Obituary for Cameron May
Cameron R. May the son of Warren and Cora Mae May passed away on August 19 at the age of 73. Cameron was predeceased by his parents, numerous brothers-in-law, aunts, uncles, and a cousin. He is survived by his wife Mahogany R. (Little) May, 2 sons Timothy (Ingrid VanBuskirk) of AZ and Mark of CA, 1 daughter Chelsey (Mike) Shallcross (DE), 2 granddaughters Semma May and Emilia Shallcross. In addition to the above Cameron is survived by his step-son Ronike LaVar Haynie (DE) and family, wife Kenyetta and daughters Ayanna and Geneva, one uncle Roy (Mari Jo) Fisher of TX, 2 sisters Wanona (May) Dobbs of MA and Penelope (Edwin) Lawrence of NY, 1 brother Fr. William L. May of Toronto, Canada, along with 3 nephews, 1 niece, and numerous cousins.
Cameron is a 1966 graduate of Livonia Central High School in Livonia, NY where he participated in the traditional sports of football, baseball, and basketball. He was also a member of the school band and chorus. Upon high school graduation Cameron attended Alfred University School of Ceramic Engineering, graduating with a BS degree. While attending Alfred he played basketball for the Saxons and took advantage of a semester-long internship with General Motors. This experience helped advance Cameron’s interest in engineering. His field of study and work were complex and intellectually stimulating for him. Cameron had many life experiences and met many people that allowed him to use his knowledge and helped expand his interest. He never stopped looking for opportunities to use his education and broaden his expertise.
Cameron was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army having earned the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed at Ft. Devon in Leominster, MA working with Army intelligence during the Viet Nam era.
Per his request there will be no calling hours or memorial. Internment will be at the convenience of the family. “No funeral gloom, my dears, when I am gone, [No] Corpse-gazing, tears, black raiment, graveyard grimness. Think of me as withdrawn into the dimness, Yours still, you mine. Remember all the best of our past moments and forget the rest, And so to where I wait come gently on.” [Ellen Terry]
Cameron is a 1966 graduate of Livonia Central High School in Livonia, NY where he participated in the traditional sports of football, baseball, and basketball. He was also a member of the school band and chorus. Upon high school graduation Cameron attended Alfred University School of Ceramic Engineering, graduating with a BS degree. While attending Alfred he played basketball for the Saxons and took advantage of a semester-long internship with General Motors. This experience helped advance Cameron’s interest in engineering. His field of study and work were complex and intellectually stimulating for him. Cameron had many life experiences and met many people that allowed him to use his knowledge and helped expand his interest. He never stopped looking for opportunities to use his education and broaden his expertise.
Cameron was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army having earned the rank of Sergeant. He was stationed at Ft. Devon in Leominster, MA working with Army intelligence during the Viet Nam era.
Per his request there will be no calling hours or memorial. Internment will be at the convenience of the family. “No funeral gloom, my dears, when I am gone, [No] Corpse-gazing, tears, black raiment, graveyard grimness. Think of me as withdrawn into the dimness, Yours still, you mine. Remember all the best of our past moments and forget the rest, And so to where I wait come gently on.” [Ellen Terry]