Obituary for Teddie S. Ackert (Cheney)
The Lord has called an Angel home, Teddie S. (Cheney) Ackert, 55, of Coventry, CT beloved wife of Timothy Ackert passed away Monday, December 9, 2019. She was born on January 11, 1964 in New Lenox, Illinois, to Robert and Gloria (Joyce) Cheney. Teddie was raised by her Dad, Robert and her step-mother, Miralda “Tillie” Cheney whom she considered her loving Mom.
Teddies’ early years were marked by her love of rock ’n’ roll and she was a proud member of the Kiss Army. She volunteered her time with the Coventry Gardening Club, the Arts Commission, and the Jaycees, who host the Haunted Hayride at Edmondson’s Farm and Coventry Fest. Some of Teddie’s passions included crafting, party planning with her friend Deb and the Ladies Night Out women; and early morning walks with Lisa, her good friend and neighbor. Teddie loved her time spent with her sister-in-law and friend Traci, raising their families together and sharing holidays. The backyard of Teddie & Tim’s house is filled with several herb and fairy gardens, curated and cultivated by Teddie. She loved long dinners with her coworkers, decorating for the holidays, and watching either HGTV or The Real Housewives. She was a fan of the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots and the New York Yankees, a passion she shared with her husband Tim. Over the past few years, Teddie & Tim spent their time traveling to visit several of the MLB baseball stadiums.
Teddie’s first job was at Six Flags, after which she worked at Kmart, Edart Leasing, and Gerber Garment Tech. Her most rewarding job was her home daycare which she ran for nine years. She fostered many long-lasting relationships with each of the kids and their families. For the past eighteen years, she has worked at United Healthcare, where she worked until her final days.
Besides her loving husband, Tim of 35 years, she is survived by her daughter Taylor Napoletano and her husband Nick and two children Fiona and Nathan; her son Travis Ackert and his son Jameson; brother David Cheney and sister Bobbi Weber; mother-in-law Ruth MacDonald and her husband Leo; mother-in-law Sandra Ackert; brother-in-law, Lloyd Ackert Jr. and his wife Margot; sister-in law, Traci Gwiazdowski and her husband Rich; and Allan Lindstrom and his wife Kim; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Donna Barron and Kathleen Fritz, her brother Eugene Cheney and her father-in-law Lloyd Ackert Sr.
We would like to thank the courageous efforts of Dr. Patricia DeFusco, her compassionate staff and all the fabulous nurses and doctors associated with her care over the past eleven years as she battled cancer.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Second Congregational Church of Coventry, 1746 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT with calling hours from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with an 11:00 a.m. service. A private burial will follow at Center Cemetery, Coventry, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at giving.hartfordhospital.org/donate.
Teddies’ early years were marked by her love of rock ’n’ roll and she was a proud member of the Kiss Army. She volunteered her time with the Coventry Gardening Club, the Arts Commission, and the Jaycees, who host the Haunted Hayride at Edmondson’s Farm and Coventry Fest. Some of Teddie’s passions included crafting, party planning with her friend Deb and the Ladies Night Out women; and early morning walks with Lisa, her good friend and neighbor. Teddie loved her time spent with her sister-in-law and friend Traci, raising their families together and sharing holidays. The backyard of Teddie & Tim’s house is filled with several herb and fairy gardens, curated and cultivated by Teddie. She loved long dinners with her coworkers, decorating for the holidays, and watching either HGTV or The Real Housewives. She was a fan of the Chicago Bears, New England Patriots and the New York Yankees, a passion she shared with her husband Tim. Over the past few years, Teddie & Tim spent their time traveling to visit several of the MLB baseball stadiums.
Teddie’s first job was at Six Flags, after which she worked at Kmart, Edart Leasing, and Gerber Garment Tech. Her most rewarding job was her home daycare which she ran for nine years. She fostered many long-lasting relationships with each of the kids and their families. For the past eighteen years, she has worked at United Healthcare, where she worked until her final days.
Besides her loving husband, Tim of 35 years, she is survived by her daughter Taylor Napoletano and her husband Nick and two children Fiona and Nathan; her son Travis Ackert and his son Jameson; brother David Cheney and sister Bobbi Weber; mother-in-law Ruth MacDonald and her husband Leo; mother-in-law Sandra Ackert; brother-in-law, Lloyd Ackert Jr. and his wife Margot; sister-in law, Traci Gwiazdowski and her husband Rich; and Allan Lindstrom and his wife Kim; and many loving nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents, her sisters Donna Barron and Kathleen Fritz, her brother Eugene Cheney and her father-in-law Lloyd Ackert Sr.
We would like to thank the courageous efforts of Dr. Patricia DeFusco, her compassionate staff and all the fabulous nurses and doctors associated with her care over the past eleven years as she battled cancer.
A Funeral Service will be held on Monday, December 16, 2019 at the Second Congregational Church of Coventry, 1746 Boston Turnpike, Coventry, CT with calling hours from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m., with an 11:00 a.m. service. A private burial will follow at Center Cemetery, Coventry, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Helen and Harry Gray Cancer Center at giving.hartfordhospital.org/donate.