Margaret Dempsey Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Margaret Dempsey of Newark, Delaware, born in Wilmington, Delaware, who passed away on January 11, 2024 at the age of 97. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Margaret Dempsey to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Whibley and Mary Whibley (Bodden); her husband George Melvin Dempsey; and her siblings, Robert Whibley and Ruth Ann Outten.

She is survived by: her son Brian Dempsey (Cindy); and her granddaughter Brianna Dempsey.

In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Peg may be made to Ebenezer United Methodist Church.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Doherty Funeral Homes

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Ebenezer United Methodist Church
525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711

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525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711

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Ebenezer Church Cemetery
525 Polly Drummond Hill Rd, Newark, DE 19711

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