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