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1920
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2017
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Wilbur Wright Obituary
He was born May 15, 1920, in Mansfield, a son of the late Archie and Martha Hale Wright. On Aug. 2, 1941, in Randolph, he married the former Gertrude Smith, who predeceased him in 2007.
Mr. Wright was a dairy farmer and also was a self-employed truck driver, hauling milk for many years. He additionally was a self-employed logger.
He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Perrysburg.
Mr. Wright is survived by three sons, Ronald Wright of Springville and James Wright and Wayne Wright, both of Cattaraugus; two daughters, Jane (Phillip) Frentz of Cattaraugus and Joan Hale of East Randolph; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Besides his loving wife, he is predeceased by a son, Paul Wright; a grandson, Michael; five brothers; and three sisters.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday (April 14, 2017) from Roberts Memorial Free Methodist Church in Cattaraugus. Burial will be in New Albion Lower Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc., 411 Rock City St., Little Valley.
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April 13, 2017
jane and family just want to tell you how sorry we were to hear about the loss of your dad.you are in our thoughts and prayers dana and lynn colley
April 11, 2017
May the God of comfort bring the family and friends peace in their time of sorrow.
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