Shirley Waldman Ackerman's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware

Shirley Waldman Ackerman

May 6, 1932 - July 19, 2023 (91 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

Shirley Waldman Ackerman's obituary , Passed away on July 19, 2023 in Wilmington, Delaware

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Shirley Waldman Ackerman

May 6, 1932 - July 19, 2023 (91 years old)

Wilmington, Delaware

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Shirley Waldman Ackerman Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Waldman Ackerman of Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away on July 19, 2023, at the age of 91, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Waldman and Mary Ford Waldman; her children, Diane A Pierce (David) and Kenny Ackerman; her grandson Ryan Call; and her son-in-law Robert J Cleaver.

She is survived by: her husband Joseph F Ackerman; her children, Christine Cleaver Eckrich (Michael), Donald Ackerman (Deborah), Lisa Call (Bob), Julie Stubbles (Bill) and Scott J Ackerman; and her grandchildren, Craig Cleaver (Meghan), Kevin Cleaver (Toni), Cliff Eckrich, Emily Munchel (Nick), Anna Frederick (Matt), Kelly Trullinger (Nick), Stephen Gendron (Wendy), Jessica Ackerman, Luke Ackerman, Michael Call (Dayna), Steven Call, Patrick Call (Ryan), Erica Stubbles, Chase Stubbles (Kasey), Evan Ackerman (Taylor), Elijah Ackerman (Rachel) and Molly Jo Ackerman. She is also survived by 25 great-grandchildren.

In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to St. Ann's St. Vincent de Paul Society (SVDP).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes



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July 22, 2023

Deborah Gavron wrote a sympathy message

“With much heartfelt sympathy, we are praying for each of you. Hoping for your peace in having walked this life with such a great patriarch. May you all be comforted by God’s promises for eternal life and her rest with Diane, Kenny and Ryan. We wish we could be there to morn and celebrate her amazing life, but are thinking of you all as we travel to Houston and LA to move Amanda’s crew to Manhattan Beach CA. Much love to all❣️ Deb & Rob Gavron”


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July 25

Visitation

Doherty Funeral Home - Wilmington
1900 Delaware Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

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July 25

Mass of Christian Burial

St. Ann Church
2013 Gilpin Ave, Wilmington, DE 19806

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July 25

Burial

Cathedral Cemetery
2400 Lancaster Ave, Wilmington, DE 19805

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