Tributes Pour in for Kerry, RNLI Dunbar Volunteer and Talented Tattoo Artist, After Her Untimely Passing
A beloved member of the RNLI Dunbar, Kerry, was remembered for her enthusiasm and dedication after she tragically passed away just days after celebrating a significant milestone. On December 17, 2025, Kerry had proudly marked her passing out as a new member of the RNLI Dunbar team. She had worked tirelessly to complete the rigorous training required to become a part of this life-saving organization, and her commitment was evident to everyone who knew her. Kerry, who was also a skilled tattoo artist and owner of The Crow’s Perch studio in East Linton, was known for her creative talent, passion for her work, and the warmth she brought to those around her. Her unexpected death has left her family, friends, and fellow lifeboat crew members devastated.
Kerry had quickly become a valued and respected member of the Dunbar RNLI, where her enthusiasm and dedication were apparent to all who worked with her. Despite being a relatively new recruit, she made an immediate impact on the team, impressing colleagues with her hardworking attitude and eagerness to learn. Kerry’s natural ability to connect with people and her vibrant personality made her popular among the team, and her absence has created a significant void at Dunbar Lifeboat Station. The RNLI Dunbar paid a heartfelt tribute to her, stating that her untimely loss has deeply affected everyone at the station. The crew expressed their sorrow, saying that she would be fondly remembered and dearly missed by all who knew her.
In addition to her life-saving role at RNLI Dunbar, Kerry’s artistic spirit was evident through her tattoo work at The Crow’s Perch. She ran her own successful studio in East Linton, where she was known for her artistic skill and the personal touch she brought to every piece she created. Kerry’s passing has left a profound impact on both the local tattoo community and the RNLI. Her friends and family are now mourning the loss of someone who dedicated her life to both helping others and creating beautiful works of art. As tributes continue to pour in from those who knew her, her legacy of kindness, dedication, and creativity will live on. RNLI Dunbar expressed their deepest condolences to Kerry’s family and friends, emphasizing that she will be dearly missed and always remembered by all those whose lives she touched.