John Lay Obituary

The passing of John Lay of Rochester, Michigan leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on January 30, 2026 at the age of 97. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Charles and Florence Lay (Purkess); his significant other Margo; and his siblings, Louise Nyquist and Jean Anne Weston.

He is survived by: his children, Karen Crawforth (Tim), Beverly Pinaire (Steve) and Keith Lay (Vickey Kotch); his grandchildren, Jacqueline Bal (Nick), Jessica Marschel (Adam), Jason Crawforth (Nabina Shrestha), Alexander Pinaire, Benjamin Pinaire, Zachary Pinaire and Stephen "Quinn" Pinaire (Mel McManus); and his great grandchildren, Emily Marschel, Elliot Bal, Logan Bal, Liam Bal, Frankie Pinaire and Mac Pinaire. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's honor to the Bloomfield Hills Public Library online at: http://www.btpl.org.