ANN AKERET Obituary

AKERET--Ann Klem. Ann Klem Akeret, of New York City, NY, passed on peacefully at home on January 15, 2013. Ann is survived by her husband of 62 years, psychoanalyst and author Robert Akeret, as well as her four daughters Kim, Julie, Liza and Teal; four grandchildren, Molly, Nick, Will and Sam and her sister, Else Pedersen. Born in Brooklyn, NY in 1930 to immigrant Norwegian parents Asta and Eigil Klem, Ann was a successful fashion model with a career that spanned twenty years and included covers for Vogue, Mademoiselle, Seventeen, Glamour, Redbook and Ladies Home Journal. Ann worked with photographers Richard Avedon, Irving Penn, Mark Shaw, Herman Landshoff, Lillian Bassman and Allan Arbus, among others. She divided her time between New York City and the Adirondacks. She deeply appreciated the art and cultural offerings of the bustling city as well as the quiet beauty of nature at the family's rustic cabin on Lake Champlain. Ann was an avid reader, talented painter, wonderful cook, inspired gardener and loving mother and wife. We miss her deeply.

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Published by New York Times on Jan. 20, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for ANN AKERET

13 Entries

Hisashi (Henry) Miyamori

January 28, 2013

Dear Dr. Akeret,

We feel very sorry to hear of your wonderful wife's passing. Our daughter Anna tells us she will never forget the kindness and gracefulness of Ann Akeret.
Please accept our family's heartfelt sympathy and condolences.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Best Regards

Hisashi and Sumiko Miyamori

Abby Rieser

January 24, 2013

My heart goes out to the Akeret family at hearing about the loss of such a wonderful Mother, wife, grandmother.

January 23, 2013

Das schönste Denkmal, das ein Mensch bekommen kann,
steht in den Herzen seiner Mitmenschen.
Albert Schweitzer

Lieber Robi,
vor einem halben Jahr haben wir Dich als aktiven und lebensbejahenden Menschen kennengelernt.
Mit Trauer haben wir jetzt von dem schmerzlichen Verlust Deiner Familie erfahren und möchten Dir zum Tode Deiner lieben Frau Ann, die wir leider nicht kennengelernt haben, unser tiefstes Mitgefühl aussprechen.
Wir wünschen Dir, dass Du gestützt durch Deine Kinder und Enkelkinder die Kraft findest, den weiteren Lebensweg zu meistern.
Unser herzliches Beileid
Rüdiger und Marita Rothe

Becky Hance

January 23, 2013

Robi and to all who love Ann, Words seem inadequate to express the sadness Jason & I feel for you loss. I will never forget Ann giving me my lesson on navagating NYC, the thought brings many smiles.
Love always
Becky, Jason & Erin Hance
Toby,Doc & Jack

Nisa Zalta

January 22, 2013

Dearest Akeret Family, I just hear about Ann's passing today. I am so sorry for your loss. With so much love, Nisa & Elan

Helene kafka

January 21, 2013

Dear Robi, I met your beautiful. gracious wife only a few times when she welcomed guests to your doings, But mostly your love for her made her known and your 62 years together very special. I feel sad with you for her loss. Helene

Robert Abzug

January 21, 2013

Ann's passing brings me great sadness but also reminds me how lucky it was to have known her.
Bob Abzug

Katharina Rothe

January 21, 2013

Mein lieber Ruby, auch auf diesem Wege moechte ich Dir sagen, wie sehr ich mit Dir und Euren Toechtern fuehle und wie gluecklich ich mich schaetze, die wunderbare Ann kennengelernt zu haben. What a beautiful picture, Deine kat

Karen Gennaro

January 20, 2013

Robi, I'm glad I had the opportunity to meet Ann a few times. She seemed very sweet. So sorry for your loss. 62 years is a long time. I wish you and your daughters the best starting a new chapter in your lives.

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Susan Schwartz Miller

January 20, 2013

Dearest Robi,
I read with great sadness about Ann. I know that you and your family have many happy memories of your lives with Ann and that they will sustain you for many years to come.
I think of you often with a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. Consider yourself hugged.
Susan

January 20, 2013

Dear Robi, What a beautiful, accomplished woman. I know you spent many many interesting and rich years together, Luckily enough. Still, what a terrible loss for you and your family. I am thinking of all of you with empathy and concern. And warmth and support. All the Best. Emily Kuriloff WAWI

Jennifer Hirsch, WAWI

January 20, 2013

I am sorry to hear of your loss. I wish your family comfort at this difficult time.

Elizabeth Filliat

January 20, 2013

My deepest condolences to the family of Ann Akeret.

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