Jean Lee Ames, “Cricket”, age 67, a resident of Orchard Beach for 40 years, died on January 10, 2013 at St. Agnes Hospital after a three month illness.

She was born on July 24, 1945, in Keyser, WV, to the late Edna and George Barrick. She worked in the healthcare field at Harbor Hospital, in medical records and in physical therapy. A member of the Stoney Creek Democratic Club for over 25 years, she enjoyed Bingo, crafts, long rides, shopping with her sisters, spending time with her family and taking care of her handicapped son.

She is survived by her beloved husband of more than 33 years: Richard H. Ames; her three sons: William Pearce and his wife Kathy, David Pearce, and Darren Ames, all of the Pasadena area; three grandsons: William Pearce, Jr., David Pearce, Jr., and Joseph Pearce; granddaughter Shannon Pearce; two sisters: Skip Jordan and Georgie Mae Foice; her brother Norman Barrick and his wife Pat; and eight nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to visit at the Gregory J. Gonce Funeral Home, PA, 169 Riviera Drive, Pasadena, on Sunday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 PM. Her funeral service will commence at 7:30 PM, during the evening visitation hours. Feel free to express your condolences here as well.