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DEBRA MAE AMIDON

1946 - 2016

DEBRA MAE AMIDON obituary, 1946-2016, Wilmington, MA

BORN

1946

DIED

2016

DEBRA AMIDON Obituary

AMIDON, Debra Mae 69, of Wilmington passed peacefully August 13, 2016 at home surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her parents Frederick and Mildred Amidon and her brother Martin Amidon. She is survived by two brothers Kenneth Amidon, Lt Col USMC (ret.) and Frederick Amidon; her husband Clinton Ackerman P.h.d., daughter Kendra Barthel, sons Clayton Ackerman, Karl Ackerman, and Robert Ackerman, and 7 grandchildren. She graduated from Marshfield High School and went on to receive degrees from Boston University, Columbia University, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and most recently received an honorary doctorate from Bangkok University. She was an author, strategist, visionary, and devoted friend. Her presence will be greatly missed by all who loved her. Her life and legacy will be celebrated Saturday at a 10 a,m, Mass at St Thomas in Wilmington followed by a private burial. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to MaryMac Missions, 202 Haverhill Rd., Topsfield, MA 01983

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 16 to Aug. 17, 2016.

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Mo Msekeni

August 11, 2024

We lost true innovation mentor in the ranks of innovation ecosystems. District Hall Boston at Seaport BLVD, One Broadway Cambridge-Kendall MIT- CIC at 5th Floor and Vencafe Cambridge at 14th Floor. Including Dr.Debra M. Amidon's E100 we continue to miss you so much!

Keri

August 10, 2024

Still think if you often and miss you lots.

Keri Barry

June 11, 2023

Another year, still remembering you and your beautiful smile!

Mo Msekeni

June 10, 2023

I was in Boston with my innovation work on December 20th, 2014 and was introduced to you Dr. Amidon by your friend Prof. Piero Formica in Italy. You are continuing to be missed by me and Prof. Formica.

Keri

August 10, 2022

Still missing you my friend. Clint´s OK! Xoxo

Keri Barry

August 10, 2020

Debra, So glad you are not here to experience the utter chaos of our world now. I miss you and think about you so often. We had a special connection . . . your memory doesn't fade here!

Jackie Awerman

March 6, 2020

My heart goes out to Clint, family and friends. Debra brought my friend Clint so much happiness...amen.

Annie Green

October 10, 2016

This was heartbreaking for me. I just learned of Debra's passing. What a loss to the KM and innovation community. Rest In Peace my friend

Dr. Annie Green

September 27, 2016

It is a tragic loss for innovators community! On behalf of the participants of the Baltic Dynamics 2016 Conference on Innovation I'd like to express our deepest condolence to Clint, family members and members of E100. The Opening Plenary session on the Conference was the tribute to Debra under the title "Setting up traffic signs on the Innovation Superhighway". Thank you Debra for your efforts to bring Baltic "musketeers" into global innovation community!

Dr. Janis Stabulnieks
Riga, Latvia

Abdullah AlSubyani

September 14, 2016

My deep sentiments to the family and friends of Debra Amidon. She was a wonderful smart women with passion towards innovation and learning to improve our lives and societies.

I learned a lot from her since 2000 and She was my mentor since then.

God blesses your sole Debra and be in Haven.

Alberto Quaquarelli

September 13, 2016

Debra, I will miss your passion and enthusiasm. I had the privilege of spending a week in Boston with you. I will never forget.

Konstantin Golubev

September 9, 2016

Her ideas are keeping to change our world!

David Wortley

September 9, 2016

Debra was a wonderful, intelligent and generous friend whom I was very proud to know

Onesimo Sanchez

September 8, 2016

My sentiments with the family and frends. Debras departure is sadly felt, great person.

sally ann MOORE

September 8, 2016

Debra had a profound effect on all of us who had the privelege of working with her; sadly missed in Geneva, Switerland.

Morgan Evans

August 17, 2016

So sorry for your loss! My greatest memory shared with Debra...
The ATV ride

Keri Barry

August 17, 2016

Debra was a good friend, wife and mother. She had an amazing mind, that was only the tip of her talent iceberg. She was compassionate and thoughtful, and her presence will be dearly missed.

August 17, 2016

So sorry to hear this....
She must have ridden on the wings of angels to be greeted by her parents and brother.
Always loved seeing (& hearing from) Debra...
Please accept our sincere sympathy.
❤Kevin & Elisabeth Comer

Xenia Stanford

August 16, 2016

She became my mentor in 1999 after I read her book The Ken Awakening and contacted her to say how much it impressed me. We collaborated on several projects and continued as associates since then. I can't believe this bright light has gone from this earth. Another candle in Heaven.

Rose F

August 16, 2016

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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