Edith "Edie" Ackerman's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2026 in Danbury, Connecticut
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Edith "Edie" Ackerman

June 6, 2026

Danbury, Connecticut

Edith "Edie" Ackerman's obituary , Passed away on June 6, 2026 in Danbury, Connecticut
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June 6, 2026

Danbury, Connecticut

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Edith Ackerman Obituary

Edith Ackerman in Danbury, Connecticut passed away on June 6, 2026. Edith shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Edith Ackerman to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Theodore Ambrose and Edith Mae Knapp (Payne); her husband Donald Ackerman Sr.; her siblings, Theodore Knapp, Robert Knapp, Joan Scully, George Knapp, Janice Barberi and James Knapp; and her son-in-law Frederick Lechner.

She is survived by: her children, Teresa Ackerman Lechner of New Milford, Donald Ackerman Jr. (Dawn) of Massachusetts, Brian Ackerman (Karen) of Kent and Dean Ackerman (Leslie) of Warren; her grandchildren, Jennifer Ackerman (Austin Harding), Brittney Holmes (Jacob), Jonathan Ackerman (Yoona), Lissie Ackerman, Erica Ackerman, Megan Ackerman, Kasey Ackerman and Chloe Ackerman; and her siblings, Linda DeLong and Richard Knapp.

Memorial donations can be made to: Kent Ambulance, 28 Maple St. Kent, CT 06757 and/or to Danbury Regional Hospice, 30 Milestone Rd. Danbury, CT 06810.

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June 10, 2026

Gloria M Johanning lit a candle

“In loving memory of Edith Ackerman, Heartfelt sympathies to Edith’s family on her passing. Edith was truly one of a kind and will always hold a very special place in my heart. Thank you for the incredible gift of your daughter, who has been like a mother to me in so many ways. I will forever be grateful for the love, kindness, and guidance she has shared. Sending my deepest love, prayers, and respect to all of you during this difficult time. Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies Gloria”

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17 Bridge St, Kent, CT 06757

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