Honeoye: Carol Ann May, age 87, died peacefully on April 9, 2024, at the Teresa House in Geneseo. She was born in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, Canada to the late James and Medora Cloney. Survived by her beloved husband, Carl May, of Honeoye. They had been married for almost 66 years. Carol has been a resident of Honeoye for almost 70 years. She is also survived by her three children; Scott (Yanxia) May of Honeoye Falls, Sheila Malloy of Honeoye, and Steven (Sue) May of Bristol. Carol also has two granddaughters, Nichole (Pat) Mulkern and Courtney (Paul) Aylward as well as 2 great-grandchildren, Addison and Mackenzie Mulkern.
Carol was a member of the United Church of Christ in Honeoye for many years. The church and its members played an important role in her life both spiritually and personally with her many friendships. She was also a volunteer for the Red Cross, organizing the local blood drives for almost 20 years. Carol enjoyed dancing, playing the piano, cooking, knitting, crocheting, gardening, and visiting with her many friends.
A celebration of life will be held Saturday, April 20th, 2024 at 2 PM at the Honeoye United Church of Christ, Main Street Honeoye, NY. Interment will take place privately at Richmond Center Cemetery in Richmond, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The American Red Cross, PO Box 37839, Boone, IA 50037-0839; Teresa House, 21 Highland Rd, Geneseo, NY 14454, or the Richmond Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 469, Honeoye, NY 14471. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: www.doughertyfuneralhomes.com
God needed her help upstairs. She was/is such an awesome blessing to so many of us. Guiding, opinions with facts, advice on my babies as they
became adults, but most of all her unconditional love. She was the mom I always dreamed of having. For that alone thank you for sharing what a true mother is.
It is true, Angels do walk among us. I know your mom was one with a golden aura, a true sign.
May all the love she shared with the world comfort you all at this time. It is never easy to loose someone so very special. She will be watching over all of you, of that I’m certain.
Prayers for all of you,
Londi Smith
On behalf of everyone at the American Red Cross of Western New York, we are thankful to have been blessed my knowing and working with Carol Ann. She has saved countless lives by organizing and recruiting for her American Red Cross blood drives at Honeoye UCC for so many years. She and I built a working relationship when I took over as account manager for Roberta when she retired. Roberta would call Carol Ann “her mother from the North” and they were very close. Roberta gives her condolences along with Patrick the now current American Red Cross Account Manager in Honeoye, Brian the Area Booking Manager and Silvia, Volunteer Services Manger. I was sad when I was promoted to our Humanitarian Services department as I could no longer visit Carol Ann and Ruth at drives or chat on the phone as often while she was entering volunteer retirement. I am glad she has found peace and is no longer in pain. In the rare cases that I now drive by the May farm I always beep. It warms my heart that the family has named the American Red Cross for donations. Please know that we will continue to keep Carol Ann in our hearts and memories. The Red Cross also building our new larger Perinton Blood Center (in Fairport) now to be able to collect platelets for cancer patients and are accepting donations for certain naming rights if anyone wanted to pool their donations together and name something at the center in her honor. That would be so lovely and much appreciated. Any questions please feel free to reach out. Danielle Galante- Regional Philanthropy Officer danielle.galante@redcross.org. We will always love you Carol Ann May- to heaven and beyond my friend.
During this very difficult time, I would like to extend my deepest and heartfelt condolences to Carl, Scott, Sheila, and Steve. Thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Scott and Nichole,
I was so sad to hear of your mom’s passing Scott. I am sending lots of love and prayers to you and your family during this difficult time.
Love,
Barb Hawks
I did not know Carol Ann long,only meeting her less than a year ago, but I believe I knew her well. She was the type of person I would gravitate to, warm, loving, and generous, especially when sharing her feelings. She was a wonderful woman and I am blessed for having known her, even if for too short a time. My sincerest sympathy to her family, may God hold you in the palm of His hand.
i will mi ss you r mom ,she was a special friend we shared many speical times and chats together god bless her and your family
Our deepest condolences on the loss of Carol. Your family is in our prayers
My Condolences to Carl and family. Carol has been the best neighbor you could ever have. She was the first to welcome me to the community making me feel right at home.
The Lord must have needed her hand in this time of chaos.
My mother, Dolores, was a good friend of Carol Ann’s. My mother passed several years ago. Carol Ann has stayed in touch via Facebook. So sorry for your loss. She was a very special woman.
Carol Ann, I will greatly miss your sharp wit and generous heart. This town will be very different without you in it. Love to you
It all started when I was just a hyper active ball of love and energy. Carole Ann was my sunday school teacher…..I drove her nuts because try as I might I just could not sit still, and I could not be quiet. As a punishment she had me memorize the first ten books of the new testament, I surprised her by memorizing every book of the new testament, something I no longer have all of. She also told me once that if I could go a whole class without talking that she’d give me five dollars….money was involved, I won. Somehow though, she always loved me. I always loved her. We continued to stay in touch. When we bumped into eachother I’d give her a hug and she’d kiss my cheek, and we would chat for a while. She would comment on all my writings, and encourage me to publish them. She was one of my biggest mentors in this life. I will greatly greatly miss that woman. Never afraid to give you her opinion, never shied away from sharing her love.
May GOD’S sun warm your hearts, mind and soul with every thought and memory. I hope that they bring a smile to your lips as you talk to her and about her.
I was blessed to call her friend and a stand in mom. She didn’t mind telling you what she thought and I cherished that.
She knew to just walk in, tell “Bella chair”, then follow oxygen hose to find me.
She stood up for me when I was baptized, holding my hand throughout, I loved her and still do.
Thank you for sharing her with me.
Darlene & Craig
Our deepest condolances.
The Sauerwein family
Carol was a beautiful woman. She had a great big heart. I knew her for a few years and it was a pleasure talking to her. She will be greatly missed
Prayers and love to her family.
I have only met Carol Ann through Facebook. We became friends and we’re family being Cloney descendants. I came to love her spirit and sassy nature.
I know she will be missed, and not least by this Maine “cuz”. My sympathy and condolences to all of those in her life. It’s a great loss of a beautiful woman.
I haven’t spoken with her personally in years but I always respected. Her had great admiration for her. She was an absolutely wonderful lovely lady. She will be sorely missed by me and all of the Honeoye community. RIP dear lady
To Carol’s family, Patti and I wish yo send our sincere condolences. Carol was a very special lady.
My deepest condolences to Carl,Scott,Shelia,an Steve
So sorry to hear this. Mrs. May was a great lady who was always very kind to every member of our family. I remember getting off the bus and her red car would be in our driveway. My mother and her would be inside discussing the events of the small town, often with other matriarchs in attendance. We moved away when I was a teenager, but was always pleased to see her or hear she had remained in touch with my Mother. Deepest condolences to Mr. May and her wonderful family.
Steve, I’m so sorry to hear about your Mom.
May you cherish the memories of a lifetime.
Our condolences to all of you. Carol put up a real fight. Carol always had a beautiful smile and laugh. In our later years my contacts with her were through Face Book.. I always looked forward to her posts which were either humorous or inspirational. Cherish your memories and let them help you through the days ahead..
Carl, Scott, Sheila, and Steve.
Thank you for sharing Miss Carol with me, I truly loved her.
From the day she stopped at my house, we seemed to form a relationship. I had this overwhelming urge to call her Mom. I told her that and remember her saying, “I like that”
I am going to miss her, laugh, her voice her hug,. Her…
Sheila and family. So sorry to hear of your moms passing. Sending thoughts and prayers
Carl, Steve, Sheila, Scott, and family
So sorry to hear of your loss. Always looked forward to running into her and Carl at Town functions, we would have good conversations. Our thoughts are with you all.
May you cherish the memories. Daryl and Ide
My Condolences to Carl and family.
Carol will be missed!
Carol Ann has been an inspiration to myself and my family for years. She will always be in our hearts as will her family. The good Lord has called another one of his Angels home.
Dear Carl, Scott, Shelia and Steve,
My heart is broken right now. I’m in such shock by Carol’s passing. She was such a a special lady. We chatted often on Facebook or we’d run into each other at the church sale. She was such a a good friend to my mom Dorothy Blair. She would call or send a note when my mom was diagnosed with cancer. She always had a smile or a funny little smirk and a quick whit about her. She never missed a beat. I was saddened to hear that she was sick with cancer but she did what she had to do. She was a wonderful friend, mom, wife and just a great person. She will be missed by all that had the pleasure of knowing her. God Bless all you during this difficult time. Kim,Glenn, Alyssa and Cody