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Suzanne Dowling Obituary

Dowling, Suzanne G. (nee Givler)

- November 2, 2023

Of West Seneca.  Beloved wife of the late Paul C. Dowling; dear mother of Mary Margaret "Peggy" (Michael) Balsavage, Teresa (late Robert) Hansen, Sheila (Lawrence) Wurthman and Paul "P.J." (Jeanne) Dowling; loving grandmother of Melissa (Brent) Wood, Michelle (Conor) Dwyer, Emily (Steve) Guyot, Kerry (Justin) Mongielo, Stephen Hansen, Joe Hansen, Jeromy (Jessica) Wurthman, Rachel (Tom) Eggert, Noelle Dowling, Cathryn Dowling, Max Dowling and Maggie Dowling; great-grandmother of 10; sister of JoAnne (late John) Burgoyne and the late Donald (Gloria) Givler. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday Nov. 27th at St. John Vianney Church at 12:00 NOON (please assemble at church). Inurnment to follow at Holy Cross Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Carmelite Monastery. Mrs. Dowling was a member of Professional Secretary's International. Arrangements by the JAMES W. CANNAN FUNERAL HOME, INC. Please visit the online register book at www.CANNANFH.com

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Published by Buffalo News from Nov. 19 to Nov. 26, 2023.

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Helen Djordjevich Rosati

December 1, 2023

Working with Sue at OPHS was a pleasure and a privilege.
+May her memory be eternal.

Karen Hokanson

November 20, 2023

I have many fond memories of working with Sue at the high school. She was always very friendly and she was a joy to be around. My deepest sympathy to your family on your loss.

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