Reginald J Ames

Reginald (Reggie) was very funny and gave freely of his time to anyone who needed a hand. He loves his children dearly (Stephanie, Jeffrey, Margaret, Craig and Michelle; and several grandchildren) - lost first born, a boy, before he was a year old). Married to Evelyn Lenentine Ames (originally of Island Falls) in the mid 50s and then to Dr. Ethelle Lord in 1988 (originally of Edmundston, New Brunswick, Canada). He lived in Presque Isle for many years where he raised his first family. Then he to the town where he grew up as a young boy and enjoyed living in Mapleton with his second family. Dr. Lord (born on March 20, 1947) has one son, Tyne Sansom (from her first marriage in Canada) and several grandchildren all living in New Mexico. Reggie spent a short time serving in the Navy; then attended the University of Maine at Presque Isle; worked the Shapiros in their general store before joining the USPS where he retired in early 90s. After his retirement, Reggie served as dog catcher and the sewer district in the town of Mapleton. As dog catcher, he would keep a dog for at least a few days to study their temperament and then write a short description of the dog before turning it in at the animal shelter in Presque Isle. Every dog he ever turned in were adopted because they came with a short history. Story based in fact: He used to tell the story about Earl Rideout who walked everywhere, usually with his mother in tow. One day Earl was walking from Presque Isle to Fort Fairfield (a 20-minute drive by car). Someone recognized Earl, slowed down and asked him "where are you going?" Earl responded "I'm going to Fort Fairfield". "Do you want a ride? I'm driving to Fort Fairfield" responded the driver. "No, thank you. I'm in a hurry" responded Earl with all seriousness.