Tessa Catherine Kane

It is with great sadness that the family of Tessa Catherine Kane announces her passing on February 21, 2023. Tessa, 2, is the cherished daughter of Jack and Emily Kane. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her older sister Molly, younger sister Mary, maternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. David and Valerie Dieling, paternal grandparents Mr. & Mrs. Kevin and Patricia Kane, and many cousins, aunts, uncles and friends, who all loved her dearly. Tessa was very calm, contemplative and had a beautiful soul full of energy. She loved to laugh and to make others smile. She was adored by her many friends, teachers, and family. She was a student at the St. James Day School where she was surrounded by teachers and friends that adored her. Tessa loved the beach, swimming, dancing, and her favorite stuffed animal “BunnyBun.” Her radiant energy, silly sense of humor and precious love were contagious, and her spirit will be forever ubiquitous. The family would like to give thanks for the generous outpouring of support from friends, family, community, and the St. James Parish. A visitation will be on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 9:00am in the Great Hall at St. James Episcopal Church, Wilmington, NC. The funeral service will follow at 11:00am in the Church at St. James by The Reverend Gray Hodsdon, Celebrant, and The Reverend Phillip Craig, Jr., Preacher, followed by a gravesite service at Oleander Memorial Garden. To honor Tessa's fun spirit and colorful personality, the family has requested that everyone dress in their favorite bright colors instead of the traditional black. Let's celebrate Tessa with a rainbow. In lieu of flowers memorial donations in Tessa’s memory may be made at the link that follows:  https://www.gofundme.com/f/private-fundraiser-for-the-family-of-tessa-kane