Theodore May Obituary
Theodore Guy May, 61, died December 19, 2025 in Gilsum, NH. He was born on 11/23/1964 in Keene, NH, the son of Floyd e May Sr. and Virginia Goodell.
He graduated from Keene high school. He was working through Chesco after he retired from Fran’s of Keene.
He enjoyed many years of competing in special Olympics and winning many medals and ribbons. He also enjoyed family and vacations and friends. He enjoyed many years of service through Chesco in Keene. He liked his hulk and superheroes.
He was predeceased by his father Floyd E. May Sr. August 1972 and sister Kathleen May Hutchinson April 2003.
He is survived by his Mother Virginia Goodell, stepfather Gordon Goodell of Gilsum. Brother Floyd May and his wife Loida of Desmoines Iowa, Brother Timothy May and his wife Vicki of Gilsum, NH, as well as many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and great nephews
A celebration of life will be held at 1 pm on January 31, 2026, at Allison’s Apple Orchard in Walpole, NH. Friend and family are invited to attend.
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