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Rita Ackley Obituary

Rita B. Ackley

AGE: 91 • Haddon Twp.

Rita B. Ackley, (nee Hopkins), on October 6, 2012, age 91, of Haddon Township.

Loving wife of the late Paul F. Ackley Sr. Beloved mother of Rita B. "Penny" Ackley, Margaret (Larry) Schenk, Maryann (James) Quinlan, James (Trudy) Ackley, J. Dennis (Aida) Ackley, Sharon (James)Lauther, Lawrence (Joy) Ackley, Frances (Jim) Chatelain, Michael (Nancy) Ackley, Bernard Ackley, Julia Ackley, the late Paul (Helen) Ackley, and the late Kathleen Ackley. Also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend the visitation Friday 9-10:30 at Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish, Holy Saviour Church, 50 Emerald Ave, Westmont, NJ 08108. Memorial Mass 10:30am. Inurnment in Calvary Cemetery, Cherry Hill. Arrangements by Blake-Doyle Funeral Home, Collingswood. The family requests memorial contributions in Rita's name to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish.

Published by Courier Post from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2012.
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Dear Fran, Jim and Julie, We were deeply saddened to hear of your loss. Please remember she lived a long life and raised a wonderful large family to keep the memory alive. Love, Pat & Neil

October 12, 2012

Fran and Julie,
My sincere condolences on your loss. prayers and love to your family.
love, Pat Robinson

October 12, 2012

Maryann, I never met your mother but she must have been strong and smart to raise such a large family of good people. Our condolences to the Quinlan and Ackley families.

Lucy & Nick Jannicelli

October 12, 2012

Jim & Trudy,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sorrowful time. May God bless you and give you peace.

Dick & Carroll Dayton

October 11, 2012

Michael, Lauryn, Danielle and the entire Ackley family, may God be with you in this time of sadness. My prayers are with all of you. May God Bless.

Robin Ackley

October 11, 2012

To the Ackley Family. Keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers. I know that Paul was waiting for her at the gates of Heaven.

Susan Warner

October 11, 2012

Fran & Julie,
Very sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Jeanne Al-Greene

jeanne al-greene

October 10, 2012

To Fran and Jim (and Ackley Family): So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. My family was neighbors of your family on Perot Ave many, many years ago and then met when I attended WUMC around 2003. Again, so sorry for your loss.
Sincerely, Donna

Donna Laird

October 10, 2012

My condolences to Julia and the Family. May you be comforted in this time of loss. I will keep you in my prayers.

Harold Armstrong

October 10, 2012

Very sorry to hear of Mother's passing. You had her for many years and be thankful of that. God bless you all.

barbie uff

October 10, 2012

Sending many prayers and love to the family at this time of loss.

Love, Amber Ackley Jones and family

October 10, 2012

To all the Ackleys, I send my condolences. Especially Penny, Bernard and Julia. peace and love to all.

Linda Moore

October 10, 2012

Sharon,Jim and family..We are so sorry for the loss of your mother/grandmother.You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Barb and Phil Cubitt

October 10, 2012

Fran and Julie, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. I know exactly what you are going thru just losing my Dad, keep all the memories alive in your heart and it will get easier everyday. Steve and I are truly deeply sorry for your loss.

Nancy and Steve Smatana

October 10, 2012

To Fran and Julie, So sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your entire family. Terri Babcock

Theresa Babcock

October 10, 2012

My deepest sympathy for your loss. Keeping you and your family in prayer and asking for peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Edith Santiago

October 9, 2012

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