Peacefully at Dufferin Oaks Home for Senior Citizens, Shelburne, on Wednesday, January 7, 2015, Shirley May, in her 85th year, beloved wife of Proctor May, Orangeville. Loving mother of Darrel and his wife Laurie, Warren and his wife Cheryl. Cherished grandmother of Ryan and Betsy, Codey, Veronica, and Alora. Dear sister of Minnie McCabe, Eric and Kay-Anne Broger and predeceased by Ron Broger.
The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home Baxter & Giles Chapel, 273 Broadway, Orangeville (519-941-2630) on Sunday afternoon 2 – 4 and evening 7 – 9 o’clock. Funeral service will be held in the chapel on Monday, January 12 at 1:30 o’clock. Followed by cremation. If desired, memorial donations may be made to Alzheimers Society of Dufferin County, 1 – 25 Centennial Road, Orangeville L9W 1R1 or Dufferin Oaks Home for Senior Citizens, 151 Centre Street, Shelburne L0N 1S4. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Roberta Phillips
Fond memories of a loving and fun woman. My condolences to the entire May family.
Marilyn Boynton
I am so sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing. Even though we know the end is coming it is always a shock and a loss. We will miss Proctor and Shirley and your family at the lake and know that you will miss Shirley. But you will always have loving memories of the good times you had and they will sustain you.
With affection and fond memories,
Marilyn Boynton
Greg Brownlee
My heartfelt condolences…
I have fond childhood memories of Shirley & spending time with the May Family
Wayne Brownlee
Childhood memory’s. I will always remember at the Mays cottage things we never forget. Where I learned to snowmobile
Jack and Karri Davidson and family
Shirley (Mrs. May to me) is a staple of my summertime memories as a kid at the cottage. Her cheery disposition and constant cajoling are all part of the great memories I have of time spent at the May cottage. I would like to extend our heartfelt condolences at this extremely difficult time for the May family. Rest in peace Mrs. May, your burden has been eased. You will not be forgotten and will always have a place in our hearts and memories.
Dave Payne
Great memories of long summers with the May famiy at the Lake, my heartfelt condolences.
Diana Coutts (Hann)
Condolences to you Proctor and your family. Growing up on the lake with Darrrel and Warren are memories that are very cherished and of course Mrs. May was a big part of those memories. I loved spending time with both of you and will miss visiting with Mrs May very much. My thoughts are with you at this very difficult time and if you need anything at all, just call. Again, I am very sorry to hear of your sad news.
Schmidt family
Our family is deeply saddened by the passing of Shirley. We’ll always remember Shirley fondly and feel lucky that we had the pleasure of knowing her. Shirley will be very missed.
Eleanor (Brown) Watts
Dear Proctor and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. She was such a wonderful happy person. Her smile was a welcoming greeting whenever we met. I wish to pass on my condolences to you all.
I will miss seeing her on the dock at the lake.
Deepest sympathy to you .
Eleanor
Neighbour at Clearwater
Laura Broger
Dearest Uncle Proc,
I am so saddened to hear about Aunt Shirt – as you know, we had a very special relationship and she often said I was like the daughter she never had – I will miss her greatly. She had a wonderful and positive outlook on everything, and a terrific sense of humour. Although a bright light has gone out in our lives, it will continue to shine in our hearts and fond and cherished memories.
Deepest condolences and lots of love and hugs,
Laura xoxo
Mary Ellen Jonas (nee Wyatt)
Dear Proctor, Darrel & Warren and families:
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing (Mrs. May to me!) I have so many happy memories of Clear Water Lake and Mom & Dad wandering over to your place for Happy Hour or you coming to our “Hiram Walker” rock for “Happy Hour”.
Some things that come to mind, are Shirley’s Dad teaching me how to whistle using my thumbs with a blade of grass between them. I always got a kick out of all your happy faces and the wonderful times we enjoyed there, and Shirley always had a good bunch of snacks.
Proctor – remember the time (I was about 16) we were in the boat taking Dad and Uncle Larry skiing and the steering cable broke!? I was very impressed with the way you steered the motor anyways! Much excitement! Shirley was always waiting happily in her favourite spot on the dock.
Such fun skiiing about 3 months after I had one of my daughters (Shannon who is now 40!), and my legs were shaking so badly when I landed at your dock. What I would do for Darrel and Warren (who were just youngsters) when they asked!
Also remembering when Shirley and Mom had a very “joyous afternoon” consuming various beverages, food and cigars. Proctor decided to drive Mom home to one of the Cooper’s cottages I was renting (when my daughter was young) to get her “safely” home. I didn’t know that you could park her car on such an angle against that rock! LOL Shirley most graciously drove the boat over to pick up Proctor.
Loving memories of your whole family. So many happy times spent with all of you. Much love and sympathy to you all at this time.
Love, Mary Ellen
Lee family
Remember you as a great friend and neighbour for many years.
Doreen and Garth Hutton
Proctor and Family,
Our thoughts are with you at this time. Remembering the good times spent with you and Shirley at Lake events over the years, we will miss you both.
Doreen and Garth
Marie jay
So sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley. I will always remember my first ballat performance with the both of you.
We always admired her dedication & amount of time & energy she spent volunteering for Etobicoke General hospital auxcillary.
My condolences to the entire family, you hold a special place in my heart.
Marie Jay
Kathleen Palmer and John Palmer (Kathy Davidson)
Our heart felt sympathy poors out for The May family and friends at this time. I especial have many fond memories of Shirley. She was always happy to see you come by and she made you feel welcome. Shirley was a beautiful person and I feel very honoured to have known her.
Larry and Norma Gee
Proctor, Darrel and Family:
So sorry your family is going through this, Proctor.. Saying good-bye must surely be the hardest thing for you. We can’t know what you’re feeling right now, but we do know how much we care about you and how sorry we are for your loss. Norma & Larry
Barry and Jan Scully
We will keep the fondest of memories of Shirley in our hearts forever. We will remember her for her welcoming smile,happy demeanor, and joyful laugh. She made a difference to a lot of people and is that not why she was with us.
Barry and Jan
Sheila and George Avery
To Proctor and Family
So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing,She was a long time friend and a wonderful volunteer at Etobicoke General Hospital,she will be missed.
Jacqueline Avdichuk
May the blessings of love be upon you
May its peace abide with you
May its essence illuminate your heart
Now and forever more…
thinking of you and your family as you celebrate Shirley’s remarkable life and the memories you shared.
Bob& Joan Brownlee
Proc, Darrel & Warren
As you know I met Shirley the first year of high school at Humberside. Shirl lived with her parents and brothers and sister just around the corner from our house. Over the years we became very close friends. I was a bridesmaid for Shirley and she for me in 1957. We each had two boys, just months apart, and spent a lot of time together at Clearwater Lake and Etobicoke and Scarborough. Over the years you came to Kushog Lake and we would meet for lunch at the Blue Willow in Gravenhurst. A lot of great memories Proc. Rest in peace now Shirley.
Doug and Sandra Nicholson
Warren and Cheryl, please accept our deepest condolences on the passing of your beautiful mother, and mother-in-law.. We can clearly see where your good looks and those dimples came from, Warren.
She must have been very proud of you and your lovely family, always a wonderful consolation at the end of life. Know that we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Terence and Irene Hall
Our sympathy to the May family. Shirley was a kind neighbour and wonderful Girl Guide Leader to our daughter.
Ivy, Donald, & David Macrae
Our sincere sympathy to the May Family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Stephanie & Richard Avdichuk
To my beloved Brownie Owl,
My deepest sympathy, I will greatly miss your laughter and smiles and talking of memories from long ago. Your many words of wisdom have guided me in many situations of my life. Thank you for being just as good a friend to my children as you were to me. You will be greatly missed.
Love from Stephanie and Rick Avdichuk (Hunak)
Audrey and Larry Long
Dear Proctor & Family
Thinking of you with many happy memories of Clearwater.
Sincerely with love, Audrey and Larry Long
Grace and Bruce
GA parties. OCA balls. Dinners. Coffee time at the mall.
So many memories of Shirley. She will be missed.
Love, Grace and Bruce
Trish, Chris, Justin and Madison
Our heart goes out to you all, Uncle Proc, Darrel, Warren and families. We will miss Aunti Shirl, her laughter, her jokes, her kindness and generosity. She’s in a much better place now with no confusion and most of all, a place where she can cause all kinds of trouble! Remember, she always said…”Stay out of trouble? What fun is that?” Love and happy memories Aunti Shirl! Xo
Trish, Chris, Justin and Madison
Kathleen and Brenna McCabe
Uncle Proc, Warren, Darryl and families
Auntie Shirl holds a special place in our hearts. Always there in a pinch. We have lost a very special, caring lady who put everyone before herself. She is a loss to all. xoxo
Karen and Gary Bennett
We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.
Rick and Joy Rowan
Proctor, Darrel, Warren and families
Joy and I were shocked to here of Shirley’s passing. We wish you God’s peace at this time of grief. We will miss Shirley and her good humour and she will be in our thoughts and prayers.
We will certainly try to get you to the farm this coming summer.
Our sincerest condolences,
Rick and Joy