Kathleen Ackley Obituary
The world bids farewell to Kathleen Ackley of Torrington, Connecticut, departing on December 16, 2025 at the age of 88. Kathleen leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Kathleen Ackley or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
As Kathleen departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Kathleen. Though Kathleen may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Matthew Shanahan and Helen Goodman Shanahan; her daughter Cherie Lee Ackley; and her sister Irene Stengel. She is survived by: her son Kenneth Ackley; her nieces and nephews, Christina Frigo Shanahan and Shawn Shanahan; and her great-niece Emily Shanahan. She is also survived by several other nieces, nephews and friends.
