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George MAY Obituary

MAY, George A. Jr. Of Lexington and West Newton, MA, died peacefully, on February 5, 2025, after a long illness.

George leaves behind his wife, Beth Butler May; his children, Dr. Sarah K. May (Newton, MA), Geoffrey A. May (South Hamilton, MA) and Peter F. May (Brattleboro, VT); six grandchildren, Charles S. May, George A. May, III, Caroline S. May, Benson C. May, Gideon C. May and Isabella M. May; and one great-grandchild, Hadley J. May.

A Memorial service will be held at First Parish Church in Weston, MA, at 11:00 am, on Friday, March 7.

Memorial contributions may be made in George's name to the Dr. Grable Surgical Education Fund at the Newton Wellesley Hospital or the Alzheimer's Association. Douglass/Customer logo

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Boston Globe from Feb. 7 to Feb. 9, 2025.

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June Levinson

February 8, 2025

He was a caring doctor who treated me so well when I had breast cancer and a friend later on. My deepest condolences Beth to you and your family.

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