Alton "Bear" Acker's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in South Hadley, Massachusetts

Alton "Bear" Acker

January 23, 1942 - October 16, 2025 (83 years old)

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Alton "Bear" Acker's obituary , Passed away on October 16, 2025 in South Hadley, Massachusetts

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Beers and Story - South Hadley

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Alton "Bear" Acker

January 23, 1942 - October 16, 2025 (83 years old)

South Hadley, Massachusetts

Alton Acker Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Alton Acker (South Hadley, Massachusetts), who passed away on October 16, 2025, at the age of 83, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Alton Acker to show support.

Though Alton has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Gardner Acker and Mildred Acker (Starr). He is survived by: his wife Christine "Tina" Acker (Veneri); his children, Aidan Ackerman (Maura) and Abby O'Connor (Barry); and his grandchildren, Izzie, Max Ackerman, Lily and Brady O'Connor.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Bear's memory can be made to St. Judes Children's Research Hospital by visiting http://www.stjude.org. or to Shriners Children's Hospital by visiting http://www.shrinerschildrens.org..

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Beers and Story - South Hadley



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