Robert Louis May
March 9, 1936 ~ October 9, 2016
Afton, Tennessee-Robert Louis May, 80, formerly of Falmouth, passed away Sunday morning, October 9, 2016. Mr. May served in the U.S. Air Force, as an Air Policeman. He served in Korea for one year. He retired from the medical supply field. He was active in Falmouth, serving two terms as an elected city councilman and as district chief and Captain of Falmouth Engine No. 3. In December of 1993, he and his wife moved to Afton, Tennessee, where he also became active in his community. He was a training officer and Assistant Chief of Tusculum Volunteer Fire Department, a director of the Greene County Office of Emergency Management, a member of board of directors of the Greeneville-Greene County YMCA. He was a member of Notre Dame Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus and served as Grand Knight of K of C. Survivors include his wife of 54 years: Margaret Maggie May; one son and daughter-in-law: Jonathan and Kerry May of Costa Mesa, CA; one brother and sister-in-law: Leo and Cecilia May of Las Vegas, Nevada; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law: Mary and Richard Oldfield, Lynne and Don Garforth, Frances and James Hamlin; cousin: Elise and Bob Collett. He was also devoted to his nieces, nephews, godchildren, and extended family. He was a son of the late Catherine and Leo May and was preceded in death by his grandparents. Visiting hours will be 4:00-6:00 PM, Sunday, at Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM, Monday, at New Calvary Cemetery, South Portland. To visit Roberts Memorial Page or share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association, 51 US Route 1, Suite M, Scarborough, ME 04074.
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So many great memories from so many great years with a true friend and genuine person! Bob was always there with a helping hand and a great humorous story to follow. From those days in Junior High to our great times over the years through retirement and beyond, Bob was always there. I have never known someone who could tell such humorous tales and project such a positive attitude under his many medical circumstances. Even though we can’t be present, our thoughts and prayers are with the May family at this time….Ann & Gary Mara
– Gary & Ann Mara
There are tears in my eyes from losing a long-term friend and No. 1 e-mail buddy but also tears of thanks for having such a good friend dating back to when Bob was a Falmouth Town Councilor and I worked in the office. My thoughts and prayers are with you Maggie and Jonathan.
– Carol Bragdon
Summers growing up were the best for me staying with the May family and having 2 older brothers. I learned what normal family life was like. I miss and loved the whole family.B.J. (Barbara Pelley)
– Barbara Bolduc Pelley
May God be with Margaret and family during these lonely days. We traded many stories of our school days in Falmouth, Maine at a recent visit to their Tennessee home. Bob certainly was a fighter and refused to let his weakened heart hold him back emotionally and physically.We will truly miss him. God be his eternal living saviorKen and Lorraine Perkins’….Hendersonville, NC
– Ken and Lorraine Perkins