Art Shanks
March-29-1924 - February-26-2021
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David and Judy Snider posted a condolence
Monday, March 8, 2021
Tim and Charlene, John and Cauleen, Mark , and Rob,
Just wanted to extend our sympathies on the passing of your dad. As you know, my first job as a graduate pharmacist was at Mcshane and Shanks and your dad was invaluable in giving me direction and teaching me the ropes of the pharmacy business.
I have fond memories of working with your dad as well as most of you as well. He was a pillar of the pharmacy community for many, many years and will be missed.
David and Judy Snider
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Jack Curran posted a condolence
Saturday, March 6, 2021
My condolences to Art's family. He was an honorary life member of the Knights of Columbus. Past Grand Knight and Charter Member of the 4th Degree Knights Archbishop J. L. Wilhelm Assembly 2783. RIP Old friend
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Holly Jordan posted a condolence
Friday, March 5, 2021
Tim and Family,
Sorry for the loss of your father.
sincerely , Holly Jordan- Lillie
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Wendy Dales Alford posted a condolence
Thursday, March 4, 2021
Tim, Charlene and the Shanks Family....I have been gathering up my memories of interactions with Art, Velma and the Shanks family, many of which include our first years in Smiths Falls. Art was an unfailingly sweet gentleman whenever I would see or speak with him at church or at the pharmacy or, in later years, at the grocery store. He, like so many of the parents of my friends, were a part of our childhood in Smiths Falls and we were so lucky to have them. Regards, Wendy
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Denise posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Tim, Charlene and families,
Thinking of you at this difficult time.
Kerry, Denise(O'Neil) Lambert & family
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Dennis & Jackie Staples posted a condolence
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Our sincere condolences are extended to the Shanks family on the passing of your Dad. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this time.
Dennis and Jackie Staples
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Rev K.D.'Casey' McKibbon posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
I knew Art many years ago when he opened the pharmacy downstairs from my office. A part of the culture and history of Smiths Falls goes with him. His warm and caring presence will be missed.
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nancy mcfadyen posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Dear Shanks Family
Your father is part of my warm childhood memories hanging out at the corner of Beckwith and Main. Always there at the Drug Store and respected by all including my parents. Cherish the memories. I am sure you have many. Blessings Nancy McFadyen (Sheridan)
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KEVIN BINGLEY; posted a condolence
Monday, March 1, 2021
Dear John & Family:
Our heartfelt sympathy in the loss of this true gentleman. Forever kind and gentle in his manner to the multitude of clients he so endeared himself to in all his years of service to our community. I recall him comforting a distraught mother at the store on Elmsley Street. He took her hand and placed in it the contents of a package for her sick child, all the while assuring her of its' restorative properties for her little one. Of course Art took no funds - his only interest - the sick child and the upset mother during those Winter days. An unsung hero, a humble man who anonymously practiced charity to those in need.
Someone gilded with a droll sense of humor and one liners that often spelled comic relief at the worst of times. Art certainly had his moments, from visiting his gold, relocating less than 50 yards because he liked the neighborhood, to Saturday yard sales.
Doc Shanks was our go to guy........Kevin
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Ed Merkley posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
To Tim, Charlene and the entire Shanks family. Please accept our condolences at this difficult time.
Art was a kind, quiet, well respected gentleman. He was a fixture in our neighbourhood while we were growing up.
Many fond memories.
Ed and Susan Merkley
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Margo Loughren posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
To The Shanks Family......our deepest sympathy......thinking of you at this time John Bruce Margo Halpin
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Marilyn Lucas posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
My deepest sympathy to all Art’s Family. I first knew Art in 1964 when I worked for Dr. Tom Ashwell. I talked with him many times over the phone and often at McShane & Shanks. He was a great Pharmacist. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Sincerely, Marilyn.
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Philip Peebles posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Please accept our deepest condolences on Art’s passing. My dad ( Jack Peebles ) and Art were best friends since childhood and they shared many good times growing up in Smiths Falls and then in adulthood. I often saw Art and Velma out for a stroll around town and always enjoyed our chats. Art was a gentleman’s gentleman and a good friend to all.
Sincerely,
Philip Peebles and family
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Linda and Peter Jamieson posted a condolence
Sunday, February 28, 2021
Tim, Mark, John Paul, Rob and Families. So sorry to hear of your loss. Art, and Velma, were a big part of Mom and Dad’s lives when we lived in Smiths Falls and I have many great memories, and stories, of our get togethers BACK IN THE DAY. Your Dad was one of the kindest people and he will be missed. Thinking of you all at this difficult time.
Linda Deegan Jamieson
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Sheila Fraser posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
I extend my condolences to the Shanks family. Your dad was a cousin of my mother, Margaret Currie, and I was a classmate of Mark. Art was such a great gentleman. Such a kind, caring, dignified man. Although he’ll be missed, the thought of a beautiful couple reunited forever, must bring you comfort. May warm memories console you.
Sincerely,
Sheila (Currie) Fraser
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Cathy Giff posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
My condolences to the Shanks family. Art and Velma were both members of the choir at St. Francis de Sales, Smiths Falls while I was organist there. A lovely couple.....Art love to sing and had a very nice voice! This was a social outing for them and they enjoyed visiting with everybody. I also remember Art at McShane and Shanks. He was always there and ready and willing to help.
Rest in a peace Art.
Cathy (Deegan) Giff
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LInda posted a condolence
Saturday, February 27, 2021
Dear Tim, Mark, John Paul and Rob
It is with great sadness that I heard the news of the passing of your father. He was a lovely, gentle man who was much admired by our family. As I think back, some happy memories of visiting at the cottage come to mind. In this difficult time, please know that we are thinking of you. I hope that will give you some strength.
Sincerely,
LInda Shanks
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