Mary, a native  Co Cavan, came to work for Major Cochrane at The Redcastle alongside her aunt Letty McBrien. In due course she met and married Eugene, a native of Redcastle,and settled down to married life.
After a short time they went to live and work in England. Subsequently they had two children who they frequently returned with as visitors to the area. On retirement they purchased a cottage and once more they were back living in Redcastle. Sadly to say Mary was stricken with Alzheimer's and it was the only blot on their dream. Despite this Mary was happy to potter about looking after the hens. Always with a smile on her face and a welcome for all. The respect this quiet woman was held was reflected in the large numbers which included many family and friends from her native Cavan, who called to the house to pay their respects and attended
the funeral.  Requiem Mass was concelebrated by Father Mailey, Drung, Father Sweeney and Father Moran. The readers were her niece Imelda Gaffney Cavan and Wilma Bonner Moville. The Prayers of the Faithful were read by Mary's grand children, Rebecca and Simon Bonner, Manchester. The Offertory gifts were presented by Raymond and Carmel Bonner, Mary's son and daughter, Rebecca and Simon Bonner grandchildren and Sean and Leone Bonner, niece and nephew. The beautiful music was rendered throughout by Neilly McLaughlin. After Mass Mary was interred in the adjoining graveyard. Chief Mourners were husband Eugene, son Raymond and Judy Manchester, daughter Carmel and Martin Wales, grandchildren, brother John and Maggie, Cavan nieces, nephews, brother in law, sister in law extended family and friends. May she rest in peace.
There was deep regret in the parish on the recent death of Margaret Warnock. Margaret was a lifelong resident in the Moville area and spent many years working in New Park Hotel, Moville. Although Margaret was a quiet reserved person the esteem in which she was held was reflected on the numbers that called to her home and those that attended the funeral from her late residence to Moville Presbyterian Church. Her service was conducted by Rev Gilbert Young, a lesson was read by her son David and the organist was Dorothy Young. Margaret was interred in Clar burial ground. Chief mourners were her son Daniel (Moville), brother James McLucas and his wife Jean (Birmingham), sister May and her husband Fred Bowley (Birmingham) and nephew Trevor Carlin (Birmingham). May she rest in peace.
Moville Bridge Club 7th December, 1st, Eileen Farren and Mary McClenaghan, 166 points; 2nd, Ted McQuilkin and Collette McCool, 163 points; 3rd, Tony McDermott and Dodo Guckian, 160 points; 4th, Patrick McClenaghan and John Doherty, 148 points; 5th, Tom Scott and Alexius Lafferty, 146 points; 6th tie, Charlie Doherty and Seamus Doherty, John McClenaghan and Margaret Farren and Mai Mooney and Annie McBride, 142 points.
Shanty Whist 6th December, Raffle, Harry Diver, Ballybrack, Moville; Marie Doherty, St Paul's Park, Greencastle; Athol Stewart, Balleighan, Greencastle; Duncan Moir, St Paul's Park, Greencastle. Whist, Sadie John Joe, St Finian's Park, Moville; Marie Higgins, Balleighan, Greencastle; Frances Lake, St Peter's Park, Greencastle; Mrs Wilson, Quay Street, Moville; Ann McLaughlin, Bredagh Glen, Moville; Harry McCormick, Drumaweir, Greencastle; Liam Doherty, Bredagh Glen, Moville; Molly Harvey, St Peter's Park, Greencastle.
The Moville GAA will hold their underage presentation on Friday 21st December in the Foyle Hotel. Thickets from the community college or Heather. Telephone 9382052.
The cancer support and social club will not be meeting in December. The next meeting is scheduled for 14th January. For further information please contact Rita on 0866028993 or Deirdre on 0877634596.
Action Inishowen FAS CE scheme is due to start on 21st January. Vacancies exist for an administrator, an installer, environmental workers and front office personnel. Usual FAS conditions apply. If you are interested contact Action Inishowen, Millbrae, Carndonagh or phone 074 9374529.
Foyle Punt association with McDonald boat builders (Greencastle) are holding classes to demonstrate the tradition of boat building. Anyone interested in attending these classes please contact Lucy White on 9382058 or Lucy.White@mailb.hse.ie
Annual Christmas Bazaar will take place in St Eugene's Hall on Sunday 16 December 07 at 7pm. All welcome.
The annual Christmas Carol service will take place under the Christmas tree in the Square on Sunday 23rd at 6pm.
Pilgrimage to Lourdes from 23rd to 30th July. Spiritual director, Fr O'Kane. Call 9382057or 07732468511 for more details.
Chiropodist Deirdre Britton will be in attendance at Serenity House on Monday 17th December at 9.30am Appointments only. If you wish to make an appointment to attend the chiropodist contact 0860666538 or 074 9360363.