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MARY ACKERLEY Obituary

ACKERLEY, Mary C. (O'Connell) Of Somerville, July 25, 2021. Beloved wife of the late George E. Ackerley. Loving mother of James Ackerley and his wife Debbie of Watertown, Nancy Shea of Medford and her late husband Wayne Shea, Robert Ackerley and his wife Anne Marie of York, ME. Sister of James O'Connell, Kathleen Difazio and the late Daniel O'Connell. Dear grandmother of James, Jr., Kerri, Michael, Kevin, Ryan and Samantha. Also survived by 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral procession from the George L. Doherty Funeral Home, 855 Broadway, (Powder House Sq.) SOMERVILLE, Tuesday morning at 10:30, followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Clement Church, Somerville at 11:00. Relatives and friends invited. Calling hours Tuesday morning 8:30-10:30. Interment Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 220 N Main St., Ste. 104, Natick, MA 01760. Mary was a very active member of St. Clement Parish, Mary was involved in and devoted to the Catholic Daughters, the Mother's Club and the CCD program. She loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she will be greatly missed by all.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 29 to Aug. 1, 2021.

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Kay Fitzgerald

August 3, 2021

Thinking of all the happy occasions our family celebrated over the years. I am sure you are at peace and my thoughts and prayers today are with your children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and your brother and sister. Mary RIP.

Kay walsh

August 3, 2021

To Mary´s Family,

Sorry to hear of Mary´s passing. My prayers and thoughts are with you.

Catherine (kay) Walsh

My prayers ad thoughts are with you.

Josie Raczkowski

July 29, 2021

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

Ann Ferrari

July 28, 2021

My caring thoughts are with you all at this time. Your mother is finally at peace.

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George L Doherty Funeral Service, Inc - Somerville

855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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11:00 a.m.

St. Clement Church

Somerville, MA

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855 Broadway Powder House Square, Somerville, MA 02144

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