Kathleen Ames

November 1, 2016

Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on November 1, 2016 at 88 years of age. Dear wife of the late Edward (1987). Loving mother of Linda (Neal) Wintermute and Helen (Murray) McLeod and the late Kenneth Ames (1951). Treasured Grandma of Laura Goddard, Sarah (Kenneth) Wright, Adam (Heidi) McLeod, Ryan (Andrea) McLeod and Heather (David) Parisé. Great-grandma of Elizabeth, Emily and Damon Goddard; Lillian Wright; Austin and Madeline McLeod; Johanna, Luke and Evelyn McLeod; Sophie Parisé. Sister of Mary (Gerald) Dietrich, Leitha (Asyn) Simaeys and Utah (Robert) McLenon. Predeceased by her parents Clarence and Vera White; brothers and sisters Lillian Johnson, Gladys Snoes, Alta (Don) McCallum, James White, Freda (late Harold) Page, Verna (late Marvin) Hedge, Herbert White, Clarence “Jack” White and John White. Also, survived by many nieces and nephews. Kathleen was a loving mother who enjoyed to cook and played various card games. Both she and her husband Edward farmed their entire lives in Essex County. Special thanks to the staff of Kingsville Court and the Leamington District Memorial Hospital. Kathleen is resting at the Kennedy Funeral Home Ltd. (519-776-7378) 128 Talbot St. N, Essex on Friday from 2-5 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service for Kathleen will be celebrated from the funeral home on Saturday at 11 a.m. with Pastor Kim Gilliland officiating. Interment Greenlawn Memorial Gardens. Donations may be made to the Essex Area Foodbank or the charity of your choice. You may send your condolences or share memories online at www.kennedyfh.com