Sadness following death of Derry teenager

There is widespread shock, disbelief and sadness across the city following the sudden death of a Derry teenager.

Caitin McLaughlin (16), from the Skeoge area of the city, was the beloved daughter of Leeann and Seamus, step daughter of Elsayed and Aisling, loving sister of Courtney, Oran, Oisin, Ceaslagh, Rua, Daithi, Faehla-Rose and the late Kyle, cherished granddaughter of Bernie and Kieran McLaughlin and Helen Deery and Seamus Mahon.

Caitlin’s funeral will take place from her late home, 399 Clon Elagh, on Wednesday (June 28) at 12.45pm for 1.30pm Requiem Mass in St Joseph’s Church, Galliagh. Interment afterwards in the City Cemetery.

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 a 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.

Caitlin's former primary school, St Thérèse’s, Lenamore 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.”