DURHAM — John J. McKay Sr., 83, of Durham, passed away Thursday, Dec. 20, at his home.

He was born in Howland, May 3, 1929, son of the late William H. and Louise Smart McKay. He was married in Lisbon Falls in 1953 to Alice Fowler, who predeceased him.

John was proud to be a farmer and also worked at Miller Industries. He loved farming and his family meant more to him that anything. He enjoyed keeping track of his old relationships from the 1930s and 1940s in his home town of Howland.

He is survived by five children, William McKay of Lisbon Falls, Joyce Eaton and husband, Lowell, of Elliott, John McKay Jr. of Lisbon, Joan Clark of Lewiston and Charles McKay of Durham; 13 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Myra Yenco.

You are invited to share your condolences with the McKay family by visiting their guest book at www.thecrosmanfuneralhome.com.