Gardner, MA - David J. Shanks, 47, of Gardner passed away August 31, 2013 at Heywood Hospital.
Mr. Shanks was born in New Bedford, son of William E. and Ella J. (LaDue) Shanks, and resided in Acushnet most of his life. He was a communicant of St. Francis Xavier Church, Acushnet. He was formerly employed as an ATM technician by Diebold. He was a member of the Salvation Army. He was very active in sports as a youth and was an avid fan of all Boston sports teams.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by 2 daughters: Heather M. Shanks and Meaghan E. Shanks; 2 sisters: Anne M. Rodrigues and Barbara J. Pike; his former wife: Elaina (Bolduc) Shanks; 2 nieces: Marissa Rodrigues and Nicole Pike; and a nephew: Robert Pike.
He was brother of the late Cynthia M. Shanks.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Visiting hours 6:00-8:30 P.M., Friday, September 6, 2013 at the Kirby Funeral Home, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Funeral services immediately following at 8:30 PM, Friday, September 6, 2013.