Hugh Alexander Shanks (7 Jun 1947 - 26 Oct 2025)

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Location
His home 119 Silvio Street Belfast BT13 1RN
Date
1st Nov 2025
Time
8.45am
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Location
Roselawn Crematorium Ballygowan Road Castlereagh BT5 7TZ
Date
1st Nov 2025
Time
10.40am

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SHANKS HUGH ALEXANDER Died 26th October 2025 late of 119 Silvio Street. Beloved husband of the late Anne, much loved father of Paula and Nichola, loving father-in-law of Chris and Chris and devoted grandfather of Chelsea and husband Jordan. Funeral service to be held from his home (address above) on Saturday 1st November at 8.45am and afterwards to Roselawn Crematorium for 10.40am. Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu if desired to Cancer Focus c/o Stephen McCosh Funeral Directors, 117-121 Shankill Road, Belfast, BT13 1FD. Will be sadly missed by his loving family circle. You fell asleep with no goodbyes but memories of you will never die. He died as he lived, everyone’s friend.

John Gilliland wrote

Shanksy 6 months has passed and i miss you so much i remember all the times lawnbrook club and northern ireland club cant beleive u have gone realy loved you cousin

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Potts Norman wrote

Sorry to hear this he was a gentleman

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John Reid wrote

Deepest sympathy to paula, nicola and families. Always remember by his nephew john. Will never be forgotten x

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Thomas Mckeown wrote

A complete gentleman knew him a long time ago. I can honestly say Shughie whould never pass you always said hello. Condolences to his family.rip m8.🙏🙏🙏

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  • One of the nicest men anyone could ever meet and one of life's true gentlemen 💙loved by all now back in the arms of your beloved wife Anne ❤️

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Gaffer wrote

One of life's true gentlemen. Will always be very fondly remembered by Gaffer & Karen.
May God draw near to all the family and give them comfort at this time 🙏

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Alan Montgomery wrote

Rest easy Shanksy always a gentleman HLAS

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Andrea Fleming wrote

Deepest sympathy to Paula and Nicola on the death of their father ... fond memories of a true gentleman

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Mark Vinton wrote

One of life’s greatest, and a true gentleman, will be sadly missed by all that knew him, it was a pleasure to call you a friend.
Rest easy Shanksy’s your memory will life on in us all.

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Yvonne Browne wrote

My wee neighbour and friend Hughie. Your were a gentleman who will be missed so much by myself and my Husband Eddie. Thinking of your daughters Paula & Nichola and families at this sad time. Your at peace now reunited with your beloved wife Anne 💔❤️

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John Gilliland wrote

Hugh you were not just my cousin but my friend i will miss you so much rest easy soldier

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Betty.hoy12345@gmail.com Hoy wrote

Will be sadly missed your restless days are over reunited with Anne.xx

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