CARRUTHERS, Joan Mary (nee Van Domelen)
At London, ON on Sunday, November 6, 2022 in her 90th year. Daughter of the late Peter and Leda Van Domelen of Kapuskasing, ON. Beloved wife for 34 years of the late Bruce W. Carruthers. Mother of Kevin (Karen Lee-Anne) of London, ON, and Karen Ann (Peter) of Vernon, BC. Survived by her grandsons Cameron (Katina), Ryan (Noelle) and Daniel and great-grandson George. Predeceased by her brother Tom (Betty) of Kapuskasing, ON and sisters Elaine (Wallace) of Barrie, ON and Marcia (William) of London, ON.
Joan graduated from the St. Michaels School of Nursing, class of 1954 and University of Western Ontario School of Nursing, class of 1960 and worked as a registered nurse for over 40 years at the Mississauga Hospital (South Peel Hospital), Erin Mills Lodge Retirement Home in Mississauga and Southbrook Retirement Home in Brampton.
In retirement Joan was an avid golfer, hiker and bridge player and enjoyed lazy days at Koshlong Lake and travelling. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Turner & Porter 'Peel' Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, (Hwy. 10 north of Q.E.W.) on Saturday, November 26. Visitation will be at 2 p.m. with the Service of Remembrance at 3 p.m. in the chapel, followed by a reception. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society of Mississauga or the charity of your choice would be appreciated. The family wishes to thank the staff at Dorchester Terrace Retirement Home for their compassionate care.