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Ruth Ann Tighe, 82, of Gowanda, NY passed away Monday November 9, 2026 at Salamanca Rehab and Nursing.
She was born October 16, 1944 in Silver Creek, NY the daughter of the late Howard and Edna (Henris) Taylor.
In August of 1965 she married William L. Tighe Sr. who predeceased her on May 30, 2020.
Mrs. Tighe was a Therapy Aide at the Gowanda Psychiatric Center for over 30 years. She enjoyed ceramics, painting, crossword puzzles and spending time in her garden.
She is survived by 2 daughters Sheila (Brian) Brubaker of N. Fort Meyers, Fl and Sherie (Joel) Grant of Eden, Ny and a son William (Missy) Tighe Jr. of Perrysburg, NY, 5 grandchildren Heather Bonjiovanni, Madison Tighe, Joel Grant, Riley Tighe and William Tighe and 3 great grandchildren Isabella, Blake and Gavin Bongiovanni and several nieces and nephews.
Besides her loving husband she was predeceased by a brother Robert Taylor.
Private family services will be held.
Memorials may be made to Roswell Park Cancer Center
Arrangements are under the direction of Mentley Funeral Home Inc. 105 East Main Street in Gowanda, NY.