Seventh Generation

620. Pvt Lowell John ACKLEY Sr was born on 3 Oct 1911 in Cavendish, Windsor , Vermont.^107,214,237 He appeared in the census in 1920 in Vermont. He Enlisted in the military on 6 Mar 1944 in Rutland, Rutland , Vermont⁴³⁵ Lowell J Ackley
Name: Lowell J Ackley
Birth Year: 1911
Race: White, citizen
Nativity State or Country: Vermont
State: Vermont
County or City: Windsor

Enlistment Date: 6 Mar 1944
Enlistment State: Vermont
Enlistment City: Rutland
Branch: No branch assignment
Branch Code: No branch assignment
Grade: Private
Grade Code: Private
Term of Enlistment: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men)
Source: Civil Life

Education: Grammar school
Civil Occupation: Concrete-Mixer Operator* or Earth-boring Machine Operator or Highway Conctruction Machine Operator An asterisk (*) appearing after a job title indicates that a trade test for the particular occupation will be found in the United States Employment Service
Marital Status: Married

He died on 12 Dec 1969 in Proctorsville, Windsor, Vermont.^214,237,436 His Social Security Number was 009-03-1409 VT. He served in the military WW II.⁴³⁵

Pvt Lowell John ACKLEY Sr and Hattie GONYEA were married on 3 Jul 1932 in South Reading, Windsor , Vermont.^214,436,437 Hattie GONYEA (daughter of Wilfred Gilbert GONYEA and Olive K NOREAULT) was born on 3 Jul 1912 in Mount Holly, Rutland, Vermont.^214,438 She was living in Apr 2000 in Felchville, Windsor, Vermont.⁴¹⁵ She was living in Aug 2006 in Reading, Windsor , Vermont.⁴³⁹ She died on 29 Jul 2008 in Ludlow Village, Windsor , Vermont.⁴³⁸ Her Obituary appeared in the Rutland Herald on 1 Aug 2008 in Rutland, Rutland , Vermont READING - Hattie Gonyea Ackley, 96, died July 29, 2008, at Gill Odd Fellows Home in Ludlow.
She was born July 3, 1912, in Mount Holly, the daughter of Wilfred and Olive (Noreault) Gonyea.
She received her schooling in South Reading and did domestic work for a few years.
On July 3, 1932, she married Lowell Ackley in South Reading.
Mrs. Ackley and her husband owned and operated their family farm in South Reading for many years until 1969 when Mr. Ackley died. She then became a caretaker for area families until retiring in 1985.
She was a member of South Reading Church and South Reading Women's Club.
She enjoyed quilting, music, dancing and traveling.
Survivors include a daughter, Janet Abbott of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Reading; a son, Robert Ackley of Henderson, N.Y.; 11 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Ackley was also predeceased by three brothers, three sisters and a grandson.
At her request, a private graveside service was held in South Reading Cemetery.
A gathering for family and friends will take place at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Town of Reading Flag Fund, in care of Mary Vittum, PO Box 68, Reading, VT 05062; or Reading Fourth of July Fund, in care of Gary Vittum, PO Box 68, Reading, VT 05062.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Knight Funeral Home in Windsor.
View the guest book at rutlandherald.com/obits.
Pvt Lowell John ACKLEY Sr and Hattie GONYEA had the following children:

+838	i.	Lowell John "Stub" ACKLEY Jr was born on 16 Aug 1933 in Reading, Windsor , Vermont.129,214,237,344 He was living in 1956 in Plymouth, Windsor, Vermont.343 He died on 17 Jan 1998 in Cavendish, Windsor , Vermont.214,237,344 His Obituary appeared in the The Vermont Standard on 22 Jan 1998 in Woodstock, Windsor , Vermont214 Lowell Ackley READING - Funeral services `for Lowell "Stub" Ackley, 64, who died Jan. 17, 1998 at the Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center in Windsor, were held Jan. 21 at the South Reading Church. Rev. Carroll Langley, pastor, Springfield Assembly of God Church officiated. Burial will be in the South Reading Cemetery in the spring. He was born Aug. 16, 1933 in Reading, son of Lowell and Hattie (Gonyea) Ackley Sr. Mr. Ackley farmed for many years and was later employed by the Reed Brothers Grain Store in Claremont, N.H., and Park and Pollard Grain Store in Windsor, before working for the Reading Town Highway Department and later for the State of Vermont `Highway Department. For over 25 years he was a caretaker for private property in Reading. He married Shirley Stocker in South Reading on April 8, 1961. Mr. Ackley was an avid hunter and had several teams of Belgian Horses with which he enjoyed giving Hay Rides and Sleigh Rides. He was a member of the Eastern Draft Horse Association and served as Selectman for the Town of Reading for six years. Survivors include his mother; and his wife, both of Reading; two sons, Carl Ackley and Arthur Ackley, both of South Reading; two daughters, Debra Maynard of Quechee, Cheryle Lambert of Springfield; one brother, Robert A. Ackley of Henderson, N.Y.; one sister, Janet Abbott of Colorado Springs, Co.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to the South Reading Old Stone Church, do Marion Woodman, Treasurer, R.D. #1, Proctorsville, 05153. He was living about 1998 in Reading, Windsor , Vermont.344 He was buried in South Reading Cemetery, South Reading, Windsor , Vermont.129 His Social Security Number was 003-24-1545 NH.237
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