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(Sunday's Obituary): MRS. DORA SHANKS, 101, ONE OF OLDEST RESIDENTS OF CITY, DIES

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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