Shanks, Rachel (Sargeant) In hospital in Perth on Friday, July 29th, 2011 Rachel Shanks at the age of 85. Beloved wife of James 'Jim' R. Shanks; loved mother of Harry and David (Karen). Dear sister of Hannah Purdon and the late Mildred, Garnet, Jeanetta, Yula, Walter and Florence. She was the sister-in-law of Reg (Vena) Shanks, Carl (Joyce) Moss and the late Aileen (Roy) Sproule; predeceased by her cousins Hazel (Lester) McGonegal. Rachel will be fondly remembered by her grandchildren, her nieces and nephews, cousins and all her family. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W. Perth on Monday, August 1st, 2011 from 3 to 5 and 6 to 8 P.M. and on Tuesday from 11 A.M. until service in the Chapel at 1 P.M. Interment, Pinehurst Cemetery, Playfairville. In remembrance, contributions to the Canadian Cancer Society or the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation would be appreciated.