Kerry Anne Macdonald

9 July 19582 April 2023

Passed away on the 2nd April 2023 at Wellsford, after battling a short illness.

Cherished wife of the late Andrew Shackleton. Loving daughter of the late John and Val Macdonald and step daughter of Tom Daniel.  Much loved sister of Pari, Michael, the late Ben, Patricia, Lynda, Tepaeru and Sara.  Loved Aunt of her many nieces and nephews.

Will be missed by her many cats and goats.

As per Kerry's wishes, there will be no funeral service. 

A private cremation has been held. 

Tributes

Thank you Kerry for being such a beautiful partner to my brother Andrew.

Michael Shackleton

You were such an amazing soul: so welcoming and loving. Molly and Lucas very much love and miss you Nana Kerry - we all do. You will always be in our hearts.

Nolen Smith

Huge thank you Kerry on behalf of all the animals at Julie's Animal Refuge for over 9 years of dedication, love, time and care you gave, and all the cats lives you gave hope to, and enriched. So many you helped heal. They and we were so lucky to have you. Every time I pick up something made by you for the cats, whether at the Refuge or Lynda's, I think of you. Have missed you at the Refuge. Such a shock, so sad, gone far too early, but now happily back with Andy.

Anne Fletcher

It's so very sad that you've left this world too soon, Kerry. Your caring heart has made such a difference to so many lives, human and animal. We're all the better for having had you touch our lives. Rest well in your beloved Andy's arms.

Bruce and Morag Jarvis

Kerry, you were the biggest animal warrior I knew. You had this special way with animals that lasted your lifetime. I loved that about you, your big, loving caring heart for all creatures. I’m sorry that you left so soon my dear old friend. Rest easy beautiful lady.

Jacqui Hensleigh

My dear beautiful cousin. We always said we wished we’d been closer when we were young but I am so glad we connected when we did because we had some memorable times. Too soon,cuz, we didn’t get that ride. Much love, Kerry, miss you x

Gaylene Kennedy

A lovely friend taken too soon. Will miss you Kerry and will always remember you. Every time I look at Nona my loved rescue baby I will remember how you chose her for me and all the other forever homes you found. Rest in peace in the arms of Andy at last. Will miss you. xxxx

Helene Blomfield

I miss you Nana Kerry, you were so strong, loving and kind. Thank you for all the beautiful moments I spent with you ❤️

Molly smith

Miss you Cousin

Jan Smith

Thank you for everything Kerry. I miss your gentle heart. Love, Tracey

Tracey

Love you and miss you aunty

Georgia Short

Love you and miss you so much sis, life won’t be the same 😢

Patricia Short
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