Jean Antonette Kerr (Toni, to those closest to her), 85, of Oswego (formerly of Barnegat and Toms River, New Jersey), passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Born in Gary, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Jean E. (Davidson) and William J. Boyle.

Toni earned a Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University after transferring from DePauw University and earned a Master of Social Work at Rutgers University. Toni worked as a social worker for the Children's Home Society and the Division of Youth Services, in New Jersey, advocating for children in need of stability, support, opportunities, and loving families. She was a forceful advocate for women's rights and an ally of LGBTQIA individuals. Toni loved her cats and dogs, and any woodland animal she could coax into her yard with seeds, peanuts, and other treats. She was a passionate reader, enjoyed cooking for herself and others, and was a great Bridge player.

Toni loved and was very proud of her family. She is survived by her daughters, Stacey D. Kerr (Daniel Van Pelt), and Kathleen G. Kerr (Christopher Hussar), and son Douglas A. Kerr (Liisa Nogelo), and her eight grandchildren, Alexandra, Maggie, Elizabeth, Grace, Katie, Connor, Caroline, and Vivian. She also leaves behind her brother James A. Boyle, best friend Darlene Meyer, and former husband Kenneth M. Kerr

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Cohn.

Per the wishes of her family, there will be no calling hours or services for Toni. Arrangements are under the caring guidance of the Nelson Funeral Home.