Dennis Ackroyd
POLAND – Dennis Ackroyd, 73, of Poland, Maine, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, after a cardiac event.
Born on June 24, 1952, in Lawrence, Mass., Dennis was the son of the late David and Adele (March) Ackroyd. Dennis found his lifelong partner in Susan (Pelrine) Ackroyd while in college. The two were wed on June 1, 1974, beginning an almost 52-year journey defined by partnership and growth.
To read the full obituary or to make an online condolence please visit http://www.chandlerfunerals.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that gifts be made to support the Amyloidosis Innovation Fund at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Checks can be made payable to Brigham and Women’s Hospital with “In memory of Dennis Ackroyd” in the memo line and sent to:
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Development Office
263 Huntington Ave. #318
Boston, MA 02115-4506 or
visit http://events.brighamandwomens.org/goto/DennisAckroyd
to make your gift online
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