Robert Joseph MAY

1936 - 2021

ROBERT JOSEPH MAY Robert (Bob) Joseph May passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 28, 2021, in his 86th year. Bob was born in Norval, Ontario to Lawrence and Gwen (Mason) May on the 30th of January, 1936. He lived most of his life on the land that has been in the May family since 1834. Bob leaves his beloved wife, Beth (Oldham) of 66 years. They were blessed with three children; Debra (Douglas), Kathryn (Thomas) and David (Barbara); eight grandchildren; Patrick (Meaghan), Kristina (Andrew), Bradley (Danielle), Jessica (Mark), Ryan (deceased), Mackenzie, Joshua and Lauren (Craig) and five great-grandchildren, James, Benjamin, Annie, Thomas and Parker. Bob was co-founder of Maple Lodge Farms, Canada's largest, independent poultry processing company. More than 65 years later, Maple Lodge Farms is a Canadian success story. Bob cared about his community, he happily volunteered and supported his church, the Chinguacousy Lions Club, the MS Society, The United Way, various other charitable organizations and political parties. He was awarded The Brampton Board of Trade Business Person of the Year in 1997. Bob was his happiest at his cottage in Muskoka, enjoying time with family and friends. Windsurfing, boating, having barbeques with a fireworks display were among his favourite things to do, not to mention singing into the wee hours of the morning. It was never a surprise to see Bob pull up to your dock on his windsurfer looking for a cool refreshment. There will be a private family service in the near future. The family will hold a tribute to celebrate Bob's life at a date to be determined. The family would like to thank the team at Amica Georgetown for their outstanding care. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Bob's honour to Norval United Church, The Kidney Foundation of Ontario, or, a charity of your choice. To send expressions of sympathy visit www.jonesfuneralhome.co