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Dunkirk -- Marie “Poppy” Prince, 84, of Dunkirk, died Thursday, October 22, 2026 at Chautauqua Nursing & Rehab, Dunkirk. She was born in Gowanda on April 3, 1942, the daughter of the late Myron “Jack” and Viola (Peters) Howard.
She was a graduate of Gowanda Central School, retired from the former St. Vincent’s Home, Dunkirk as a Personal Care Aide and provided Home Health Care in the local area. Poppy loved Elvis and enjoyed talking with family & friends.
Survivors include a daughter Suzanne (Larry) Near, a son Stephen Prince, and a sister Dorothy Merrill. Also surviving are one granddaughter; Courtney (Wayne) Kelsey, Jr., two great granddaughters; Violet Near-Watkins & Jade Kelsey, several step grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews & cousins. Besides her parents she was predeceased by her husband Alan Prince, whom she married in September 1962 and who died in 1971, a daughter-in-law Bonnie Prince and her best dog “Barry”.
A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
The family suggests memorials may be made either to any animal shelter or the Charity of One’s Choice.
Arrangements are by Riles & Woolley Funeral Home, Forestville. To post condolences or memories go to https://rilesandwoolleyfuneralhome.com.