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Kenneth SHANKS Obituary

SHANKS, Kenneth McLeod (Ken). Passed away peacefully at Hawkes Bay Hospital on 9 November 2023 with family by his side, aged 91 years. Loved father and father-in- law of Carol and Colin Morrison, Paul and Patrice, Anna (deceased) and Bernard Yee. Proud grandad of Loughlan, Abigail, Callum, Dylan and Charlize. Will be sadly missed by his best friend June. "Oi Oi" Special thanks to the teams at Hawkes Bay Hospital, CHB Medical Centre and Woburn for their compassion and care. A service for Ken will be held at "Stonehaven" Chapel, 10 Peel St, Waipukurau on Tuesday, 14th November at 11am followed by private cremation. All messages can be sent to The Shanks Family, C/- PO Box 200, Waipukurau 4242. C. H. B. Funeral Services Ltd, FDANZ Waipukurau

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Published by Daily Freeman from Nov. 11 to Nov. 13, 2023.

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Maria Barnes

November 20, 2023

Hi I have only just found out and I am very sorry to hear ken has passed, so many fond memories with you all living next door. I often saw Ken around town and still had some chats, with him on his scooter. I hope Ken and dad are having their chats again.

Jennie Harvey

November 16, 2023

So sad to read today of Ken´s death. We used to enjoy stopping for a chat as he scooted along the Main Street of Waipuk.
Hearth felt condolences to all.
Craig & Jennie Harvey

Jennifer Davies

November 15, 2023

Another ex Hatuma Road stalwart gone from our midst. My thoughts are with you all, particularly with you, June.
Jennifer Davies

Ruvé Houltham

November 14, 2023

To Paul and family. Your Dad was a lovely gentleman. Thinking of you all.

Jill, Elizabeth, Julie Milne and families.

November 14, 2023

Wonderful memories of many years of friendship/family. Love and prayers to family and special friend, June. In the arms of our Lord Ken.

Dean & Penny Gough

November 13, 2023

To Paul and Carol and families. Sending you our condolences

Dean & Penny Gough and family.

Kerry sherriff nee Bower

November 13, 2023

On behalf of the Bower family know that we are thinking of you at this sad time.During our younger years we all got to spend holidays at the house in Hatuma road, and have fond memories with Ken and June.

Norman Daniel

November 13, 2023

Thank you Ken for the Wonderful Support you Gave me while I live at Takapau, and continued Friendship over these past 30 plus years, You'll ge Sorely missed Ken. From Norm Daniel of Levin

Norman Daniel

November 12, 2023

Thank You Ken, You were very supportive to me when I lived at Takapau making it possible to get across to Waipukurau twice a week when I had no car, I enjoyed your Friendship Very much, You Shall be Sorely missed, From Norman Daniel of Levin.

Wendy McKelvie

November 12, 2023

A lovely man gone to rest. Will be sadly missed by his family.

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