Obituary of Kerry Elizabeth Garnett

It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Kerry Garnett, of Saint John, which occurred on Thursday, December 5, 2019.

Kerry is survived by her mother Geraldine (nee Higgins) Garnett of Rothesay, and twin brother Peter Garnett of Alberta. Kerry is also survived by several aunts and uncles; Edward Higgins (Ronalda), Theresa Higgins, Claire Garnett, Deborah Perry, Burt Smith (Willo), Pamela Penninger and Nancy White (Norman), also by several cousins and close friends.

Kerry was predeceased by her father Robert “Bob” Garnett, brother Michael, and grandparents; William and Geraldine (nee Horgan) Higgins and LeRoy and Rita (nee O’Dell) Garnett and uncles; Richard and Bruce Garnett.

Born on December 11, 1985, Kerry grew up and attended Quispamsis schools, graduating from Kennebecasis Valley High School.  She then went on to Mount Allison University, graduating with a Major in English. She also attended Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax.  After working in the Saint John business world for approximately 7 years, Kerry took the opportunity to pursue her creativity and long time interest in art, craft and design by attending the New Brunswick College of Craft and Design (NBCCD) in Fredericton, graduating in 2018.  She continued to enjoy and pursue her passion for her art. 

She will be deeply missed by her family and friends.

Resting at Kennebecasis Community Funeral Home, 152 Pettingill Road, Quispamsis, NB (849-2119) with visitation on Thursday from 5 – 8 PM. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, 31 Gondola Point Road, Rothesay, NB. In lieu of flowers the family would ask that remembrances be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, Heart & Stroke Foundation of NB or the Canadian Mental Health Association.