Obituary of Carol N. Ames

          WEBSTER: Tuesday, May 17, 2022, age 89, after a brief illness. Predeceased by her parents, T. Eugene and Marie H. Newton; husband, Ralph Ames; daughter, Laura Acord; granddaughter, Danielle Morris Gloska; son-in-law, Jay Kruppenbacher. She leaves her daughters, Patricia “Trish” (Daniel) Fischer, Katherine “Kathy” (Steven) Morris, Christine “Chris” (Jonathan) Whitlock, Judith “Judy” (Laura Whitbeck) Ames and Cynthia “Cindy” Ames; son-in-law, Matthew Acord; grandchildren, Carolyn Whitlock, Matthew Whitlock, Sean (Ashton) Fischer, Aidan Fischer, Jacob Morris; great-grandson, Thomas Gloska.

          Carol attended both John Marshall High School and Rochester Institute of Technology. She and her husband Ralph raised a family of six daughters in East Irondequoit. As parents, they were devoted supporters of the East Irondequoit sports and music programs. Carol and Ralph were active members of the Irondequoit Presbyterian Church and she participated in local bowling and golf leagues.

           A devoted daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Carol was the anchor of her large extended family, offering support and encouragement to several generations.

          As an accountant and business administrator, Carol worked in several local settings, including both the East and West Irondequoit school districts, Shed House, The Shire at Culverton, Westgate Plaza and Milestones Homes.

          Carol brought smiles and joy to those she knew through her excellent cooking, her encouragement of others, and her selfless service to those around her.

          Friends may call 2-4 PM Saturday, May 21 at Willard H. Scott Funeral Home, 12 South Ave., Webster, where her Memorial Service will follow at 4:00 PM. Masks are encouraged. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to: Rochester Presbyterian Home, 256 Thurston Rd., Rochester, NY 14619.