Shirley A. "McDonald" May's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2024 in North Syracuse, New York

Shirley A. "McDonald" May

August 20, 1935 - December 25, 2024 (89 years old)

North Syracuse, New York

Shirley A. "McDonald" May's obituary , Passed away on December 25, 2024 in North Syracuse, New York

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carter Funeral Home, Inc.

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Shirley A. "McDonald" May

August 20, 1935 - December 25, 2024 (89 years old)

North Syracuse, New York

Shirley A. May Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley A. May of North Syracuse, New York, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on December 25, 2024 at the age of 89, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley A. May to show support.

In the soft embrace of remembrance, we recall the profound impact Shirley had on those she encountered along her journey. Though Shirley may have slipped beyond the veil of mortality, her essence lingers like a faint fragrance in the air, a lingering reminder of the beauty and complexity of the human experience.

She was predeceased by: her husband Richard H. May; and her parents, Katherine McDonald and George McDonald. She is survived by: her children, Nancy Krupka (Bud) of Syracuse, Bonnie VanBenschoten of Liverpool, Linda Menkis of Arlington, MA and James May of Central Square; and her brother Thomas McDonald of East Syracuse. She is also survived by her six grandchildren, and her five great-grandchildren.

Contributions may be made in Shirley's honor to the Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Carter Funeral Home, Inc.



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