Debra Ames Obituary

We are sad to announce that on October 17, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Debra Ames of Canton, New York. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Debra Ames to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Charles Jr. Ames and Mary Ames (Newcombe). She is survived by: her siblings, Liz Thomas (Bill) and Larry "Opey" Ames (Lynn); her siblings' children, Karson Thomas (Johnielle), Kurt Thomas (Kate), Tori Thomas (Adam Lawrence), Tyler Thomas (Taylor), Charles Ames (Desiree), Austin Ames and Logan Ames; and her great-nieces and great-nephews, Kyle, Myla, Kollin, Kinsley, Kari, Link, Layla, Harper Mary, Malia, Charlie and Bella. She is also survived by aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM and on Thursday, October 23rd 2025 at 11:00 AM. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22nd 2025 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the O'Leary Funeral Service (5821 US-11, Canton, NY 13617).

Contributions in her memory may be made to the Tunnels to Towers Foundation, 2361 Hylan Boulevard, Staten Island, NY 10306 or online at t2t.org, Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516, online at woundedwarriorproject.org or to the St. Lawrence County Cancer Fund, P.O. Box 291 Canton, NY 13617 or online at walkrunforlife.com.