Feb 25, 2016


February 25, 1916 – February 05, 2016

Peacefully and with dignity at Pine Meadow, Northbrook, on Friday, February 5, 2016, in her 100th year.

Predeceased by her husband Allen, her daughter Marlene Love and her son Stanley.

Loving mother to Freda Shanks, of Ardoch, and Janis (Bill) Spingle, of Ompah, Stella will be sadly missed by her grandchildren, Shawn Shanks, Mona Perry, Darin Shanks, Kevin Love, and Tracy Wark, and great grandchildren, Allen and Cory Wark, and great-great grandchild, Hunter Wark..

Stella was also predeceased by her parents, William and Emma (Ryder) Sproule and by her siblings: Elsie Joynt, Edward Sproule, Lawrence Sproule, Myrtle Forrest, Mary Kelford, Roy Sproule, and Minerva Hannah.

Survived by many nieces and nephews.

Cremation has taken place, and a celebration of Stella’s life will be held at a later date.

As expressions of sympathy, donations in memory of Stella can be sent to Pine Meadow, 124 Lloyd Street, P.O. Box #100, Northbrook, Ontario K0H 2G0, and would be appreciated by the family.

Mrs. Shanks’ arrangements are entrusted to the O’Dacre Family Funeral Home, Perth     613-267-3082

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