Jonathan C. Kay, 46, of Derry, NH died Wednesday October 28, 2026, at his home following a period of declining health. Jonathan was born in Manchester, NH on September 12, 1980, the son of Robert E. and Ruth M. (Borrelli) Kay. He was raised and educated in Derry, and later spent several years living in Washington state and North Carolina before moving back to Derry in 2025.
Jon loved taking road trips with his family, coaching his kid’s baseball teams and gaming and technology. He enjoyed doing crafts with his kids and was an avid reader. He graduated from Daniel Webster College Flight School where he earned his pilot’s license. He played varsity volleyball at Pinkerton and was an original member of PA’s First Robotics team.
In addition to his parents of Derry, he is survived by his three children, Cameron Kay, Christopher Kay and Sarah Kay, all of Hickory, NC, his three brothers, Jason Kay and wife Brenda of Manchester, Jeremy Kay and wife Meagan of Palm Harbor, FL, and Joseph Kay and partner Samantha Chen of St. Carlos, CA, as well as six nieces and nephews.
Following cremation, calling hours will be held on Saturday November 14, 2026, from 1 – 4pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Catholic prayers will be offered at 2:45pm. The family will hold a reception at The Upper Room, 36 Tsienneto Rd., in Derry following the calling hours.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial donations can be made to The American Diabetes Association or the American Stroke Foundation.