…loving husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Tewksbury - Paul E. May, age 86, died peacefully Friday January 20, 2017, at Peregrine’s Landing in Tewksbury. He was the beloved husband of the late Joanne C. (Nist) May. He was born in Johnstown PA on April 5, 1930, the son of Harry May and Mabel (Bachman) May. Paul served in the USAF during the Korean War, assigned to the Strategic Air Command's 327th Bomb Group, and earned an honorable discharge.
Besides his beloved wife, he leaves two daughters Paula M. and late Stephen Murphy of Tewksbury, and Karen J. and Mark Murray of Lynnfield; seven grandchildren Christopher and Jennifer (Gariepy) Murphy of Tewksbury, Nicole (Murphy) and Ryan Jacobs of Pelham, Meghan (Murphy) and Robel Bekele of Gardner, KS, Bethanie, Sidney, Michael and Jodan Murphy of Tewksbury; seven great grandchildren Mackenzie and Isabelle Murphy, Caiden Duncan and Avery Jacobs, Tyson, Aiden and Lyla Bekele. He was brother of the late Clyde May, Hazel (may) Liggett, William May, Ralph May, and Leroy May.
A graveside service was held at Tewksbury Cemetery.
Anyone wishing to make a donation in Paul’s memory can do so to “The 100 Side” at Peregrine’s Landing 2580 Main Street; Tewksbury, MA 01876. All proceeds will go toward a new chair and/or activity supplies for the memory care side of the facility.
Arrangements under the direction of Tewksbury Funeral Home, 1 Dewey St. Tewksbury. Ma 01876