Robert Wayne Shanks
1943-2022
It is with great sadness that the family of Robert
“Bob/Bobby” Shanks announces his passing on June 03,
2022. He is now in the loving company of his wife (predeceased)
Deborah (Colford) Shanks.
Bob married his soulmate on February 24, 1973. Their
relationship was one of mutual love and respect. They loved to laugh
and spend time with their family. They built a life and family that
was a monument to others.
Robert was the son of the late Flora and JD Hazen Shanks. In
addition, he is also predeceased by his sisters, Shirley Shanks,
Carolyn (George) Leslie and Alva (Bill) Brock, brothers, Charles,
Junior, Keith (Elaine) Shanks and Brien (Eunice)
Shanks.
Robert loved his family dearly. His adult children, Robert
Shanks (Jr), Donna (Roger) Arseneau, Jennifer Shanks (Joseph), Theresa
(Andre) Theriault. His Grandchildren, Jacob Hogan (Emma), Jaiden Hogan
(Cyprian), Simon, Charlie & Victor Theriault, George Hazen
Bates, Kory, Kevin (Erin) & Samantha Arseneau (Troy), Dawn
(Brandon) Hawk and Jessica Shanks. Great-Grandchildren, DJ Burkett,
Aliyah Stephens, Payton Arseneau, Bentley and Adam Hawk and Jackson
Hogan.
Robert worked all his life as a mechanic in the area, as well
he worked for the Oromocto Bus garage where he very much enjoyed his
time. He was a skilled mechanic and known in the surrounding areas for
his talent. Even in his retirement, he enjoyed tinkering on small and
large engines.
He was not a Ford fan but did not judge those who were. He
used humour in his everyday life to cope with whatever was happening.
He was very knowledgeable and enjoyed sharing that knowledge. He had a
saying for everything and a story to back that up. He was a people
person who enjoyed to get out around the area. He enjoyed people and
they enjoyed him. He was a gentle man with a heart of gold. He saw the
bad in the world but chose to see the good in people and the world
regardless.
He will forever be missed and loved. He made a difference in
this world to all who knew him. Robert’s family would like
to thank staff at the Dr. Everett Chalmers Regional Hospital for their
exceptional care for the last months.
As per Robert’s wishes, there will be no service
held. For those who wish, donations in his memory are of the donors
choosing.
www.mcadamsfh.com
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Robert Wayne Shanks 19432022..
Death notice for the town of: Fredericton, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick