Esther Mae “Mousie” (Chick) Ackley, 87, of West Palm Beach, Florida, a native and longtime Nashua resident, passed away Tuesday morning, July 14, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Ackley was born in Nashua on June 20, 1928, a daughter of the late Walter Leslie and Blanche M. (Corey) Chick. Educated in local schools, she was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1946. In addition to raising her family, Esther had been employed with Hampshire Manufacturing and later worked at Kollsman Instruments as manager of the supply room for several years until her retirement.
Esther was predeceased by her husband of 37 years, John Dennison Ackley who died June 30, 1994; her longtime companion, Gordon Jones; her sister, Jennie (Chick) Gerry; and her granddaughter. Jessica Erin Felton.
She enjoyed spending summers with family in Nashua, the seacoast and the Lakes Region of New Hampshire. After she retired, Esther enjoyed many winters with her many dear friends of the Palm Lakes Coop at Riviera Beach working on the entertainment committee and the Clubhouse as well as entertaining guests at her home. Esther will be best remembered as a devoted wife, companion, mother and trusted friend. She was known for her good nature, sense of humor, her honesty and candor. Mrs. Ackley was a member of the First Baptist Church of Nashua.
Members of her family include two children, Dr. Kathleen Ann (Ackley) Felton of Richmond, IN and William Michael Ackley of Nashua; a granddaughter, Erica Jean (Ackley) Blake of Merrimack; two great-grandsons, Dylan Robert Whittingham and Austyn Jerod Whittingham both of Merrimack.
SERVICES: To respect her wishes, there are no services. Please remember Esther in your own personal way. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice House or Home Health & Hospice Care, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE, 18 Lock Street, Nashua. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
