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Robert May Obituary
Born Oct. 28, 1952, in Amityville, N.Y., he was the son of Robert A. and Patricia (Koontz) May, formerly of Lexington, Mass.
Following graduation from Lexington High School in 1971, he obtained an associate's degree from Middlesex Community College in Bedford, Mass.
Married in 1977, Bob and his wife resided in York with their children Jonathan and Jennifer. Having lived and worked in York his entire life, Bob was well known and loved by many in the community. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hiking, skiing, swimming and the hunt for the elusive "keeper," among many other activities. He will be greatly missed by all who shared and made so many moments of his life.
He is survived by his loving family, a son, Jonathan Robert May, of Lyman; a daughter, Jennifer Rachel May, and her daughter Kali May Barnes, both of Cape Neddick; his parents, Robert and Patricia May, of Newburyport, Mass.; a brother, Thomas May, and his wife, Sherly Cooper, of Lincolnville; sisters Barbara May and her partner, Melissa, of Billerica, Mass., and Cindy May, of Nashua, N.H.
A memorial service will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 29, at J.S. Pelkey Funeral Home, 125 Old Post Road, Kittery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.jspelkeyfuneralhome.com. Flowers are gladly received or donations may be made in his memory to the Scleroderma Foundation at www.scleroderma.org/development/install_giving.shtm, or by mail to Tracey Sperry, research manager, Scleroderma Foundation, 300 Rosewood Drive, Suite 105, Danvers, MA 01923.
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Memories and Condolences
for Robert May
December 28, 2009
I worked with Bob for many years. He had a great sense of humor, was very kind to all, and did not have a mean bone in his body. His passing is a huge loss.
Jeffrey March
Dan & Sue Grimes
December 26, 2009
It is true what they say "You never know what you have till it's gone". Bob you will be missed, Rest in Peace my Friend
December 26, 2009
Dear John and Jen,
I am so sorry to hear about your dads passing. I picture him skiing at Gunstock or hiking Tuckermans, he had a big smile on, he loved it. He is loved.
Linda Leblanc
Deneige Orcutt
December 24, 2009
John,
I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. I know it can be hard to think of them now, but your memories will comfort you and bring you smiles in the future.
December 23, 2009
Jonathan and Jennifer,
We are so sorry to hear about your father. He was a very nice man. We are thinking of the both of you at this time.
Scott & Doreen Berger
Shari & Hal
December 23, 2009
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will miss you always.
David P Ayer
December 23, 2009
I am so very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. I worked with Bob in Durham At John Grimes' store, Community Market. I also dealt with him for many years at Gerrity, then Eldredge, and at the Kittery Ace Hardware. I knew Bob as a very kind, gentle, and friendly man, with a wry sense of humor. I will miss him.
brian jusczak
December 22, 2009
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
December 22, 2009
I am so sorry for your loss.
I worked with Robert @ Gerrity Lumber from 1986 to 1987.
I have never met someone with so much compassion and kindness.
My deepest sympathies,
Steve Vallee
Paul & Gerrie Boufford
December 22, 2009
Our deepest sympathies to the May family
December 22, 2009
Dear John and Jen,
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
The Conda Family
December 22, 2009
John, I was very sad to read of your Dad's passing. I send my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
Mike Downs
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