Madelyn Nora Ker was involved in a tragic car accident that took her life at the age of 16.
Ker was a lifelong athlete who loved almost any sport she played.
Highlights
- Madelyn Nora Ker passed away at 16 on January 27, 2025, due to a car accident.
- According to reports, her black Chevrolet Cruz collided with a grey Hyundai driven by a 32-year-old woman on Thorold Stone Road.
- She was born to her father, Jeffery Ker, and her mother, Julie Ker.
She was an active Smash Raiders U17 Cyclones volleyball team member and had many fond memories of playing at Niagara Athletics Volleyball Club.
Madelyn loved school sports at AN Myer and played on several teams.
She was also a strong academic student who planned to attend University to continue her studies in Criminology.
Madelyn Nora Ker Passed Away In A Tragic Car Accident
On Monday, January 27, 2025, 16-year-old Madelyn Nora Ker died after a traffic collision in Niagara Falls.
Police officials said they were called to the Thorold Stone and Beechwood roads area shortly after 6:30 P.M.
According to the reports, Ker was driving westbound in a black Chevrolet Cruz on Thorold Stone Road while a 32-year-old woman in a grey Hyundai was traveling eastbound on the same road.
Ker lost control of her vehicle and moved towards oncoming traffic, colliding with the Hyundai. However, a woman sustained minor physical injuries, and Ker died at the hospital.
On January 31, 2025, Niagara Athletics Volleyball Club announced Madelyn’s death through their Facebook handle. They wrote,
Monday night brought us some devastating news. Our Madelyn had passed away in a car accident. Madelyn has been such a large part of our lives. She has been a part of our family since day one and our club will not be the same without her in it. She was always here participating in everything she could find the time for… and she often made the time for us. We loved having her around, she was the most positive, kindest, thoughtful and considerate person. She had made a team at Smash and was so happy. She will be sadly missed but we were blessed with the time we had with her. Our deepest sympathies to her family and friends.
Niagara Athletics Volleyball Club
Smash Raiders VC also poured their tribute to Madelyn through their Facebook handle by stating,
The Smash Volleyball community is deeply saddened by the tragic loss of 17U Cyclones player Madelyn Ker. Our deepest sympathies go out to her family, friends and loved ones.
Smash Raiders VC
The Smash Raiders 17U Cyclones Volleyball Team’s parent rep, Sarah Bowden, organized a fundraiser campaign.
Around 314 people have donated, and over $29,203 has been raised through the campaign.
Former Niagara College graduate Sarah Dawn also poured a small tribute and wrote,
This beautiful girl was taken much too soon. Julie Ker is a teacher at Power Glen School where all four of my kids graduated. Julie was an incredible teacher and taught Camille, Kyla and Karlyn. Her daughter Madelyn was everything to her. Please consider giving to this cause to help Julie during this extremely difficult time.
Sarah Dawn
As per Madelyn’s family, her funeral service was held at Morse & Son Funeral Home, 5917 Main St., Niagara Falls, on Sunday, February 2, 2025.
The family requested visitors to wear their favorite sportswear to honor Maddy’s love for her teams and the various sports she played.
Moreover, the donations collected at the funeral home will be split between the Niagara Falls Cat Cafe, Niagara Falls SPCA, and Humane Society in honor of Madelyn’s love of cats and Canadian Tire-Jumpstart in honor of Madelyn’s dedication to her sports career.
Madelyn Nora Ker’s Parents Are Mourning The Loss Of Their Daughter
Madelyn Nora Ker was born in 2008 to her father, Jeffery ker, and her mother, Julie Ker, a teacher at Power Glen School.
Her parents have avoided social media, so little about their personal life is known.
She was an adored granddaughter of Linda and Alistair Ker and niece of Gary Hulbert and Chris Ker.
They are mourning the loss of their loving child, Madelyn Nora Ker.
On January 31, 2025, Gary, who has been married to Martie Dunning, took to his Facebook handle to announce the tragic passing of Madelyn. He wrote,
Martie the boys and I are just devastated. Please send good wishes to our family. Madelyn was the absolute best cousin and niece. We love her
Gary Hulbert
Recently, on February 4, 2025, Gary thanked everyone who has supported his family during this terrible time. He wrote,
Thank you to everyone was has supported our family during this terrible time. Madelyn’s cousins, Aunt Martie and Uncle Gary are all heart broken over this. Thank you to all family and great friends that have been there Julie. For those who can please donate to Madelyn’s GoFundMe page as we build the Madelyn Ker Foundation to support all the causes that Madelyn held in her heart. Madelyn you will be truly missed but never forgotten. We will always love you.
Gary Hulbert
In addition, Madelyn is fondly remembered by her cousins, Mackenzie, Jackson, Nicholas, and Rory.
Additional Information
- Madelyn played as a setter with a number 16 jersey for the Smash Radiers 17U Cyclones volleyball team.
- Her uncle, Chris Ker, is married to Sarah Ker.
- The Smash Raiders volleyball team dedicated their recent match to Madelyn Nora Ker.
