Littleton, NH- Elwin Clifton Paye, 65, died at Littleton Regional Hospital on August 14, 2008, following a courageous battle with cancer, with his family by his side. Elwin was born on January 12, 1943, in Island Pond, VT, to Clifton Elwin and Hildur May (Marsden) Paye. He was raised and worked on the family farm in Island Pond before he graduated from Brighton High School in Island Pond. He later attended Lyndon State College in Lyndon, VT, and Weslyan College in Connecticut. Following college, he worked for Pratt and Whitney Aircraft in Hartford, CT as a quality control supervisor. He spent his last 20 years of his employment with Pratt & Whitney stationed in Israel, before moving to Littleton in 2000. During retirement, he has enjoyed his family, gardening, and caring for his dogs and cats. He also enjoyed his travel adventures around the world. Elwin was predeceased by his parents, Clifton and Hildur Paye, and by an infant sister, Linda. He is survived by his sister, Doris Hitchcock of Littleton; his nieces Laurie Murphy and fiance Warren Dutton of Bethlehem, NH and Laurie s family Samantha Murphy, Patrick Murphy, and Lillian Tendler; Jennie King and husband Peter of Littleton and their family Cara Ann King and Heather Paye; Hildur Lavoie and husband Chris, Sr. of Bethlehem and their family Chris Jr. and Brandon; Alberta Robbins and husband Steve of Woodsville, NH and their family Kaylee Heath and Colby and Reegan Robbins; several cousins, aunt, and uncles; and his special friends Hosan and Gada who live in Israel. A gathering of family and friends will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Upper Valley Humane Society, 300 Old Route 10, Enfield, NH 03748.