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Interment
10:00 am
Friday, July 16, 2021
Ocean View Memorial Gardens
715 Latimore Lake Road
Saint John , New Brunswick, Canada
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Bonnie and Bob Purdy posted a condolence
Thursday, July 22, 2021
Tara, Duanne, Paul, John, Christopher and families: We will always remember Doreen for her kindness, patience and helpfulness to those she knew were in need - be it family, patients, or her many friends. She was more than important to the Pierce family during the years she regularly visited and helped care for brother-in-law Bob Pierce's sister Ruth Blair and later Bob himself. She made a wonderful difference in many lives, and we are so grateful she was part of ours. Bonnie (Pierce) and Bob Purdy
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Gloria Johnston posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Tara , so very sorry for your loss of your Mom . She was a beautiful lady , great coworker. Thinking of you during this time! Gloria Johnston
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Sherry Gionet posted a condolence
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Tara and Paul
We are very sorry for your loss.
Sherry and Gerard Gionet
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Cynthia DeVos posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2021
So sorry to hear of Doreen's passing. She took good care of me when I started my nursing career on 5th floor ,South at the old General Hospital; back in 1976. I have thought of Doreen so may times and have been so thankful for her guidance when I sure needed it. May God bless all Doreen's family. Sincerely, Cindy (Campbell) DeVos, Norton, N.B.
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Jerry & Ethel Langlais posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2021
Paul, Beth & families, So sorry to read of your Mother's passing, Paul. You have. our deepest condolences
With sympathy, Jerry & Ethel
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Bill and Brenda Watson Sleepo posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2021
Tara, Paul and family
Deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom. May God embrace you all at this most difficult time.
Bill and Brenda Watson Sleep
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Sally Cummings Rocmaura Foundation uploaded photo(s)
Friday, July 16, 2021
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Doreen Shanks at Rocmaura enjoying a visit from the daycare children next door
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Jackie Payne posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2021
Tara Melissa and family.So sorry too hear about your mom and grandmother's passing.Tara I was always asking you about your mom and the answer was oh she's the same.But now that answer can change now you will say she is in heaven and she is at peace!!!!! Tara and Melissa may all your memories of your mom and grandmother be precious and may you keep them close too your heart until you are together again.RIP Jackie Payne (Staff of St Joseph's Hospital)
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Carl and Mavis White posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2021
We want to offer our deepest sympathy to the Family and wish them well in this time of grief.
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Karen Danells (Mc Gouey) posted a condolence
Friday, July 16, 2021
Tara, Paul, Duane and family. I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. My thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time.
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Murray and Bonnie posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Duane, Amy, Abbie and Rachel
May fond memories provide you with some comfort during this difficult time . "Cry not for what you have lost but smile for what you had "
Our deepest condolences
Murray and Bonnie
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Tink &Sandra Watson posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Tara,Duane,Paul , and all the Shanks family,
So very sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing.
The Shank’s family have been good friends of the Watson family for so many years.
God Bless you all at this very difficult time.
Sandra & Tink Watson
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Tracey posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Thinking of the family during this difficult time.
Love Tracey
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Mary Duffley posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Dear Tara and family,so sorry on the loss of your Mom. Hold your memories of her close to your heart so that she will always be with you.You are in my thoughts.
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Shawna Lee Jarvis posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Melissa Im so sorry for your loss the families loss.. I grew up with Melissa and her nanny felt my nanny along with everyone else who walked thro here door.. she was very kind, sweet and very loveable.. I spent many days and night growing up here her home and made me feel well loved and welcome.. A great loss for sure... Rip Nanny Shanks
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Morag Clark posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
I remember Doreen well from her days at the old "General", always with a smile and laugh. Please accept my deepest condolences.
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Sheana Mohra posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Dear Tara and family,
Doreen was a bright light! She made so many people happy; she touched the lives of all who knew her.
I will miss Doreen very much. She would stop by my office to chat and we frequently had time spent together. I cherish the memory of her smiles, her joking around, her kindness, her displays of love and her blue, blue eyes.
Whenever she was not her usual happy self, I would tell her how beautiful her blue, blue eyes were and she would brighten up immediately. That memory, in particular, I will hold in my heart forever.
Rest well sweet Doreen. And may all of you have peace and comfort knowing how much she loved you and how much your community supports you in this tough time.
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Marie hansen posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
I worked with Doreen many years ago. always cheerful , always kind to her patients always a joy to work with. she left her mark wherever she was.
Rest In Peace Doreen.
Marie Hansen
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Madeline Peters-Paulin posted a condolence
Thursday, July 15, 2021
Dear Paul & Tara , so sad to read that Doreen has passed.”Shanksie” as I knew her from 5 South of the “Old General” We shared many a laughs,while working the night shift.She always made the patients feel special ,left them with a beautiful smile,and a kind word no matter how busy. Thinking of you at this time,hold your memories close,to help you thru the rough days ahead.Prayers and thoughts , Sincerely Madeline Peters-Paulin
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Barbara Merrithew posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
To Paul, Duanne and family,
Gilles and I were so sorry to hear about your mother's passing. Hold close in your hearts, the wonderful memories you have of her and take very good care of yourselves in your time of sorrow. We are thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort in the days ahead.
Barb Merrithew & Gilles Roy
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Mark Hughes posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Dad and I are grateful for the small conversations we have had with Doreen while visiting my mom Phyllis. Mom and Doreen would sometimes trade comments or tell each other to quiet down. We hoped to brighten her day when possible by asking her how she was doing. She would sometimes tell us they where loading up the kids in the car tonight and heading to Snorten Norton. Then a big smile and a laugh.
Sorry for your loss God Bless your family
Mark & Sonny
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Kevin Hogan posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Duane - So sorry to hear of your loss. You & Amy are in our thoughts during this difficult time.
Kevin & Michele Hogan
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Hyla (Mahar) Scott posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
I will always remember how sweet of a lady she was. She will always remain a part of my childhood memories.
Wishing you all Peace to bring you comfort, Courage to face the days ahead and loving Memories to forever hold in your hearts.
Hyla
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Mary Doiron posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
So sorry for your loss guys. Know matter where you came from or who you were, you were always treated like one of the family when you were at Doreen’s house. She showed her love by the way she treated others , with love and respect. Doreen will always have a special place in my heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you all, take care and love one another. A short poem: Doreen and Dunny always so funny, her with her hand on her hip and him always giving some lip,telling you one joke or another. Everyone was part of their extended family. When we were there the was no other place I would rather be. See you later Doreen, I know your happy now that you are reunited with Dunny! Love you all!
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Mark & Judy Drew posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Shanks passing. She was a wonderful kind & caring neighbour.
She would stop us when we were out walking our dog, Shyanne, to catch up on the neighbour news and to ask how Shyanne was making out. Sweet, sweet lady.
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Susan Carlson ( Harris ) posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Tara, Paul and the entire family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mom. Through this difficult time I wish you many, many moments of peace in your wonderful memories.
Susan Carlson ( Harris )
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Jeff Shanks posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
I am so sorry to hear of Aunt Doreen's passing...
I (more than most) am aware of how hard it had been over the last few years to see her decline from such a horrible disease. The only plus side to the whole journey is that she never knew that she was ill. It was left to those around her to burden the load of her fading away.
There is that one bright spot, you know Dunny (as well as all the Shanks clan) are there to hold Doreen in his arms once again... and we should celebrate her lovely and loved long life. Even though she may not have been able to recall all the good memories of her life, we will carry on and remember.
My deepest condolences to Paul, Tara & Duanne (and their families) on the loss of such a great lady.
God's speed Doreen.
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Diane Blackwell posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
My sincere condolences, I love the photos you posted they are so Doreen, she had the most beautiful smile. Many wonderful memories of your Mom and Dad.
Diane Blackwell
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Larry & Nancy Watson posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
Sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing our Prayers and Sympathy to you the family . Yesterday I visited my Brother John and I told him your Mom was not well , and he told me that he can remember the day your Dad and Mom were married. God Bless you all.
Larry & Nancy Watson
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Shawna McNamee posted a condolence
Wednesday, July 14, 2021
My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time.
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