BORN

1916

DIED

2016

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Greenwich, Connecticut

Ethel Ackerly Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 28, 2016.

Ackerly, Ethel F., a longtime resident of Greenwich, CT passed away peacefully on November 22, 2016 with her family by her side. Ethel was born on May 23, 1916, to the late Elsie (Grahman) and Arthur Nixon. She was also predeceased by her loving husband Walter Jud Ackerly Jr., and two brothers. Ethel is survived by her loving sister, Joan Nixon and many nieces and nephews. Ethel worked most of her life as a legal secretary and in her spare time enjoyed dancing. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Paul Church, 84 Sherwood Ave., Greenwich, CT 06831 on Thursday December 1, 2016 at 11AM. Interment to follow on Friday December 2, 2016 at Long Island National Cemetery in Farmingdale, NY at 1PM. For more information or to send the family an online condolence, please visit, www.leopgallaghergreenwich.com

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December 7, 2016

To the family of Ethel,
So sorry for your loss. When someone you love becomes a memory the memory become a treasure so treasure the memory
Matt 5:4,5

BC~

November 30, 2016

My condolences to the family for your loss. May the God of comfort ease your pain as you grieve your loss 1 Cor 1: 3,4.

November 30, 2016

My condolences goes to the family of Ethel. May the memories you have of her bring you much joy as our loving God will provide you with comfort and courage to endure in the days ahead. 2 Thessalonians 2:16,17

November 29, 2016

Marion Chila

So sorry for your loss - I have known Ethel and Joan for quite some time. What wonderful people and devotion to each other

November 29, 2016

May God's loving kindness comfort you and help you through this sad time Psalms 29:11

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