JENKIN – Kerrie (née McLennan)

Born on October 9, 1962. Passed away December 12, 2021.

Passed away on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at the Alfred Hospital after a long and courageous fight.

Much loved wife of David.

Devoted mother of Mathieson and Alistair.

A caring teacher and mentor who positively touched and influenced all she came into contact with.

Loved And Remembered Always

 

 

 

Funeral Notice
St Michaels Catholic Church Church Street, Traralgon
Requiem Mass for the Repose of the Soul of Mrs Kerrie Jenkin will be held at St Michael’s Catholic Church, Church Street, Traralgon on Tuesday, December 21, 2021, commencing at 11.00am.

Following the Mass, the funeral will leave for the Traralgon Cemetery.

Kerrie’s service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Deepest sympathies to David, Mathieson and Alistair.

    I had the privilege of working with Kerrie for many years. She was a kind, generous and empathetic teacher and colleague. I will miss her terribly and think of my birthday buddy fondly.

    May you Rest In Peace, Kerrie. Xxx

    Fiona Bell December 13, 2021
  2. David, Mathieson and Alistair our sincere condolences, we are thinking of you all and praying for you at this most difficult, heart breaking time.

    I met Kerrie on a teaching round many years ago and this led to our wonderful friendship. Kerrie was such a vibrant, giving and happy person, a great organiser, especially of our social catch ups. Kerrie supported me through my illness,, which was invaluable, I just wish we could’ve done the same.
    We will miss her so much but her memory, her beautiful smile and the compassion that she showed to everyone will live on with us forever. Rest in peace our dear friend.

    Annmaree, David, Isaac and Olivia xxxx

    Annmaree Daly December 14, 2021
  3. Rest in peace dear Kerrie . Always kind and welcoming . Deepest sympathy to your loved ones .

    Danuta Locke December 14, 2021
  4. So very sad to read of the passing of Kerrie. Our sincere sympathy to you David, Mathieson & Alistair. May you Rest In Peace Kerrie. Love from your back neighbours Bruce, Lisa & Cassidy Vroegop ❤️❤️

    Lisa Vroegop December 14, 2021
  5. Deepest sympathy to David, Mathieson and Alistair.
    Kerrie was a fantastic and caring teacher of my four children, Erin, Katherine, Michael and Andrew Carbone at St Vincent’s. Got to know Kerrie whilst helping out with school and over coffee and catch ups with “our boys”.
    A life gone too soon, cherish the memories.
    Tanya Hunt (Carbone). Xx

    Tanya L Hunt December 14, 2021
  6. My sincere condolences to all who knew and loved Kerrie. She was a great teacher who I remember fondly as being fun and caring. I have some beautiful memories of my primary school years at St Vincents thanks to her and her love and enthusiasm for all of her students.
    RIP Mrs Jenkin ❤️

    Julie Walker December 14, 2021
  7. A lovely lady and a huge loss to those who knew and loved her. Deepest sympathy to David, Mathieson and Alistair. In time, may your tears turn to smiles as you remember the beautiful memories made with your wonderful wife and Mum.
    Love Peta Lewellin (Whitby)

    Peta Lewellin (Whitby) December 15, 2021
  8. Deepest sympathy to Kerrie’s family. I worked with Kerrie when filling in for teachers at St Vincent’s. Kerrie was an extremely friendly and welcoming lady and I really enjoyed being in her presence. She had a wonderful nature with the students and I will really miss her friendliness and seeing her when I work at St Vincent’s. Condolences to all of Kerrie’s family. RIP Kerrie x

    Julie Brogan December 15, 2021
  9. Deepest sympathy to David, Mathieson and Alistair.
    I will always remember Kerrie as a warm, welcoming, friendly, kind colleague who always entered the room with a big smile and hello to everyone.
    A beautiful lady who will always be remembered.
    Adriana x

    Adriana Rosato December 16, 2021
  10. To Kerries family, I send my condolences. She was so great to work along side and always lit up the room she walked into with her big “hello” and hands thrown in the air.
    She left her mark that’s for sure.
    Much love
    Shauna Drew (ne:Zaal)

    Shauna Drew December 17, 2021
  11. Sending love and special thoughts to David, Mathieson and Alistair at this very sad time.

    Some of my most memorable teaching years are the 9 years spent job sharing with Kerrie.
    She was an absolutely amazing woman who sometimes seemed to be able to ‘move mountains’.  She has been one of my greatest teachers.   I know I am fortunate to have known her as my friend.

    Sue Taylor

    Sue Taylor December 18, 2021
  12. To Kerrie’s family,
    So sorry for your loss. Kerrie was such a caring person. I had the privilege of working along side Kerrie. She was the first teacher I worked with as an LSO and she took me under her wing. I will miss her terribly. A beautiful lady whose passing with leave a hole in so many as she touched the of hearts of everyone she met. RIP Kerrie

    Jenny Jackson December 20, 2021
  13. My thoughts, love and sympathy to David, Mathieson and Alistair. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Kerrie was a true friend and I will miss her dearly. Love June.

    June Membery December 20, 2021
  14. We were saddened to read of Kerrie’s passing. She was always a bright, positive person. Our sincere condolences to David, Mathieson & Alistair at this very sad time. Garry & Alison Robbins

    Alison Robbins December 20, 2021
  15. We were saddened to read of Kerrie’s passing today. Kerrie was always so bright and positive – and very proud of her family. Our sincere sympathy to David, Mathieson & Alastair at this very sad time. Garry & Alison Robbins

    Alison Robbins December 20, 2021
  16. My sincere condolences to David and the boys. Kerrie was a shining light, she made a lasting impression on everyone that she met. She was a fantastic colleague and mentor, she had time for everyone. She was compassionate and showed kindness to all. She will be missed.
    May she finally be at peace.

    Louise Varsaci & family December 20, 2021
  17. Years ago I met Kerrie when her boys were in care at the old Occasional Care Centre in Traralgon – she was always full of smiles and of energy. My sincere condolences to David , Alistair and Mathieson .

    Aileen December 20, 2021
  18. We are so saddened to hear of the passing of Kerrie. We had the privilege of getting to know Kerrie through St.Vincents both as a teacher and as a teaching colleague. Kerrie’s bright light lit up the staff room, classroom and the lives of so many students. In my chats with Kerrie I came to learn how much she cared about getting the best out of every students no matter the challenges. Such a beautiful lady who will be sadly missed.

    Much love to her family at this sad time. Make you take comfort in knowing she has left very special footprints on so many hearts.

    Much Love,
    Brooke, Chris, Judd, Evie and Lottie Burke xx

    Brooke Burke December 21, 2021
  19. What a long and courageous fight, Kerrie. You will be dearly missed. You touched the lives of so many people.

    Thank you for being such an incredible support to your students over so many years, and for being a friend who was always only a phone call away.

    In any difficult situation, you always knew what needed to be done, and then you made it happen.

    Thank you too for being an incredible sounding board, especially in my earlier years in business. Late night report writing won’t be the same, without your amusing emails back and forth.

    May you rest easy now, my friend.

    Sending all of my love and deepest sympathies to David, Mathieson and Alistair.

    Jackie x

    Jackie Hooper December 21, 2021
  20. Sending love and thoughts to David, Mathieson and Alistair. Kerrie was such a kind, caring and loving girl who always made everyone feel welcome, her beautiful smile and cheeky giggle would warm and brighten any room.
    I am so lucky to have worked alongside her at St Vincent’s for many years and have very fond memories of those times teaching together. Her dedication to her students and love of teaching was evident everyday, she was loved by many.
    Kerrie was always great at keeping in contact and filling me in with all the news and being able to catch up with her over the years felt like we only saw each other yesterday.
    A beautiful friend who will be sadly missed but I will hold the memories we shared close to my heart.

    Rest peacefully gorgeous girl
    Marg & Frank McAllister & family xx

    Marg McAllister December 21, 2021
  21. With our deepest sympathies to Dave, Mathieson and Alistair. You are in our thoughts and prayers as we remember our dear friend, Kerrie.

    Kerrie was a shining light – vibrant, joyful and full of life.
    Even through adversity, Kerrie managed to see the bright side – always showing incredible resilience and strength.

    We will miss Kerrie greatly and will cherish our many fond memories of wonderful times spent together.

    Sharon Olivier and Peter Jensen December 21, 2021
  22. Dearest David, Mathieson and Alistair deepest sympathy goes out to you all. Kerry was a remarkable teacher to my son and granddaughter and also to my foster daughter. I met Kerrie when she first came to St Vincent’s and have enjoyed her quirky sense of humour and all she has done for my children. A wonderful and caring person who will be sadly missed. May Kerrie rest in peace.

    Marj Cras December 21, 2021
  23. Dear David, Mathieson and Alistair, Denise, Wendy and families
    Thinking and praying for all our Traralgon and Armidale relatives. We all loved Kerrie so much and she always made us feel special. She will be missed always.
    Love and all our support
    The Luscombe, von Bibra and Carr families

    Lyn Luscombe December 21, 2021
  24. Deepest sympathy to David, Alistair and Mathieson. Kerrie was so generous, joyous and had a heart of gold. She always brought a smile and positivity wherever she went.

    Chris Elliot December 21, 2021
  25. Kerrie was an amazing person. She valued friendship and made sure she kept in touch with people. She was so welcoming to me when I first started at St Vincent’s as a graduate to the extent of welcoming me into her home before I had even started. Her commitment to the community of St Vincent’s and the impact that she had on students, staff and parents will be felt forever. My deepest sympathy to David, Mathieson, Alistair and families. I pray that your beautiful memories of her will continue to provide comfort at this really sad time.
    Rest in peace, Kerrie. You will truly be missed!

    Andrea Durand December 21, 2021
  26. David, Mathieson & Alistair, my heartfelt condolences. My heart breaks for you all. I will miss Kerrie and her smile

    Susan Mclennan December 21, 2021
  27. We send our deepest sympathy to David, Mathieson and Alastair.
    Kerrie was a warm & caring friend who will be greatly missed.

    Heather and Simon Stoddart

    Heather Stoddart December 21, 2021
  28. So saddened on hearing of Kerrie’s passing. Such a wonderful wife, Mum and friend. So many days spent cheering together at swim meets. She will be missed by many. Deepest sympathy to Dave, Mathieson & Alistair: May she Rest In Peace.

    Jen, Dave, Sarah & Mitch Watson December 21, 2021