Brockton Daily Enterprise
Friday, January 16, 1970
Page Eleven
MRS. DORA SHANKS, 101, ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS OF CITY, DIES
Mrs. Dora E. Shanks, 101, of 77A Rochelle St., a resident of this city for 90 years, died Thursday night at a local nursing home following a long illness.
The wife of the late John P. Shanks, she was born in Norwell and came to this city in 1880. She was a member of Lincoln Congregational Church and a member of the Rainbow Circle Group.
She is survived by a daughter, Miss Velma M. Shanks, and a son, John R. Shanks, both of this city; 10 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Rev. G. Wesley Raney, III, of Lincoln Congregational Church, will officiate at the funueral service Monday at 2 P. M. in the Greene Funeral Home, 103 Green St. Interment will be in Melrose Cemetery.
Brockton Daily Enterprise
Saturday, January 17, 1970
SHANKS — In this city, Jan. 15 Dora E. Shanks, aged 101, of 77A Rochelle St.
Funeral service at the Greene Funeral Home, 103 Green St., Monday, Jan. 19, at 2 P. M. Relatives and friends cordially invited to attend. Calling hours Sunday, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
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