Shanks, Joan H. Peacefully with her family by her side, in hospital in Perth on Saturday July 3rd, 2010, Joan H. (Cardinal) Shanks at the age of 54 years. Joan was the cherished wife of Raymond Shanks, loved and respected mother of Tara (Jody) Hill and Tyler (Joanna Moffit) Shanks and proud grandmother of Addison Audrey Hill. She will be sadly missed by her brothers and sisters Gerald (Evelyn) Cardinal, Judy (Terry) Laurin, Billy (Bev) Cardinal, Ronnie (Marie) Cardinal and Beverley (Kevin) Cardinal. She was the loved daughter-in-law of Vena and Reg Shanks, sister-in-law of Cathy (Rejean) Albert, Kent (Barb) Shanks, Wanda (Ron) Duncan, Orillie (Mark) Gogolin, Vida (Kirby) Gogolin and Glenna McQuatt; she was predeceased by her parents Audrey (Rathwell) and Gerald Cardinal and sister Gail Cardinal. Joan will be sadly missed by her colleagues at the Perth Hospital where she served with dedication for many years, her nieces, nephews, family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., W., Perth Monday July 5th, 2010 from 2:00 to 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in St. Paul's United Church, Perth Tuesday at 10:00 A.M. In remembrance, contribution to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St W., Perth K7H 2K1 or the Ottawa Cancer Centre (Pain Management Unit), 501 Smyth Road, Ottawa On K1H 8L6 would be appreciated.