Loveland, Ohio -----James Donald Ames, 71, of 3634 Harbor Bay Drive, and formerly of Gilford, N.H. died at his home on Saturday, July 16, 2011.
Mr. Ames was born July 1, 1940 in Dover, N.H., the son of James E. and Elin E. (Nelson) Ames. He resided in Gilford, N.H. for the majority of his life before moving to Ohio in 2009 to be closer to his family. While in Ohio he took great pride in attending his grandchildren’s events.
Mr. Ames is survived by his wife of 44 years, Linda (Dion) Ames, of Ohio; a daughter, Jennifer Becker, of Ohio; a son-in-law Dale Becker, of Ohio; Three beloved grandchildren Joseph, Daniel and Kaitlyn Becker also of Ohio; and a brother, Peter Ames of Rhode Island.
A calling hour will be held on Friday, July 22, 2011 from 10:00AM-11:00AM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Funeral Service will follow, on Friday, at 11:00AM at the Funeral Home.
Burial will follow in the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Gilford, N.H.
For those who wish, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to The Pregnancy Care Center, 108 William Howard Taft Road, Cincinnati, OH 45219.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N. H. is assisting the family with the arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial go to www.wilkinsonbeane.com.