Marcia R. Ames

Marcia R. Ames

Beloved Mother, grandmother, aunt, and adopted mother and grandmother;

Marcia R. Ames, 77, of Derry, NH died peacefully surrounded by loved ones on the afternoon of Saturday October 15th, 2022.

Born in Melrose, Massachusetts, January 2, 1945, the daughter of the late Forrest and Mildred (Wasson) Ames, she attended Saugus Schools and graduated from Saugus High school. She continued her education at Bunker Hill Community College receiving her Associates Degree in accounting.

Prior to her retirement, Marcia was a Health Care provider. Previously, she was an auditor with the Internal Revenue Service for many years.

Marcia enjoyed spending her time with her friends and family, playing cribbage, crocheting, gardening, baking, decorating cakes, country music, and volunteering with the children at South Range Elementary School in Derry.  She spent many enjoyable summers at Country Shores in Kingston NH and was the matriarch of the annual family Gingerbread Baking Day. Known affectionately by the students of South Range and her three grandsons as Nana, Marcia had an amazing gift working with kids and anyone in need, and devoted her life to her grandsons. Marcia’s  grandson Brendan in particular lived with her for several years taking care of her and all of her needs, and they lovingly referred to one another as best friends. Nana was a smart, quick-witted, beautiful, adventurous, kind, and loving soul who would never turn her back on anyone in a time of need, had an incredibly strong faith in God, and lived her life to the fullest. Nana will be incredibly missed by all, but the lessons she taught and the love she shared will be felt for years to come.

Marcia is survived by her daughter Janine McGarvey and her husband Ward of Pelham, NH, her son Todd Semon and his fiancée Stacey Sullaway of Danvers, MA, her three grandsons, Michael Bartlett and his fiancée Rhiana Shikles of East Boston, MA, Brendan Bartlett of Derry, NH, Patrick Bartlett and his girlfriend Julie Harrison of Chelmsford, MA, her adoptive grandson Joshua Sullaway of Danvers, MA, and her Grandpup Bodhi.

She was predeceased by her long term partner John Owens and her nephew Michael Ames whom she adopted and raised and sister of the late Phyllis, Faith, Patricia, Brenda, and Ernest.

Friends will be received at the PELHAM FUNERAL HOME 11 NASHUA RD. in PELHAM on Friday morning October 21, 2022 from 10:00 to 11:45 A.M. followed by her Funeral Service to take place in the Funeral Home at 12:00 P.M. Burial service will be private for the family. E-condolences/directions at www.pelhamfuneralhome.com. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to South Range Elementary School PTA in her memory in Derry, NH or to the St Jude Hospital.Arrangements by Funeral Director James F. O'Donnell, Jr. (9603) 635-3333.

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