Street - Suite 800, Miami, FL 33131; or online at https://parkinson.org.
To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit rivetfuneralhome.com.
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April 15, 2019
May the comfort from God continued to strength the MAI family during this difficult time Matthew 5:4 .
April 9, 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 8, 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.
The Staff of George R. Rivet Funeral Home
April 9, 2019
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
Amy Wadland
April 8, 2019
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all in this difficult time.
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