Manitouwadge Mourns Joan Rustan
Joan RUSTAN (nee Dorey) November 17, 1942 – December 31, 2014
Joan RUSTAN (nee Dorey) December 31, 2014, passed away at the Manitouwadge General Hospital, surrounded by her family. Born in Trois Rivières, Québec to Ruth Dorey and the late Allan Dorey, Joan grew up in Cornwall, Ontario and is survived by her mother, Ruth Dorey and her seven siblings; Michael, Patricia (Dean), Lynn (John), Peter (Kelly), Susan (Steve), Eileen and Kathleen (Ian). Joan moved to Manitouwadge to teach high school in 1967 and made Manitouwadge her home. Joan leaves behind her devoted husband of 46 years, Reg Rustan, and her three children; Tara-Lynn (Alain Matte), Todd (Frankie Collin) and Tiffany (Pat David) and her five grandchildren; Kevin and Kayla Matte, Brittany David, Hailey and Parker Rustan. She also leaves behind her sister-in-laws; Iris Rustan and Ruth (Matti Hovi).
An active community volunteer, Joan served on the the Economic Development Committee, the Municipal Board and the Chamber of Commerce. She loved to curl at the Manitouwadge Curling Club and to help with the Manitouwadge Figure Skating Club throughout the years. She enjoyed travel, camping and spending time with family and friends. Sincere thanks go out to the staff at the hospital for the care over the past 18 months. In keeping with her wishes, no service will be held at this time. A Celebration of her life will be held at a later date. Memorial donations made to the Manitouwadge General Hospital would be greatly appreciated.
Arrangements entrusted to the P.M. Gilmartin Funeral Home, Wawa, 1-800-439-4937.
