Daniel G. Wright

Albion, NY – Daniel G. Wright, 70, passed away peacefully at Rochester General with family by his side on January 31, 2025. Born on June 9, 1954, in Albion, he was the son of the late Rance and Estella Jean (Thom) Wright.

Dan got work and life ethics from his Dad very early on. Dan was a farmer through and through. From childhood to his final days, working the land was his life. He spent many years at Dragan Farms, taking pride in every job, big or small. He was also a natural mechanic—if it was broken, Dan could probably fix it.

He had a warm, easy laugh, the kind that made people feel at home. He was quick with a joke, always ready to lift someone’s spirits. Dan cared deeply for his family, especially his nieces and nephews, and was a genuinely kind man. He never thought of himself as anything special, but those around him knew better.

Dan was predeceased by his Dad and Mom, his favorite girl, Beatrice, his nieces Elaine and Patty Stahl, brother-in-law Dick Stahl and brother-in-law Norm Starkweather and his boss and friend Pete Dragan.

Dan is survived by his sister & family Marilyn "Mo" (Mike) Kilborn, Matt (Felicia) Kilborn with Josie & Rachel; Jessica (Ryan Bethem) Kilborn with Myles Bethem; and Mike Kilborn Jr.; sister and family Carolyn (late Norm) Starkweather, with Jackie Stahl and Morgan Haak; brother and family David (Marcia) Thom; Edward (Julie) Reid, Donna (George) Snell, Bridget Haley, Jennifer Thom (Steve Winans); a lifelong friend and love, Lynne Neri Wright, and longtime friends Gary, Warren, Tod, Steve, Jose and friends of Bill, to name a few.

A private celebration of Dan’s life will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to charity of your choice or to the Roswell Park Alliance Foundation, Elm & Carlton Streets, Buffalo, NY 14263.

Arrangements are in the care of Christopher Mitchell Funeral Home, Albion, NY. To share a memory of Dan, visit www.mitchellfamilyfuneralhomes.com.