Tributes paid to Caitlin McLaughlin at her sad passing
Caitlin McLaughlin, from the Skeoge area, was the “beloved daughter” of Leeann and Seamus, and stepdaughter of Elsayed and Aisling.
She was one of nine siblings and is survived by seven.
Caitlin previously lost her late brother Kyle.
A family notice reads that the 16-year-old was also the “cherished granddaughter” of Bernie and Kieran McLaughlin and Helen Deery and Seamus Mahon.
The notice adds: “Funeral from her home, 399 Clon Elagh, on Wednesday at 12.45 pm for 1.30 pm Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh.
“Interment afterwards in the City cemetery.
“Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her.”
Paying tribute to Caitlin in a social media post, St Cecilia’s College, where Caitlin was a student, said: “In loving memory of Caitlin. Caitlin was a kind and gentle pupil, so it comes as no surprise that she had a wide social circle.
“She was loved by staff and pupils, each of whom held a firm belief in her potential. The entire school community is deeply saddened by her loss and our thoughts and prayers remain with her family and friends at this time.
“May her gentle soul rest in peace.”
Her former primary school, St Thérèse’s, Lenamore, also posted condolences saying: “Our entire school community is devastated to hear of the untimely passing of past pupil, Caitlin McLaughlin.
“Every member of staff remembers her as a kind, caring, beautiful and fun girl.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this heartbreaking time. May she rest in peace.”
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