Colourful May dies at 101
Date published: 08 April 2010
May Powell
MAY Powell, who ran a fish and chip shop, greengrocers and newsagents, has died peacefully aged 101.
The last survivor out of 10 brothers and sisters, May was born in Every Street, Ancoats. She raised her daughter Kay alone after showing her husband Alex the door when Kay was only a few months old.
When she turned 60, May decided to move to America to be an au pair but came back when grandchildren Rebecca and Jane were born.
At her 100th birthday party, May held a bowling tournament and took part in a dancing contest.
The funeral takes place at Oldham Crematorium on Tuesday, at 1pm.
