In Memory of our Beloved Margaret Kerry, Disney's Tinker Bell and so much more.
Dear Friends of Margaret Kerry,
It is with profound sadness that we share news of the passing of Margaret Kerry (Boeke), our beloved Tinker Bell. Margaret passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 11, 2026. Her three adoring children, Ellen, Christina and Eric were with her as she lost her courageous battle with lung cancer at the age of ninety-seven.
Margaret's beloved husband, Robert Boeke, also passed recently - on May 24th , 2026.
Their love story was truly remarkable, having begun as sweethearts some seventy
years ago – but separated by careers. Yet in 2019, the two reconnected to rekindle their love and enjoyed six wonderful years of marriage. It is like a fairy-tale to know that they passed so very close in time to one another—perhaps a testament to the love they shared.
Margaret was deeply grateful for the extraordinary life that she enjoyed and felt tremendously
blessed by her loved ones and the countless friends and fans that she met along the way. Margaret wanted everyone to know that she was at peace and ready for this next journey in her life, secure in the knowledge that God was eager to bring her home, with Him, into heaven.
Margaret’s family asks that, in lieu of flowers, it would be so special for her friends and fans to make a donation in her name to Wilmington, North Carolina’s Thalian Association Community Theater at https://www.thalian.org/support-us/donate/
And remember, on any given night, look up into the night sky and search for the
"Second Star to the Right". Upon closer look, you might just notice that star shining a little brighter in Margaret's honor.
With love to an irreplaceable friend, talented entertainer and loving mother.
"Margaret asked us to post this photo below of her and Tinker Bell when she passed."
With love,
Tinker Bell’s Gift Shop Staff, Linda Swisher and Sher Lancaster
In this five minute video below, you're going to see ...Margaret Kerry. She's at work on Sound Stage 1 at Disney Studios being filmed as Tinker Bell for the 1953 classic Peter Pan... She was cast in the role of "Little Miss Tinker Bell" to act out her scenes for the film... A Guide for the animators.
She became the live-action reference model for the world's most famous pixie.
You will also see her as one of the "Little Rascals" (when she was four years old) dancing in an RKO film...stills from "The Three Stooges" TV series...The Andy Griffith Show...ABC Network Show...The Redheaded Mermaid In Peter Pan... But... off to Sound Stage 1 at Disney Studios in Burbank, California...her Neverland.
Tinker Bell's Gift Shop
(also known as TinkerBellTalks.com) will continue per Margaret's wishes.
Come follow Margaret's pathway to becoming the animators' original reference model for Tinker Bell in Walt Disney's legendary movie, PETER PAN. Explore... new galleries featuring Margaret's TV and film career, and don't miss the treasure chest of available artwork, memorabilia and collectibles...many signed by Margaret herself.
While we specialize in autographed and non-autographed Disney products with an emphasis on Tinker Bell/Peter Pan items, we also carry a broad range of other family-oriented products.
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Carousel Child Advocacy Center's '26 Gala...
This year's theme was 'Peace, Love, Carousel'
April 17, 2026
The Carousel Child Advocacy Center, in Wilmington, NC was extremely pleased to have Margaret Kerry kick off their 60's themed 'Peace, Love, Carousel' Gala on April 17, 2026.
Margaret was truly THE honored guest and the perfect person to kick off the evening's festivities. Her body of motion picture and television work, in many cases, represent the hopes and dreams of children.
And Margaret most certainly represents that and the good in human beings.
In short, it was a winning combination for children in need of help and encouragement and an audience being encouraged to support the Center.
Margaret will forever be held in high esteem by the Carousel Center (and this director).
Robin Dale Robertson, director 'Peace, Love, Carousel'
