Michael R. Ackerly of Lovell, passed away unexpectedly on June 4, 2024 at the age of 69.

Mike was born in Huntington, N.Y., on May 19, 1955, to the late Thomas and Alberta Ackerly. After spending some time out west, Mike settled in Lovell in the late 1970s. Mike was a highly skilled carpenter who worked for Crowell Construction for many years before starting his own building business. In his later years, Mike focused on building furniture in his own shop. In his spare time, he enjoyed boating on Kezar Lake, fishing in the lakes and off the coast of Maine. Mike was an avid golfer, skier, snowmobiler and enjoyed many other outdoor activities.

Mike married Diane Parrott on August 10, 1985. They had two children, Amy Ackerly and Ben Ackerly. When they were young, Mike enjoyed teaching the kids to ski at Shawnee Peak in the winter and spending summers boating with the family on Kezar Lake. Later in life, he shared his interests and knowledge of carpentry, mechanics and other practical skills with his son.

Mike is survived by his wife and two children as well as his elder brother Thomas Ackerly Jr., his younger brother Jonathan Ackerly and his younger sister Cristin Penning.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday June 14, 2024, at Wood Funeral Home, 9 Warren Street, Fryeburg. To share memories and condolences with the family please go to www.woodfuneralhome.org.