We are celebrating together today

The splendid life of Michael John May

A sportsman, scholar and engineer

Beloved husband, held most dear

A farmer, councillor and company director

A leading light in the business sector

We are celebrating together today

The fun-filled life of Michael John May

A happy place to grow up - Attimore road - Liz, Chris and Mike, the three musketeers

Shared a strong special bond lasting down through the years

Passed on to their children, three families entwined

Good times and laughter, precious memories enshrined

We are celebrating together today

The audacious life of Michael John May

He travelled the world and lived his life well

Built a home on a hill that became Hawkeshyde Motel

Built a marrage of love lasting 60 years…..more

Elaine and Mike were that team with the perfect score

We are celebrating together today

The inspirational life of Michael John May

A family man and fantastic Dad

Who gifted his children a great launching pad

Generous, kind, loving and giving

A ‘Saturday’s child’ that worked hard for his living

We are celebrating together today

The extraordinary life of Michael John May

A courageous leader, tenacious and brave

Whose unique imagination created and gave…..

Rise to a legacy - a gymnastics club

More than just sport a community hub

We are celebrating together today

The exceptional life of Michael John May

He’ll long be remembered as a loyal true friend

Who played life’s great game with love to the end

Eat, drink and be merry - picnic, party - be funny

Cream then jam on your scones and sandwiches with honey

Let’s ‘crown him’ in glory

Let’s lift him up high

Let’s celebrate his achievements

And let them not die

Let’s rise to the challenge

Let’s laugh and not cry

Mike’s blueprint for living

Is one that’s well taught

He lives on in our memories, our actions, our everyday thoughts