Raymond E. Ames

LEWISTON – Raymond E. Ames, 93, of Lewiston passed away on Dec. 7, 2023. Raymond was born on July 15, 1930, the son of Stanley C. and Gladys May (Scott) Ames in Auburn. He attended local schools graduating from high school and entering the Air Force to serve his country for the next 20 years. Raymond is survived by his twin brother Wesley Ames whom he had a very close relationship with.

After retiring from the Air Force he began a career at Phillips Element before becoming a volunteer at Central Maine Medical Center for the next 20 years working in day surgery and the mail room. He was a loyal member of the VFW and American Legion, as well as East Auburn Baptist Church where he was a volunteer during services. In his spare time Raymond was an avid amateur photographer taking many pictures but always being at the Balloon Festival in order to photograph the launches and events.

Raymond is survived by his two sons, Christopher and Michelle Ames of Sabattus; Shawn Ames and Jovita Bilodeau of Biddeford; and his three grandchildren. He was predeceased by his parents.

A graveside service will be celebrated on Friday December 15, at 9 a.m., at Gracelawn Memorial Park, 980 Turner St, Auburn, which will include military honors from the Air Force.

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