The death has occurred of:
Phil McCauley (née Canning)
***Acknowledgement / Month Mind Notice***
Phil McCauley née Canning
Died - 26th December 2025
The family of the late Phil McCauley would like to express our heartfelt thanks and sincere appreciation for all the kindness and support that has been shown during the heartbreaking loss of our wife, mother, nana, and great nana.
To all who attended the wake and funeral, sent messages, brought flowers, brought food, and helped in any way, your help and support were greatly appreciated.
To the carers of the Western Trust, Geraldine, Stephanie, and Lisa, the girls from Bryson Care, the nurses Catherine and Katrina, the staff of Aberfoyle medical practice, especially Lisa Doherty, your kindness and friendship will forever be remembered.
To Grainne, Fionnuala, Betty, Gerry, Eileen, Monica, Louise, Moira, and Leona, we are extremely grateful for the help and support you provided our family when we needed it most. We will always remember the kindness that you showed to wee Phil and our family during this difficult time. To her brothers, Jackie, Marvin, Paul, and Dave, we thank you for always putting a smile on her face, even on her darkest days.
To Sr. Ethna McDermott, thank you for your guidance, support, and friendship. To Kieran Connor, and all his staff at McClafferty Funeral Directors, Fr. Gerard Mongan and Long Tower Parish, we thank you for the dignified service and Mass. We would also like to thank Cara and Emma-Jane, who provided the most wonderful singing and music during this service.
To Sinn Féin, thank you for the fitting tribute to Phil; she would have been extremely proud.
Finally, a special word of thanks to her wonderful sister Bernie. We are beyond grateful for your support, love, and kindness during this heartbreaking journey. You have been with us every step of the way, and we will never forget that.
This journey has been heartbreaking for all of us. Phil’s strength, courage, and dignity have helped carry us through. Her gentle soul will stay with us forever.
As it is impossible to thank everyone individually, the family trusts that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our deepest gratitude.
In Phil’s Words “Thank you for Everything”
The Month Mind Mass for beautiful Phil will take place on Wednesday 4th March 2026 at 7:30pm in St. Columba’s Church, Long Tower.