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Eric May Obituary
Eric was born and raised in Mansfield, the son of David and Barbara DeChellis May. He graduated from Mansfield High School, class of 1982, attended Massasoit Community College and Framingham State. Eric went on to spend his life working alongside his father as a well-known and respected real estate agent for over 30 years.
Eric was notorious for his sarcastic wit, humor, and "should have been done yesterday" attitude. He was charismatic, honest, and always told it like it was. He was the first person to help anyone and the "go to" guy if you needed any help or advice. Eric had a strong love for traveling, being by the ocean, and attending concerts with his family and friends. He had a fun-loving and adventurous spirit and was a jack of all trades. Eric was a devoted father, husband, and friend who put family first and was ever present for those he loved in his life.
He is survived by his loving wife of 28 years, Melissa Mentillo May; daughter, Lindsay May Navickas (Andrew) of Marstons Mills; parents, David and Barbara May of Norton; brothers, David May (Bruce) of Texas, Danny May (Michael) of Michigan, Brian May (Theresa) of New Hampshire; sister, Elizabeth Gilbert of Norton; and many beloved nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and numerous lifelong friends.
Visiting Hours will be held at Boston Cremation, 115 North Main Street, Mansfield, MA on Wednesday April 14, from 8:30-9:45am, followed by a mass at Saint Mary's Church, 330 Pratt Street, Mansfield at 10:00am. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Cemetery in Mansfield.
The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nurses and doctors who provided such wonderful care at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. In lieu of flowers, all donations may be made to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Eric's memory to support pancreatic cancer research and patient care at:
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
20 Prospect St.
Milford, MA 01757 or via www.dana-farber.org/gift
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Joanna Spinosa
April 4, 2024
Prayers to all of you on Eric's anniversary. With love, cousins from Wakefield
Joanna Capone Spinosa
February 14, 2023
Dear David, Barbara and Family, Always in our hearts,thoughts and prayers. Our prayer group this evening will offer our Rosary on Eric's anniversary...
A celebration of Life. God Bless, your cousins from Wakefield
Liz Schultz
April 14, 2021
So very sad to hear of Eric’s illness and passing He was a great guy.. a gentleman and a pleasure to do business with. My heartfelt condolences to the May family. May he Rest In Peace in the arms of Jesus. He will be missed
Dolly Lynch Terrasi
April 12, 2021
Barbara and Dave I’m so sorry about to hear about Eric my Sincere Sympathy to your family and Eric’s.
Love and Hugs,
Dolly Lynch Terrasi
Joanna Capone Spinosa
April 12, 2021
Dear David, Barbara and Family, our thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad time in your lives. Eric's obituary is beautiful. Eric looked like his dad. David, I'm glad you called me. My prayer group at church will be offering their Rosary for Eric on Thurs. morning. We love you all and please know you will always be our special cousins from Mansfield. We will be making a donation to Dana Farber in Eric's name. God Bless and stay well. Love, Wakefield Cousins
John Falcone
April 12, 2021
David and Barbara, my heart goes out to you at this difficult time.
John Falcone, Punta Gorda Fl
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Joanne Denzler
April 11, 2021
Barbara, David and family,
So so sorry to hear of Eric's passing. Our deepest sympathy to y'all.
Joanne & Dick Denzler
Pass Christian, MS
Steve and Diane Macqueen
April 11, 2021
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Taken from us too soon. Just loved him
Diane MacQueen
April 11, 2021
Eric was a special guy. Any time spent with him brought laughter.
Always a jab here and there. So happy to have been invited to his daughter’s wedding and have his mom and dad as best friends
Karla Lamothe
April 11, 2021
Dear Barbara, David and Family, Please accept our deepest condolences at the loss of your son Eric. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.
Sincerely, Helene Barrett and Family
ROBERT SCOTT BUTTON
April 11, 2021
So sorry for your loss, Eric was taken from you way too early. It brought a smile to my face to know that he was working with David and that both he and Barbara gave Eric the best final gift possible, to be at home during his last year. My thoughts are with all of you.
Fred and Joanne Rys
April 9, 2021
Our sincere sympathy to all those who are grieving. In time, may happy memories sustain you all. During this very difficult time, we are sending prayers for peace and comfort. God Bless Eric. Fred and Joanne Rys
Rose Spoltore
April 9, 2021
My deepest condolences to Eric's entire family. Know that the good memories will live on.....he was a good man.
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