Dolores B. May, 93, of Skaneateles died Tuesday, March 16, 2021. Born in Brooklyn to Edith and Harry Augustine, she was the oldest of three siblings. She graduated from Hunter College as a biologist. She worked in a lab in Schenectady until moving to Skaneateles with her husband and young sons and decided to go back to school to become a teacher.
Dolores earned her certification at Syracuse University and Cortland and taught elementary school at the Jordan-Elbridge Central School District for 24 years before retiring in 1992. She had a passion for teaching and continued to volunteer many years at Literacy Volunteers.
Dolores also enjoyed traveling, playing bridge, the lake and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Skaneateles, the AAUW and of the Skaneateles Country Club.
Dolores is predeceased by her parents, siblings and her husband, John E. May.
Surviving are three sons, John, Kenneth, David (Jodi) May; and two grandchildren, Tyler and Christina, a sister-in-law Virginia Augustine, a niece Sharon (Rob) Sieloff and two great nieces Kimberly and Lauren.
Calling hours will be held on Friday, March 26, from 4 to 6 p.m. with a service to follow at Robert D. Gray Funeral Home, Skaneateles. Masks will be required and there will be limited entrance in the building at one time. Burial will be private in Lake View Cemetery, Skaneateles.
Contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Skaneateles.
To send condolences, visit robertdgrayfuneralhome.com.
