With great sadness, we announce the passing of our loved one, Daphne Ackerman. She passed peacefully on August 27, 2026 surrounded by her loving family, at the Dr. Y. K. Jeon Kittiwake Health Centre, Brookfield, NL. Daphne was 82 years old from Centreville, NL. She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever cherished by all her friends and family. 

Predeceased by her parents Llewellyn and Emily Stratton; parents-in-law Elisha and Leah Ackerman; son Jimmy Ackerman; brother Wilbur Stratton; siblings-in-law Viola Stratton and Melvin Vardy.

Leaving to mourn with fond and loving memories are her husband of 63 years, Abe; daughter Tina Matthews (Cecil); daughter-in-law Bertina Ackerman; brothers Edwin Stratton (Winnie) and Colin Stratton; grandchildren Gregory Ackerman, Heather Ackerman (Craig), Andy Matthews, Tori Matthews (Cory) and Tara Matthews (Mark); great-grandchildren Alec Matthews, Eliana Antle and Emmett Garfield; siblings-in-law Lucy Stratton, Edward Ackerman (Betty), Harry Ackerman (Joan), Gord Ackerman (Lillian), Ralph Ackerman (Judy), Andrew Ackerman (Grace), Barry Ackerman, Pearl Squires (John), Jackie Vardy, Christine Leclerc (Dan), Sandra Norris (Abbie); and a large circle of other relatives and friends.

At Daphne's request cremation has taken place. 

Funeral service will be take place at St. Barnabas Anglican Church, Centreville on Tuesday, September 1, 2026 at 2 p.m. with Rev. Maxine Abbott officiating. Inurnment to follow at The Anglican Cemetery, Centreville, NL.

As an expression of sympathy flowers are gratefully accepted or donations in Daphne's memory may be made to The Multiple Sclerosis Society.