Sally May Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Stratham – Sally May, 83, of Stratham, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, March 17, 2021. She was born in Orange, MA on June 15, 1937 a daughter of the late Harold and Lena (Parker) Wheeler. Also raised in Orange, she graduated from Cushing Academy with the Class of 1955 and went on to graduate from Fitchburg State University in 1960 with her Bachelor’s Degree in Education. She had a successful career as an educator, with a focus on special needs children. She worked for a number of organizations throughout New England, including obtaining a grant for a school in Lisbon, ME for special needs children, which she directed for 6 years. She truly loved her job and took great pride and joy in not only helping the children, but bringing them together with their parents. She made a difference in the lives of so many children, many of whom reached out to her for years with their appreciation and love. Sally was first and foremost a dedicated and loving wife, mother and grandmother. She was also a talented floral artist and hard working woman who loved the outdoors, especially mountain climbing in both the summer and winter, gardening and her multiple visits to the Artic with her husband. She shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with her husband and true love, Joseph “Joe” May of Stratham. In addition to her husband, surviving family members include her children, Christopher May of Waterville, ME, Melissa May of Limington, ME, Jeanine Gallant and her husband Todd of Stratham and grandchildren, Caleb Harrington and Tucker and Courtney Gallant. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her 7 siblings. Sally’s family would like to express their gratitude to Evolve at Rye and Beacon Hospice for the extraordinary care they provided during such a difficult time. Visiting hours will be held from 11 AM to 1 PM on Sunday, March 28, 2021 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home – Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association , 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601.

Sally May

June 15, 1937 - March 17, 2021