Paul E. Fay, 60, of 1 Laurel Street, Merrimack died peacefully in his sleep on April 23, 2001 at his home. Mr. Fay was born on July 14, 1940 in Elmhurst, Illinois the son of the late Frederick and Wanda (Saidak) Fay. Prior to retirement he had been an engineer for Varian in Glouster, MA for 10 years. He was a US Navy Veteran. He was involved in the Mason's in Derry and Nashua. Family members include: his wife of 39 years, Kathleen (McDonald) Fay of Merrimack; one son, Paul Edward Fay, Jr. of Bedford; one daughter, Colleen Fay of Elgin, IL; three grandchildren; two brothers, Michael Fay of Mundelein, IL and Fred Fay of Crystal Lake, IL; several nieces and nephews.