Irene Coldwell Wiegand, of Northampton Township died peacefully on Thursday, May 12, 2011, at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia. She was 93.

She was the beloved wife of the late Frank G. Wiegand. Born in Philadelphia, she was the daughter of the late George and Irene Cunningham Coldwell.

Irene was a resident of Northampton Township for over 42 years having lived in Churchville and Richboro and also spent a few years in Stuart Fl. She was a graduate of Simon Gratz High School class of 1935 and Philadelphia College of Art, class of 1938 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and continued her education at Trenton State College to obtain a Certification in Elementary Education. Irene was a kindergarten teacher in the Council Rock School district for many years, having taught at both Churchville and Holland elementary schools.

Her faith was most important to her, for she gave her time and talents, as a member of the North and Southampton Reformed Church in Churchville, where she was an Elder, President of the Reformed Church Women, Sunday School Teacher and a strong advocate for Christian Education. She was a respected and loved leader and mentor to the women and youth of the church. A widow for over 18 years, she devoted herself to family and especially her dear grandchildren. Her quick wit and loving smile will be deeply missed by all who came to know and love her.

Irene is survived by her loving children; Jonathan F. Wiegand and his wife Diane of Crewe, VA., Susan W. Nelson and her husband Roy of Richboro, David C. Wiegand and his wife Nancy of Fairfax, VA., and her 9 caring grandchildren; Jonathan Wiegand, Jodee Haigh, Heather Staylor, Shannon Wilcox, David Nelson, Laura Siciliano, Karen and Peter Nelson and Norah Wiegand.

Irene’s family will receive condolences on Saturday May 21, 2011 from 9:30am until her Memorial Service 10:30am at the North and Southampton Reformed Church 1380 Bristol Rd. Churchville, PA 18966, Fellowship will follow immediately after the service at the church.

Interment will be private at Lawnview Cemetery, Rockledge.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Irene’s memory may be made to Memorial Fund of the North and Southampton Reformed Church, at the above address.