In recognition of his years of career meritorious service upholding the highest standards for the Maine State Police, Dale was named 2017 Legendary Trooper, the highest honor that any Maine State Trooper can receive.

Dale Marshall Ames

March 1, 1939 – May 22, 2022

Our dad, Dale, died after a short battle with COVID on May 22, 2022. (Read the full obituary.)

We will post more pages to share more photos and remembrances as we collect them.

In lieu of flowers, please donate in Dale’s name to a charity associated with the organizations to which he contributed. (See charities and instructions.)


Dale’s Memorial Service

July 30, 2022, 11 am, 113 Franklin St, Ellsworth

Dale’s memorial service was held on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at 11:00 am, at Jordan-Fernald Funeral Home at 113 Franklin St. in Ellsworth, Maine. All were welcome.

Immediately after the service, there was a gathering of friends and family who wished to remember Dale together over light refreshments. Location and directions were provided at the memorial service.


Please share a memory of Dale!

We love sharing and hearing stories about Dale. We want to make sharing and reading your stories as easy as possible, so we’ve created some pages to share your memories:

Thank you for remembering our dad with us.

Andrea & Wendy, Dale’s daughters


If you have any questions or need to reach us, please get in touch through Andrea’s business contact page.