Ralph L. Ames, 67, of Dresden, passed away on Sept. 3 after a long illness.
He was born in St. Stephens, Canada, on Aug. 8, 1945, the son of Ralph and Lottie Ames, and grew up in Vanceboro.
Ralph proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era. He worked in many careers during his lifetime, farmer, electrician, truck driver and concrete mixer to name a few. Ralph later worked at Bath Iron Works as a marine electrician retiring in 2009.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was very accomplished with a bow, arrow and rifle. He was also a ham radio enthusiast.
Ralph was predeceased by his parents and brother, Alton Ames.
He is survived by his wife, Marcia Ames of Dresden; daughters, Anette Roberge of Dresden, and Andrea Bailey of New Jersey; son, Thomas Ames and wife Tammy of Waterboro; grandchildren, Danielle, Joshua, Michelle, Willie, Shane, Christopher, and Andrew; and sisters-in-law, Laurie Lawrence and Cheryl McCallister.
Per Ralph’s request there will not be any formal services.
Arrangements are under the care of Kincer Funeral Home, 130 Pleasant St., Richmond.
