Paul R. Creighton, DDS

of Kenmore, New York entered into rest on December 15, 2025 at age 68. Beloved husband of 38 years to Mary Ellen (Twist) Creighton. Cherished father of Andrew (Colleen), Peter (fiancé Ariana Savich), Maureen, Katharine Hampel (Tyrus). “Papa C.” to Eleanor, Jack, Ava and Quincy Paul. Brother of Mary Creighton Pardo (James) of Atlanta, GA and Dr. Barbara Creighton (Thomas Dale) of Fairbanks, AK. Also survived by loving nieces and nephews. Family and friends may call on Friday December 19, 2025 from 4-8pm at DENGLER, ROBERTS, PERNA FUNERAL HOME, 3070 Delaware Ave. Kenmore, NY 14217. A Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at 10am at St. Michael’s Church, 651 Washington St., Buffalo, NY 14203. Please assemble at church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made by check to the Special Smiles Foundation. This organization was established by Paul and Mary Ellen Creighton to honor Paul’s legacy of providing preventative dental education and access to care for the underserved and developmentally and intellectually disabled individuals in Western New York. Fond memories and condolences may be shared at www.denglerrobertspernakenmore.com

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved President, CEO and pillar of our community, Dr. Creighton.

Dr. Creighton dedicated his life to serving our community with compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment.

He was a visionary — creative, forward-thinking, and always looking at what could be. He saw possibilities long before anyone else did and believed in them wholeheartedly. His passion for building, improving, and strengthening everything around him pushed us all to be better and shaped the very foundation of our organization.

As most have experienced, his generosity was unparalleled; his first instinct was always to show up for others, often quietly and without any desire for recognition or expecting anything in return. Serving others wasn’t something he chose to do — it was simply who he was.

Families knew him as someone who truly cared, who listened, and who showed up at any time. His legacy lives on in the many children whose lives were made brighter because of his dedication.

We are profoundly grateful for the difference he made in our community. We will honor his life by continuing the work he cared so deeply about, knowing his impact will be felt through generations of children and their families.

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