Kerry CONNOLLY Obituary

Kerry,more like a brother,salt of the earth real family , and a real connection just like his Mum and Dad ,some of my happiest memories on the planet.These memories just get stronger,till we meet again Kerry Travel well.

Craig Strathdee.

Dear Christine Kathy and Anna
John and I have such good memories of Kerry and you all with lovely visits from you to Huntly and Blenheim. Kerry was a wonderful man and we always learnt something new every time we met . Our thoughts have been with you over the past week
Love
Barbara , John Ryan and family

Heartfelt condolences to Christine and family from the Mahon family. We have fond memories of Kerry's warmth, good humour, integrity, and many other fine qualities. His spirit is undoubtedly soaring now like a bird released from the cage of the infirmities he suffered so patiently over an extended period. Loving sympathies, Kevin and Suzanne

Many years ago I was given the opportunity to attend Avondale College as a country boy from the Bay of Islands and I was befriended by the Head Prefect Kerry Connolly. He became a good mate and we played in the 1st XV under coach Geoff Sinclair and won the competition without losing a game.
Kerry was a great bloke and was always in the thick of it, either as a flanker in rugby, playing basketball or challenging the teachers. He also used to drive me to parties in his Austin 7 and was probably instrumental in matching me up with my future wife, also named Kerry.
As time went I lost contact with Kerry and his family and it was with great sadness that I learned yesterday he is no longer with us. I am in the UK at the moment and felt I wanted to make some comment about his part in my life and the great memories I have of him. When I let Avondale, as head boy, he wrote me a very humorous testimonial. I still have it.
My sincere condolences to Christine, Barbara and their families.

Jim Jack

A wonderful friend ,advisor kiwi brother to BArb Marg loved chatting about rugby with Kerry. Over the years we have had lots of fun together We will miss you so much Kerry

Love marg and Barb

Hi I am Liz, Chris and i go a long way back as school mates ate primary in Napier. My husband died 6 years ago of bone marrow cancer and Kerry and chris had me staying at Omaha for two weeks in that time i got to know Kerry more trying to juggle chimo to and from Omaha and cope with every day living. He was a wonderful person full of hummer and such a great grandad. Kerry and Chris were such great mates and took up golf as well even though they got me started on bowls. My heart goes out to Chris and all the family having gone through it all my self and Stewart as well.


Your best friend Lizzie { nee McGrouther ] and Stewart Newton.

CONNOLLY, Kerry Edward. A very special brother and brother-in-law to Barbara and Ion. Dearly loved and respected uncle of Adam and Renee. We will treasure the great memories.