Mavis Caroline Shanks
With a broken heart, I (Jeff) must announce the passing of
Mavis.
Born in Little Lepreau, she lived a very full and long life.
Mavis worked many years in the retail industry, including Macy’s
(Saint John) and Sears (Saint John), the second where she was one of
the very last licensed corsetieres in New Brunswick. It was at Sears
where she met her husband Murray, he liked her car (an early 60’s
Austin A30). Married for 51 years, they started life together in Grand
Bay (she also “retired” from the workforce just prior to the
wedding). They moved to Fredericton in 1968 where she resided until
her passing.
Mom was a long-standing member of the Pythian Sisters
(Loyalist Temple #13) and a member of the Eastern Star (Celestial #3).
She was also a member of T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) where she
was a Regional Director for nearly 18 years, allowing her to travel
and see a lot of places. All three of those organizations
allowed her to gain very good and long-term friends.
Predeceased by her Parents (Walter &
“Gussie” McPherson). Her husband Murray (2016). Her two
sisters, Agnes (Chester Mawhinney) and Thema (Ervin Corscadden). Her
brothers James (baby), Allan (Edna), Charles (Merle), Chester (Zelda –
living). Mavis was the baby of the family and the last surviving
member of her immediate family, though McPherson’s still
occupy a lot of Charlotte County. She is survived by Jeff (Jeffrey
Shanks), many nieces and nephews as well as all their
descendants.
Her great loves were her substantial Hummel and Royal Doulton
collection(s), her knitting, and on any evening… you would
find a baseball game, hockey, or wrestling on the television!! Many
days were spent in Cambridge-Narrows playing lawn darts, and more than
a few evening hours were spent playing 45’s &
63’s.
Celebrate the good times, and the fond memories of
Mavis.
Per her wishes, there will not be any
visitation.
There will be a private graveside service later this
summer.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Mavis Caroline Shanks 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick