May Lee Ou, nee, May Tai Chang, age 95, of Kaneohe, Kailua & Kapolei passed away quietly in her sleep on June 9, 2022, while at home with her family. May was born in Kaneohe in 1927, as her family's third generation in Hawaii. Her parents' Elsie Lam & Thomas Chang Ayau had 4 children, May, Vincent, Jean, and Thomas, Jr.
May attended St. Ann School in Kaneohe, graduated from Maryknoll School in 1945 and UH in 1949, with a degree in Psychology. In 1950, May attended University of Illinois pursuing a Masters of Library Science. While there, she met her husband & had 7 children, Mary, Genie, Marcus, Amy, Lydia, Bradley, and Howard.
May returned to Hawaii in 1972 and spent the majority of her time since her return working & volunteering at the Kailua Public Library. May was known for her love of non-fiction books (especially WWII), playing piano & mahjong and her many travels. In May's most recent days, she lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Makakilo staying busy with puzzles and her many books.
May is survived by her brother, Thomas, seven children, twelve grandchildren, and nine great- grandchildren.
A private Celebration of Life was held according to May's wishes at her daughter's home in Makakilo. Donations may be made to the Friends of Kailua Library in May's honor.
