Shirley May

MAY, Shirley (Clement) Of Clearwater, Florida passed away on Monday, October 13, 2008 at the age of 92. Born in Arlington, Massachusetts on July 2, 1916 and resided in Winthrop, Massachusetts for over 60 years. She was employed by the John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Company and the Registry Of Motor Vehicles just to name a few. The devoted wife, for 57 years, of the late Otis G. May (Past Grand Master of the International Order of Odd Fellows), Shirley joined the Margaret Winthrop Rebekah Lodge # 153 of the Rebekah Assembly in 1939 becoming the Noble Grand of the Lodge in 1944 and served as such through 1945. In 1946 Shirley became the District Deputy President to the Evergreen Lodge # 19, in Stoneham, was elected Warden of the Assembly in 1955, Vise President in 1956 and President in 1957. In 1958 she received the Declaration of Chivalry. Shirley remained active in the assembly until 1975 she and her husband Otis retired to Florida. But in her passing she would like all to know: "Sunshine fades and shadows fall but sweet memories - out last themall." Shirley is survived her two sons Stephen O. May of North Reading, Massachusetts; Otis May and his wife Mary McCarthy of Mapleton, Maine; two Grandsons Stephen C. May of North Reading,Massachusetts; Michael J. May and his wife Nicole of North Andover, MA and three Great grand Children, Serenity, Mahalia and Michael Jr. all of North Andover, Massachusetts and her close friend and companion for the past nine years Mr. Edward Campbell of Clearwater, Florida. The National Cremation Society, Clearwater, Florida is handling arrangements with the services being private. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent, in Shirley's name, to: Odd Fellows Home of Massachusetts, c/o Clarence Plant - Resident Activity Fund, 104 Randolph Road, Worcester,MA01606.