James Andrew “Jay” Tilley, 60, of Windham, NH passed away September 10, 2023 at Parkland Medical Center after a period of declining health. Mr. Tilley was born March 16, 1963, in Raymond, NH and was a son of the late James A. and Marilyn (Christofore) Tilley. Jay was raised and educated in Raymond. He was a graduate of Phillips Exeter Academy, received a Bachelor of Engineering from Boston University and a Masters degree from MIT in Aerospace Engineering. He has been a resident of Windham for many years.
Jay was employed for his entire working career with Raytheon Corp., where he worked on the Patriot Missile System and other defense programs. He enjoyed stamp collecting and will always be remembered as a devoted father and husband.
Members of the family include his wife of 37 years, Christine (Duke) Tilley, his daughter, Kristen Tilley, brother, Christopher Tilley and his uncle and aunt, Rick & Betty Christofore. Jay was predeceased by his son James in 2016.
Calling hours will be held Monday September 18, 2023, from 5 to 7pm at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road Londonderry, NH. A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 11 am at Londonderry Baptist Church 368 Mammoth Road Londonderry and burial will follow at Cemetery on the Plain in Windham.