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Addison Wallace Ames, Sr.
VINALHAVEN Addison Wallace Ames, Sr., peacefully passed away at his home on Thursday, December 24, 2020, after a period of declining health.
Born in Vinalhaven on June 11, 1934, he was the son of Clyde and Ruth (Young) Ames. He grew up in the Old Harbor area and attended local schools. On April 8, 1953, he married Donna Amy Woodcock, also of Vinalhaven.
Addison, also known as “Sonny” or “Harve,” was a lobsterman, starting from an early age. He also worked with his family when his sons established the Ames Brothers Forestry Service.
Most important to him was spending time with family, which included many cookouts at the family wharf on Old Harbor and celebrating birthdays and holidays, Christmas being his favorite. He loved animals, especially the several golden retrievers that were part of the family over the years, and he gave them all much love and attention. “Harve” enjoyed trips to the mainland with f