Shanks, Reginald Elwin Reginald passed away in hospital in Perth on Monday, September 12th, 2016 surrounded by the love of his family. He was the beloved husband of Vena (Morrow) Shanks for almost 65 years. Reg was the cherished father of Cathy (Rejean) Albert, Raymond (Dianne) Shanks, Kenton (Barb) Shanks, Wanda (Ron) Duncan, Orllie (Mark) Gogolin, Vida (Kirby) Gogolin and Glenna Shanks. He was the adored grandfather of Tara (Jody) Hill, Matthew (Sarah) Shanks, Paul (Kim) Duncan, Micheal (Rebekah) Massey, Robert (Krisy) Shanks, Scott (Fiona) Shanks, Tyler (Joanna) Shanks, Justin (Linda) Duncan, Adam (Margaret) Massey, Renee (Kyle) Alaver, Bryan (Marlee) Duncan, Leisha Albert, Angela Gogolin, Amber (Brandon) McOuatt, Jenna Gogolin, Jessie (Mario) Gogolin and Daniel Gogolin. Reg was also loved by his great grandchildren Addison and Emma Hill, Grayson and Jace Shanks, Griffen and Payton Alaver, Tavin and Brooklyn Duncan, Charlotte and Lenora Duncan, Mason and Reece Massey, Hayden and Reid Massey, Sawyer Mastre and Silas McOuatt-Pepper. Reg was predeceased by his parents Robert and Vida (Moss) Shanks, his sister Eileen (late Roy) Sproule, brother James (late Rachel) Shanks, his daughter-in-law Joan Shanks, grandaughter and grandson Cardinal and his great grandson Asher Duncan. He will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. West, Perth on Tuesday, September 13th, 2016 from 2:00 to 5:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. A Firemans Tribute will be held at 8:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the Chapel on Wednesday at 10:30 A.M. In remembrance of Reginald, contributions to Childrens Hospital of Eastern Ontario or the Balderson United Church would be appreciated.