Constance (Connie) Margaret Scanks: Sunrise: January 14,1940 Sunset: January 5, 2023
Connie was born to a family of 8 children in Tracadie Cross PEI. Connie passed away peacefully surrounded by family in Kamloops, BC at the age of 82 years.
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 (nee 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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Dennis & Joyce Rode
Sincere condolences to the family. Our children had Connie as their teacher at St.Ann’s Academy. She will be missed.