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Eleanor Ackerson Obituary

ACKERSON - Eleanor King, of Brightwaters, NY, on September 18, 2008 in her 101st year. Predeceased by her beloved husband H. Ward Ackerson. Loving mother of Richard King Ackerson and Bartlett L'Hommedieu Ackerson. Cherished grandmother of seven, great-grandmother of 16, and great-great-grandmother of one. Visiting Sunday 2-4:30 and 7-9pm at the Overton Funeral Home, Inc, 172 Main Street, Islip. Funeral service Monday 10am, Islip Presbyterian Church, 340 Main Street, Islip. Interment, Oakwood Cemetery, Bay Shore, NY. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Islip Presbyterian Church or Hospice Care Network.

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Published by Newsday on Sep. 19, 2008.

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Brooke Ackerson

September 21, 2008

There is an appointed time for everything. And there is a (A)time for every event under heaven--
A time to give birth and a time to die;
A time to plant and a time to uproot what is planted.
A time to kill and a time to heal;
A time to tear down and a time to build up.
A time to weep and a time to laugh;
A time to mourn and a time to dance.
A time to throw stones and a time to gather stones;
A time to embrace and a time to shun embracing.
A time to search and a time to give up as lost;
A time to keep and a time to throw away.
A time to tear apart and a time to sew together;
A time to be silent and a time to speak.
A time to love and a time to hate;
A time for war and a time for peace.
What profit is there to the worker from that in which he toils?
I have seen the task which God has given the sons of men with which to occupy themselves.

God Set Eternity in the Heart of Man

He has made everything appropriate in its time He has also set eternity in their heart, yet so that man will not find out the work which God has done from the beginning even to the end.....


Mimi was incredibly inspirational to me, and i feel truely blessed to have had the gift of having her in my life.

Oyer Family

September 19, 2008

Great lady! Great life! We will always keep Grandma/Mimi in our hearts. And we're pretty sure she's already feeding the swans in heaven!!
We love you Grandma/Mimi!
Love, Mary Ellen, Ezra, Julia, Molly and Katherine Eleanor

Terri Ackerson

September 19, 2008

We're do I begin...You have always been there for me. I will treasure every Tuesday and Wednesday in the back of my mind for the rest of my life. Your love for your family has always been the greatest gift that anyone could receive. You will remain in our hearts forever. I love you Mimi!

Me and my great grandmother, Mimi!

Molly Oyer

September 19, 2008

I think I forgot my picture...here is a picture of me with Mimi. Love you, Mimi!! Love, Molly

Me and Mimi

Katie Oyer

September 19, 2008

Dear Ackersons, I love you and I will miss Mimi. I'm proud that her name is part of my name and that I was named after her. Love, Katherine Eleanor Oyer

Molly Oyer

September 19, 2008

Dear Ackersons, I love you, I'm glad I"m one of you and I will keep you in my prayers. Mimi was the BEST great grandmother EVER>

Patty Wentz

September 19, 2008

Now that Grandma is on her special journey we need to step back and realize what an incredible lady she was. She was well loved and she loved us well! It doesn't get any better than that!

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