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BORN
1940
DIED
2023
Constance Scanks Obituary
Predeceased by her son Nigel Scanks and her siblings Stirling Egan, David Egan, Fred Egan, Joe Egan, and Maureen Benko (nee Egan).
Survived by her husband John Scanks, her brother Allan Egan and sister Bernie Hagley (née Egan), her grandson Kyle Adam Tournachon-Scanks and numerous nieces, nephews and extended family and friends.
As a young lady Connie came to BC from PEI to teach school in Quilchena, BC from there she worked in education on several reserves and went on to teach for over 3 decades at St. Ann's Academy in Kamloops, BC.
A couple of years after moving to BC she met her husband John and they were married June 27, 1969. Her home has always had an open-door policy since they moved there. So many lives have been touched by Connie because of her incredible heart and passion to make life better for all that were lucky enough to meet her. Connie was a Founder of the Kamloops Sexual Assault Center and volunteered with many organizations that aimed to help assault victims, children, and families. Among many other awards, Connie was a recipient of a Canada Volunteer Award by the federal and provincial governments in a ceremony in Ottawa in 1985.
In summer 2023 a simple Celebration of Life will be held. Family will release details when appropriate.
In lieu of flowers please donate to Kamloops Hospice Association.
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Memories and Condolences
for Constance Scanks
5 Entries
Julian M
December 30, 2024
Always remember grade 4 in the 70s with fondness for Mrs. Scanks. Thank you.
Nancy Butler (CHUMM)
May 17, 2023
Connie was a bright light in my 20s as I struggled to build a life for myself. She fed me, housed me, and gave me a kick in the butt when I needed it. She was a force of nature. John was her stable rock and was always ready with a smile for all. I will always remember Con and her love of life. I would love to go to a celebration of life to celebrate her.
Julie Mensing
January 18, 2023
Connie was my fourth grade teacher. There may not be a lot I remember from my elementary years but that is not the case with Connie. She has always remained imprinted in my memory for her kind soul, infinite patience, and her total belief in her students. She lovingly challenged us to grow into the best version of ourselves and made the classroom a warm and wonderful place.
In my adult years I would often bump into her, where she would playfully admonish me, "Now, Julie. We aren´t in school anymore. Just call me Connie."
I´ll never forget her quick wit and easy humour, and just how special she made all us students feel.
RIP Connie.
John Dermot Coughlan
January 16, 2023
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
Amy Taylor (nee Swannell)
January 15, 2023
Mrs. Shanks was my grade 4 teacher. She was warm hearted, kind, considerate and fair. Even at that young age, I knew she was a unique person. I have very find memories of her.
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