Obituary of Ruth I. Dunphy
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Passed away May 23, 2026. Beloved Wife of the late Edward J. Dunphy; Loving Mother of Joseph (Debbie), Patricia (John) Whalen, Michael (Andrew Odell) and Joan Marie (Robert) Wright; grandmother of seven grandchildren, Karie Dunphy, Kristie Dunphy, Jennifer Donnan, Brian Whalen, Erin Whalen, Alexander Wright, Matthew Wright and seven great grandchildren Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Friends and family may visit Wednesday May 27th from 3-7PM at the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME INC. 3155 Orchard Park Rd. 716-675-9027. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday May 28th at 9:30AM at St. Teresa's RC Church 1974 Seneca St. Buffalo, NY 14210. Please assemble at church. Entombment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery.
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Wednesday
27
May
Visitation at Funeral Home
3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
James W. Cannan Funeral Home
3155 Orchard Park Road
Orchard Park, New York, United States
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Thursday
28
May
Mass of Christian Burial
9:30 am
Thursday, May 28, 2026
St. Teresa's Church
1974 Seneca St
Buffalo, New York, United States
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