Obituary of Joan Rice

In memory of Marion Joan Emmaline (nee Dobney) Rice March 19, 1940 ~ October 20, 2024.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joan on Sunday, October 20, 2024.  Predeceased by her parents Phyllis and Roy Dobney and her brother John Dobney.

Joan was the beloved wife of Hugh Rice (deceased) for 50 years.  She was the loving mother of Lisa (Marc) Cloutier, and Susan Waplington (Bill Wiseman) and dear grandmother of Gary (Kyllie) Larsen, Jessica (Keith) Spilchen, Justin (Brandy Good-Swimmer) Waplington and Cameron Wiseman.  She is the step-Grandmother of Karlee (Jason) Hamelin, Vanessa (Blake McGregor) Cloutier and Will Coombs (Nicole Walsh).  She is also the proud Great-Grandmother of Brooklyn, Hydra, Dashiell, Nyomi, Navie, Bentley and Kathryn, along with many nieces and nephews.  Joan is also predeceased by her dear friend and wonderful companion Horace Vetzal.

Joan was an employee of State Farm Insurance for 26 years.  She gained many friendships and enjoyed many different events that were put on for the employees.  After retirement, she joined the Bowmanville Older Adult Association (BOAA) and was a member of Trinity United Church and later the Ebenezer United Church.  Everywhere Joan was, she made many friends and acquaintances.

A celebration of Joan’s life will be held at Northcutt Elliott Funeral Home on Friday, October 25, 2024 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.

If desired donation to the Diabetes Association or to the Heart & Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.