Eileen McLaughlin, formerly of Lavery Fold and Templegrove in Derry, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2026, following a short illness surrounded by her loving family, according to local death notices. She was the beloved wife of the late Michael.
Funeral Arrangements and Reposing Details for Eileen McLaughlin
The Rosary will be recited on both evenings at 9.30 pm. The wake house will remain private following the Rosary until 12 noon.
The funeral procession will depart from the Greenhaw Manor residence on Wednesday at 9.25 am. A Requiem Mass will follow at 10 o’clock at St Eugene’s Cathedral. Interment will take place afterwards at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Inch Island.
Family Tributes and Memorial Donations
Eileen McLaughlin is survived by her children Michèle, Fearghal, Léan, Ciara, and her late daughter Ann-Marie. She leaves behind her siblings Seán, Gerard, Jim, and was predeceased by Bebe, Anna, Mairead, and Hugh. She was also a loving granny to Mark, Ellen, Eve, Aaron, and Jonas, and a mother-in-law to Tony, Mark, and Salima.
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The family has requested family flowers only. Those wishing to make contributions may direct donations to Columba House.
The funeral notices conclude with traditional religious invocations: “Queen of the Most Holy Rosary pray for her. Sr Clare Crockett, Servant of God, intercede for her. Saint Carlo Acutis bless her soul.”
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the funeral Mass for Eileen McLaughlin?
The Requiem Mass takes place on Wednesday at 10 o’clock at St Eugene’s Cathedral, following a 9.25 am departure from 18 Greenhaw Manor.
Where will the burial take place?
Interment will be held afterwards at Our Lady of Lourdes Cemetery in Inch Island.
Where should memorial donations be sent?
The family has requested family flowers only, donations if desired, to Columba House.