Robert W Ames Sr's Obituary
Robert William Ames, Sr. peacefully passed at his home in Dunedin on Saturday, January 23, 2016.
Bob's acceptance of his leukemia diagnosis and his spirited battle of the past 2 ½ years has been a source of inspiration to his family, friends, doctors and Hospice caretakers.
The middle son of James Ames, Sr. and Helen Munger Ames, Bob was born March 28, 1931 in Whitehall, NY. He married his high school sweetheart, Marion Mahar, on April 29, 1951.
For over 20 years Bob was a devoted and loyal volunteer at Mease Dunedin Hospital. Only because of his diagnosis, did he reluctantly give up this "job" that he loved. Bob was also an active member of his Heather Lakes community. He enjoyed Bingo duties and played pool and shuffleboard. He willingly offered a helping hand to his neighbors and friends. Many lasting friendships were developed at both the Hospital and Heather Lakes.
Bob was predeceased by his parents, older brother Carroll and wife Florence, his younger brother James, Jr., three beloved nephews: John Ames, William Blanchard, Jr. and Alan Trevellyan, Jr.
In addition to his devoted wife of 64 years, he is survived by daughter Shelley Mulholland (late John) and son Robert, Jr. (Rosie). Four adored grandchildren: Janis Stipins III (Shaniqua), Robert Ames Stipins (their father Janis, Jr), Robert Ames III and Josephine Helen Ames (their mother Lisa). His great-grandson, Julius John Stipins was a source of special joy. Also survived by his unofficially adopted daughter, Brenda Mack, her son BK and his two children as well as in-laws and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church on Monday, February 15 at 11 am followed by a reception at the Heather Lakes Club House.
The family requests that any memorial donations be sent to: SunCoast Hospice Foundation, 5771 Roosevelt Blvd., Clearwater, FL 33760
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