Dansville/Livonia: Warren B. “Bing” May, of Hillcrest Circle, Dansville, NY formerly of Livonia, died Friday, January 27, 2012 at his Dansville home. He was born in Springwater, NY, August 31, 1925, the son of William Sherman and Lola Beatrice Waite May. He was married to Cora Mae Fisher on April 25, 1943. Bing was a retired administrative aide in ithe Livonia Central School. He was active in the United Methodist Church of Livonia where he sang in the church choir for many years. In earlier years, he was a past scoutmaster, served as the Mayor of the Village of Livonia, member and past president of the Livonia Fire Department & the Livonia Ambulance and also was a member of the Grange. He was a bus driver and active in the Little League. Warren was also employed as a butcher at the former Long’s Shopwise and at the former Gibbs Gas Service.
He is suvived by his wife Cora Mae; children, Wanona (Jason) Dobbs of Long Meadow, Mass., Cameron (Mahogany) May of Wilmington, Del., Penelope (Edwin) Lawrence of South Dansville, & Rev. William L. May,CSB, of Toronto. 7 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. several nieces, nephews & cousins.
On FRIDAY at 1 PM., his services will be held at the Livonia United Methodist Church, 21 Summers St. Livonia. Private burial, Union Cemetery, Livonia. Friends wishing may make memorial contributions to the Livonia United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 23, Livonia, NY 14487 or the hospice agency of the donors choice. To send condolences or share a memory, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
To Cora, Wanona, and the May family,
I’ve known Bing for many years, both through the Fire Dept. and as a bus driver. I only have fond memories of that wonderful man…he always had a kind word to say, and always had that wonderful smile on his face. My sympathies to all of your family during this most difficult time, but I know you will remember all of the wonderful times spent with this special man. I hope he and Ted are spending time together in heaven right now.cirner Sincerest condolences to all of you.
Marlene Arnold
oh one more thing mr may inspirered me to drive bus and have been for 33 years
ill never forget mr may he was my bus driver and ill all ways remmber that smile in the moring when we got on the bus we will miss him our throuhts and prayers go out to the may family.
I am so truly blessed to have known Mr. Bing May. He and Mrs. May and especially Bill always made me feel like family. His joy and positive attitude radiated in and thru everyone he ever came in contact with. His smile and laugh still bring joy to my heart. I am so thankful to have seen him last spring and still carry the warmth of his hug with me. Good Bless you Bing as you join your beautiful voice with all the angels in Heaven and do me a favor and keep an eye on us down here.
Extending deepest sympathy to the family. I remember the days Mr. May worked at Livonia Middle School. He was a very positive role model for the boys going through school. What an admiral man with a gentle spirit. Many people were positively influenced by his friendly smile.
Sincere sympathy to the whole May family! I have many fond memories of Mr May! I went to church with him and his wife, daughter Penny and grandson Bob. He was my bus driver for many years. I have always appreciated that he spent many hours with us in school during lunch time helping us learn our states and capitals. He was a wonderful person and I will never forget him!
To Penny and Mrs.May and All- I was truly saddened when I learned about Mr. May. He was a wonderful man and a gentle man. He will be missed by all who knew him.
To Cora and family
Our sincere sympathy. What a great Man to have passed through our lives!
May your many memories give you comfort.
Sue & Dick Kernahan
i am truly saddened to hear of “Bings” passing. my family and i will always remember his great smile and humor i also remember those great euchre games, cooking the chickens at the art festival and other occasions to numerous to mention. my thoughts are with you and your family. God Bless
Dick Bennett
I have such fond memories of Mr. May from school. He always had a smile on his face. I served with him on the Livonia Ambulance Squad. He always gave of himself. A truly wonderful gentleman.
Condolences to the family.
Scott & Taunia Domuracki
My sincere condolences to the family.
my sincere condolences to the May family. he was a true gentleman.
I was privileged to work for a few years in our retirement with Bing delivering buses for Matthews Bus Sales of Dansville. What a wonderful experience it was to listen to his jokes and stories from his past. What a wonderful, thoughtful, man. RIP Bing!