BRUNSWICK – Bruce Hill McKay, 77, of 5 Earle St., Lisbon Falls, died Thursday, June 5, at Mid Coast Hospital, after a brief illness.

He was born in Howland on June 10, 1930, a son to the late William Hill and Louise (Smart) McKay.

Bruce proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy from 1948 to 1953. He was on the USS Baltimore and served two tours in the Mediterranean.

After leaving the service, he married the love of his life, Dorothy “Dot” Ferrence, on July 5, 1954.

Bruce’s work career began at Worumbo Manufacturing Co. in Lisbon Falls. He moved on to industrial sales working for TEK Bearing in Auburn and Webster Engineering Corp. and retired from the Brunswick Housing Authority as a maintenance supervisor. He was a dedicated volunteer firefighter for more than 45 years for the town of Lisbon Falls, holding many positions including fire chief. Bruce also enjoyed tinkering on small engines in his spare time.

He is survived by his wife, Dot, of Lisbon Falls; a son, Bruce H. McKay II and his companion, Roxanne Ricker, of Lisbon Falls; two daughters, Kathleen M. Clavette and her husband, Philip, of Lisbon Falls, and Julie A. Guay and her companion, Darin (Ely) Spooner, of Lisbon Falls; six grandchildren, Brittany and Sierra Guay, Ian and Nathan Clavette, and Kayla and Katrina McKay; a brother, John J. McKay of Durham; a sister, Mrs. Michael Yenco of West Bowdoin; many nieces, nephews and his Boston Terrier Molly.

He was predeceased by a son-in-law, Jeff A. Guay; and a sister, Ilda (Madeline) Maguire.