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- Janet Dunstan, 68, of Youngstown, NY, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 19, 2022 at O.L.P Nursing Care Residence. Born in Niagara Falls, NY, she was the daughter of the late Ronald and Helen (Cushman) Dyke.
Janet was a graduate of Niagara-Wheatfield Senior High School and earned her Associate’s degree from Niagara County Community College. On May 24, 1974, she married her beloved husband, Brian Dunstan.
Janet owned and operated Janet Dunstan’s Dance Academy for over 40 years where she taught many generations the love of dance. She was instrumental with the Niagara Falls Experience Players as an original board member and choreographer, as well as the Niagara Falls High School Drama Club.
In addition to her love for dance, Janet was also a talented painter. Above all, she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
Janet is survived by her husband Brian of 48 years; her loving children, Barry Dunstan and Courtney (Scott) Glenn; four cherished grandchildren, Myla Dunstan, Blake Dunstan, Giselle Glenn and Adeline Glenn; her brother, Thomas (late Muriel) Dyke; her brothers-in-law, Bill (Dru) Mang and Barry (Melanie) Dunstan; her nieces and nephews, Katie Watkins, John Mang, Susan (Roy) Guidry, Nicole (Phil) Baker and Derek (Catherine) Dunstan; as well as countless friends and students. She was predeceased by her siblings, Stanton Dyke and Shirley Mang.
Visitation will be on Saturday, July 23 from 11 – 4 PM at M.J. COLUCCI & SON NIAGARA FUNERAL CHAPEL, 2730 Military Road, Niagara Falls, NY, where funeral services will follow at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial offerings may be made to the Janet Dunstan Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. Visit mjcoluccifuneralchapel.com for online condolence.
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