Derry Death Notices - Tuesday, April 1, 2025

The following deaths have occurred:-

• Mary Peeples, 16 Mullagh Park, Maghera

• Josephine Spence (née McDermott), Foyle Fold, Derry

• Irene Wisener (née Culbertson), Coleraine

Mary Peeples, 16 Mullagh Park, Maghera

The death has occurred of the late Mary Peeples, March 31 2025, (peacefully) at her home, 16 Mullagh Park, Maghera with her loving Family by her side, Mary (aged 96 years). Beloved Daughter of the late Jonny and Elizabeth, late of Clooney Road, Tobermore, much loved Mummy to Gary (Siobhan), devoted Granny to Gareth, Melissa, Danielle, Jonathan and Taylor, cherished Great Granny to Caleb, Darcie and Lucas and much loved Sister of Violet and the late John, Annie, Willie and Margaret. All welcome at Gary and Siobhan’s home, 30 Clooney Road, Tobermore. Funeral will take place from Clooney Road, Tobermore, on Thursday, April 3 at 1:15pm to St. Lurach’s Parish Church, Maghera for service at 2:00pm, followed by burial in Termoneeny Parish Churchyard, Knockloughrim at 3.00pm (approx.). Family flowers only please. Donations in lieu, if desired, to Marie Curie (in memory of her Brothers and Sister), can be made online or payable to D. Watters (Donations A/c), 55 Main Street, Tobermore Magherafelt. BT45 5PP. Dearly loved and sadly missed by the entire Family Circle. “Safe in the arms of Jesus”

Josephine Spence (née McDermott), Foyle Fold, Derry

It is with deep regret we announce the passing of Josephine Spence (née McDermott), March 29 2025, peacefully in Altnagelvin Hospital. Late of Foyle Fold. Dearly beloved wife of the late Jim. Loving Mother of Oscar. Dear Mother-in-law of Eloise. Devoted Granny of Ayren, Eve, Eben. Daughter of the late Elizabeth and Joseph McDermott. Sister of Nan Kelly and the late Jackie and Betty. Funeral service in Glendermott Presbyterian Church on Wednesday, April 2 at 1.00pm followed by burial in the adjoining burial ground. House strictly private. Family flowers only, donations if desired to Glendermott Presbyterian Church c/o Joanna Walker, 28 Church Road, Derry BT47 3QQ. All enquiries to Adair & Neely Funeral Directors 028 71311321. Deeply regretted by her loving family circle. Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.

Irene Wisener (née Culbertson), Coleraine

The death has taken place of the late Irene Wisener (née Culbertson), passed away March 29 2025, peacefully at Massereene Nursing Home Antrim, formerly of Carthall Road, Coleraine. Beloved wife of the late Edgar, much loved mother of Malcolm, Anne and Edna, dear mother-in-law of Desi and Tommy and loving grandmother of Louise and David. Dear sister of Jackie, the late Andy, Herbie, Lilly and Violet. Service of thanksgiving for the life of Irene will be held in St. Patrick’s church of Ireland, 37 Church Street, Coleraine BT52 1AR on Thursday, April 3 2025 at 1.00pm followed by interment in Coleraine Cemetery. No flowers please. Donations in memory of Irene if desired and payable to Dementia NI or Cancer Research c/o Alan Francey Funeral Services 94 Toome Road, Ballymena BT42 2BU or online by card at www.franceyfunerals.com. Irene will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by the entire family circle. ‘Peace is yours, memories ours’