James Lionel Ackerman, 80, of Weir’s Beach, NH died June 18, 2012 at Lakes Region General Hospital after a period of declining health.
He was born in Belmont, MA on May 20, 1932, the son of George Noel and Susan Mary (Mooney) Ackerman. He attended grammar school in Dorchester and graduated from Boston Trade High School. He had served in the US Navy.
Prior to retirement, he had been a union sheet metal worker with Local 17 for 35 years. Since then, he had worked for Enterprise Car Rental in Laconia.
James will be remembered as a loving husband, father, and grandfather who enjoyed attending his grandchildren’s activities. He loved to travel, bowl, and was an avid fan of the Boston Red Sox. He had also served as president of the Sundown Condo Association in Weir’s Beach. He had previously resided in Malden, Wilmington, MA and Derry, NH.
He was predeceased by his wife of 49 years MaryAnn E. (Laber) Ackerman in 2009. He was also predeceased by 3 brothers and a sister.
Family members include his son James D. Ackerman and his wife Renee of Jericho, VT; one daughter, Jeannemarie Ackerman and her husband Michael F. Moynihan of Henniker; three grandchildren, Christopher J. Ackerman, Caitlin L. Ackerman, and Donovan Ackerman Moynihan; one brother, Ronald Ackerman of Marblehead, MA; many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and nieces and cousins.
The funeral service was held on Saturday, June 23, 2012 in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in the NH State Veterans Cemetery, Boscawen at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the Shriner’s Burn Institute, 51 Blossom St, Boston, MA 02114 or to your local Disabled Americans Veterans Association.