Joyce Elaine Ames Obituary
It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Joyce Elaine Ames of Portland, New York, born in Mayville, New York, who passed away at the age of 88, on August 19, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Guy A. Faulkner and Marjorie Van Atter Faulkner; her husband Bruce H. Ames; her brother Richard A. Faulkner; and her grandparents, Carl G., Harriette Van Atter, Roy and Jennie Faulkner.
She is survived by: her children, Michael Jon Ames (Bobbi) of Old Town, FL, Phillip Scott Ames (Kathy) of Portland, NY and Melissa Stalter (Robert) of Portland, NY; her grandchildren, Zachary Stalter (Kristy), Justin Stalter (Lynsy), Kimberly, Nicole Ames, Steven Morse, Carrie Tredo, Randi Fitzgibbons (James) and Jessica Goodell; and her sister Nancy Ruttenbur (Irwin). She is also survived by fifteen great grandchildren.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Portland Congregational Church (8649 Church Street, Portland, NY 14769) or the Westfield Patterson Library (40 South Portage Street, Westfield, NY 14787).
