Mary Frances Kelley May
Wednesday, September 26, 1923
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Age:
99 years old
Visitation
Date: Thursday July 27, 2023
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Memorial Service
Date: Thursday July 27, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm
Location: River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home [ view map ]
Livestream
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Wednesday, September 26, 1923
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Age:
99 years old
Wednesday, September 26, 1923
Date of Death:
Sunday, July 23, 2023
Age:
99 years old
Mary Frances Kelley May
Mary Frances Kelley May, 99, of Rochester, Minnesota, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, July 23, 2023. She had been a resident at Madonna Towers since 2005, most recently in the Gauthier Memory Care Unit.
Mary Frances Kelley and her twin brother Jimmy were born on September 26, 1923, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin to Joseph and Alice (Butler) Kelley. On October 21, 1950, she married John Hayes May at St. Robert’s Catholic Church in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. They were blessed with six children. Before moving to Rochester, Minnesota, in 1971, they resided in Milwaukee, Wisconsin; San Francisco, California; and Miami, Florida. Mary worked for St. Marys Hospital (now Mayo Clinic Hospital) as a unit secretary in Marion Hall, obstetrics, and finished her career in psychiatry.
Mary was known for her kindness, genuineness, sense of humor, wit, and positive outlook on life. She was a volunteer “Pink Lady” for St. Marys Hospital. She was a talented seamstress, and she enjoyed knitting sweaters, mittens, and Christmas stockings for her family and friends. She was extremely proud of her Irish heritage and Catholic faith. She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and siblings in Milwaukee.
Mary is survived by her six children: Mary Katherine “Katie” May of Tucson, Arizona; Robert “Bob” (Pam) May of Rochester, Minnesota; Paddy May of Rochester, Minnesota; Margaret “Peggy” (Bill) Morgan of Rochester, Minnesota; Susie Hahl of Reno, Nevada; and Kelley (Mark) Sauceman of Eagan, Minnesota; ten grandchildren, five great grandchildren, and two step great grandchildren.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband, John Hayes May, and her six siblings: Ginger, David, Paddy, Rosemary, Jimmy (her twin), and Ellen.
The family extends our sincere appreciation and gratitude for all of the care our mother received by the aides and nursing staff at Madonna Towers and Mayo Hospice Program. They made her days brighter and comfortable up until her passing. For that we are very grateful and appreciative.
The funeral service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, July 27, 2023, in the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home with Father Tom Loomis officiating. Visitation will be held from 10:30 until the service at Macken Funeral Home. Following the luncheon, burial will be in Calvary Cemetery in Rochester.
A livestream of the service will be available at www.mackenfuneralhome.com.
Condolences
The family of Mary Frances Kelley May has received the following condolences.
Sorry to hear about your mom. Our condolence goes to you Paddy, but now your mom is in a good place no more Madonna towers . We are up in Alaska on a Holland cruise with Nicholas and his friend Lex will be home on Friday. We have been here two weeks. Will make time to make sure we come and see you or you stop and see us. Prayers are with you love, Amy and Rosemary.
Pam and Bob I am so sorry for your loss. You are both in my thoughts and prayers, My condolences to you and all the family. Nancy Mayhew
The amazing people that Mary created and nurtured, the brother and sisters I am proud to call cousin are glowing testament to her spirit, humor, guidance and undying contagious enthusiasm for life and family.
Known for her detailed memories of childhood days, Mary enriched all of us with her recollections of family history that would have otherwise been lost forever.
Mary, my Godmother, was always the brightest light in the room and will forever remain so in my memories.
Condolences to all who had the marvelous good fortune to have known and loved her.
Just saw this shortly before noon and will not be able to attend. So sorry for your loss. met her about 4 or 5 years ago and had a good talk and enjoyed it much. God bless her and her family Denny Benson
Margaret and family,
On behalf of the AAERT Board of Directors and members who are very grateful for your service over the past several decades, our deepest condolences to you and your family on the loss of your mother. We know how deeply involved you have been in her care over the past several years. Please know we are with you in spirit today and thinking of you as your family grieves her loss.
Janet Harris
President, AAERT
Peggy,
Very sorry to hear about your mom, the love and care you have for her is unmeasurable. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Lauren Hanson
Katie -Bobby and Paddy: With Deepest Sympathy So sad to read of your Mom passing . Always a smiling face at Marion Hall. Was alway so nice to me. Roger
Paddy, So sorry to hear of your mothers passing.
John and I send hugs and condolences for the death of your beloved mother, grandmother. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. May your hearts heal with the loving memories you keep there!
John and Cherrie Ahle
What an amazing woman and such a legacy she leaves. I am so proud to be in the May friend circle. Mary was such a gem. Always open arms and laughs in that home.
I am so full of joy to know she is reunited with your dad.
Celebrate her! Connie
Peggy and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I hope that her memory remains a comfort to you all. Much love from the Daily family.
Peggy and Family - I am so very sorry for your loss. What a tremendous gift your mother was! You're in my thoughts.
Shelley Ellefson
I'm so sorry for your loss, Peggy. I pray that God will comfort and calm your heart, give you strength beyond measure, and surround you with people who are filled with love as He guides you through this time.
Paddy,
My condolences to you and your family. Your mom was loved by many. Such a full life. Hugs and prayers to you in this difficult time.