Mary Kerry Campbell

Mary Kerry Campbell, "Kerry" age 55, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2024, at her home in Great Neck, NY. Kerry is survived by her loving partner of 30 years Sharon Chalmers, her mother Barbara A. McKenna-Brand of Old Orchard Beach, Maine and her father Daniel J. Campbell and his wife, Froni of Trinity, Florida. She was the youngest of four siblings and the beloved sister to Carolyn Campbell, Elizabeth Campbell Jenney (Gary) and Danny Campbell. She was a cherished and devoted aunt to her three nieces Brittany (Jenn), Kaley and Courtney (Anthony). She is also survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and many second cousins. Kerry was born on January 9, 1969, in Northport, New York. Kerry and her family moved briefly to California, then to Connecticut. Maine became her home throughout her elementary and high school years, graduating from Catherine McCauley High School in Portland, Maine. She attended the University of Maine in Orono, graduating in 1994 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theater Arts. She moved to New York after college to pursue her love of the theater and made this her home for the next 30 years. She worked in various positions related to the theater throughout her life, including the New York Conservatory for Dramatic Arts where she worked until 2023. Her most recent position was at Adelphi University in Garden City, NY Long Island with the Bridges to Adelphi program for neurodiverse students, working as an Administrative Assistant and Receptionist. She had recently shared how grateful she was for this opportunity to work with such an inspiring program. Kerry’s love of the theater continued throughout her life, and she would often volunteer as an usher for plays and auditioned for some off- Broadway productions. She was passionate about many things, taking a particular interest in the political discourse of our country. She once entered and won a statewide speech contest being asked to speak on “If I Were President”. Kerry was a strong advocate for mental health and was planning on pursuing a career as a mental health counselor. Kerry was a bright light and a beautiful spirit. She touched countless lives with her compassionate, caring nature and was a loyal, longtime friend to many. Her memory will be in our hearts forever and she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. A Celebration of Life will be held at a future date. Rest in Peace our beautiful Mary Kerry ❤️