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Richard Ames Obituary
Scott is survived by his wife of 8 years, Erica (Tracy) Ames of Southampton; his parents, Richard and Donna Ames of Northborough; a brother, Shawn Ames and his wife, Kiki, of Orlando, FL; his maternal grandmother, Rose Smith of Palmer; two uncles, Robert Ames of Palmer and Ken Smith of Framingham; an aunt, Carole Schwab of Boynton Beach, FL; his in-laws, Dayne and Marilyn Tracy of Southampton; two sisters-in-law, Hilary Allard and Amanda Shockley and their families; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins. Scott was born in Framingham and raised in Northborough. He has lived in Chicago for the past sixteen years.
Scott graduated from Algonquin Regional High School in 1988. He graduated from Emerson College in 1992 earning a Bachelor of Arts degree. Scott was an avid music and sports fan. He was a talented drummer and vocalist for the band "Ersa Miner". Scott was also a great fan of the Chicago Bears.
All are invited to go directly to Howard Street Cemetery in Northboro for a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday November 1st. There are no calling hours. Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main Street, Northborough is assisting the family with arrangements. Please omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made in Scott's name to: ATTN: Deniece Dykes, VH1 Save the Music Foundation, 1633 Broadway, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10019. For online condolences please visit:
www.haysfuneralhome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Richard Ames
Don and Lauri Shannon
November 21, 2008
Erica,
We send our deepest condolences for your loss. The few times we got to spend with you and Scotty were some of the funniest nights I have experienced. His sense of humor and kindness will be greatly missed, by all that were blessed to know him. Stay strong.
Leslie McWethy-McQuellon
November 17, 2008
Erica,
I can not express how sorry I am for your loss. I know that Scotty was your best friend, and can't imagine what you may be going through. I have many fond memories hanging out with you guys! He will be missed. Please let me know if I can do anything for you. I will come to Chicago and visit you if you need comfort, support or a friend.
309-232-0643 cell
Bette Tyburski-Yargeau
November 10, 2008
Dear Donna and Rick,
I am so deeply saddened for your loss. Please accept my condolences.
My Deepest Sympathy, Bette Tyburski-Yargeau
R. Cheryl Donaldson-Davis
November 5, 2008
Erica, I am deeply sadened by your terribly loss. I got to experience your joy eight years ago and know how happy you were. Some people never find that happiness, so I hope that the memories you and Scott shared over the too short years together give you some consolation. Know that there are many people close and far that share your grief and are sending their love to you.
Love, Cheryl Donaldson-Davis
Joyce Gunn
November 4, 2008
Donna and Ricky,
I can only imagine the grief you and your family members are feeling for your loss. I pray that your happy memories of Scott will carry you through this difficult time.
Roy Park
November 3, 2008
My condolences go to Erica and all of Scott's family. Scott, during times when it's so easy to be pessimistic, you were always positive and made every person's life you touched a better one. You're loved more than you know and will be sorely missed. Until the afterlife, my friend...
Michelle Contois
November 3, 2008
I am so sorry. My thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this terrible loss. I did not have the pleasure of knowing Scott but I did hear about his passing from a friend who told me wonderful things about him. I know his brother Shawn. I might have met Scott once in passing when I was in high school. I am not sure. If my memory is correct then I remember a very friendly and happy guy who seemed like he was living life to the fullest. Can it get any better than that?
Mark Inman
November 2, 2008
I am deeply saddened to hear of Scott's passing. I will always remember his sense of humor and kindness. Someone deserving the same that he gave to others. An unbelievable loss and tragedy. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Michelle (Valois) Casareale
November 2, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. I will always remember Scott as a friendly, happy person who brightened the lives of many people.
Rich Inman
November 1, 2008
My heartfelt condolences to Erica and all of Scott's family and friends. I went to high school with Scott, and spent more than a few nights hanging out with him and our group of friends in those years and the years after college. I probably have never laughed harder in my life than those precious times, and I'll never forget them. He was a great guy and someone I always enjoyed reconnecting with when he was back here visiting from Chicago. I feel lucky to have known him, and his loss saddens me deeply. Scott, we'll miss you forever.
Rosemarie (Gaviglia) Lyons
November 1, 2008
I am an old friend of Scott's from ARHS, class of '88. I remember him being such a sweet kid---always smiling and friendly to everyone. I'm so very sorry to hear of his passing. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this very sad time. Scott will be missed by so many people.
Rob Manning
November 1, 2008
“When you part from your friend, you grieve not;
For that which you love most in him may be clearer in his absence, as the mountain to the climber is clearer from the plain”.
-Kahlil Gibran
Erica, Donna, Rick, Shawn, and family,
So sorry to hear this morning of Scott’s passing. We lost touch over the years after high school, but often over the last 20 years I have thought of playing football in the back yard, sledding in the winter, cub scouts, and my first concert ever….Ozzy at the Centrum! (I kind of try to block that one out, but the rest were good)
I was surprised to read that Scott was a Bears fan. I recall watching Super Bowl XX at the Meadow road house. Scott was so excited that the Pats had made it to the big game, and he was devastated by their crushing defeat by the Bears!… he must have truly loved Chicago and everything that was there for him.
My thoughts are with all of you now as we look back from the plain.
Liz Tyndorf
October 31, 2008
I knew Scotty in Chicago - first as a friend of Erica's - then as her husband. He was such a fun, warm-hearted man who will be truly missed even by those who haven't seen him in awhile. We all loved him dearly and I'm terribly sorry for this horrible loss. He left us too soon.
Holly Carpenter Raissipour
October 31, 2008
To all of the Ames' family, I'm so sorry for your loss. Scott went through elementary - high school with me and was such a funny, great guy. You're all in our thoughts and prayers.
Jeremy Greene
October 31, 2008
Erica and family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
You will be in my prayers.
Maria Elena Druan
October 31, 2008
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Karen VanDam
October 30, 2008
Rick and Donna...our deapest sympathy in your loss......
Jenny Cox Olson
October 30, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Katrina Iserman
October 30, 2008
Dear Ricky and Donna:
Our hearts go out to you - we can't imagine your sorrow and loss. Please know that our thoughts are with you.
With Love,
Katrina, Dennis and Olivia
Gina Doyle Cranford
October 30, 2008
I know that Scott's humor and kindness will always be with you and will help to guide you through this difficult time. I will never forget the laughter and fun times we had in high school.
Kelly Keating-Walker
October 30, 2008
Mr. & Mrs. Ames, Shawn & Family-
I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time.
Love-
Mary Paige
October 30, 2008
Rick and Donna,
I am shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden death of your son Scott. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
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