Very Reverend Fr. Michael Canon Goaley, Glenamaddy, Galway and formerly of Annaghdown, Co. Galway

Details: Published: Friday, 06 January 2023 11:40

Very Reverend Fr. Michael Canon Goaley,

Glenamaddy, Galway and formerly of Annaghdown, Co. Galway - peacefully at University Hospital, Galway in his 92nd year, surrounded by his loving nieces and nephews.

Pre-deceased by his parents John and Katie, brothers Denis, Martin and John Joe, sisters Mary (Forde), Kathleen (Heneghan) and Nora (Ward).

Deeply regretted by his loving brother Francis, sister-in-law Minnie, his loyal housekeeper of 54 years Joy Maye, nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, cousins, former parishioners, neighbours, friends, Archbishop Francis Duffy, retired Archbishop Michael Neary and his fellow priests of the Archdiocese of Tuam.

Requiescat in Pace,

Reposing at St Patrick's Church, Glenamaddy on Sunday, January 8th from 3pm until 6pm.

Requiem Mass on Monday, January 9th at 11am with burial afterwards in Annaghdown Cemetery arriving at 2.45pm approximately.

Funeral Mass can be viewed at https://youtube.be/wxB9gVPEo8M and broadcast on parish radio at 106.4fm.

If you would like to leave a personal message of sympathy for the family, you can do so in the condolence section below.

The family would like to thank you for your thoughtfulness at this time.

Ann (McGing) & Pádraig Ó hÉanacháin,Tourmakeady 8 months 13 days

Condolences to the Goaley family and Joy Maye on the death of Fr. Goaley, fond memories of him during his time in Killawalla.
Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam dilís.

Sean and Pauline Rice, Islandeady 8 months 14 days

Sincere sympathy to his brother and other relatives on the death of Canon Michael

Tony Chambers Newport co.mayo 8 months 15 days

May the Lord have mercy on fr goley
I remember him at national school
May Michael rest in peace

Mary Clynes, Collins 8 months 15 days

My deepest Sympathy on the passing of Fr Michael Goaley RIP, To his Brother and Family, and all his extended Family and friends. He was a lovely priest, May his gentle soul Rest in Peace. Amen.

Marty & Margaret Owens (McGing), Carracastle 8 months 15 days

Our deepest sympathy to the Goaley family on the sad passing of Fr. Michael and to his dedicated housekeeper Joy. I have great memories of his time as Curate in Killawalla (his poodle dog, Blackie), his visits to our home in Kinuary and also from his time in Castlebar. He was always very pleasant and a great Priest. God comfort you all and grant Fr. Goaley eternal rest.

Tommy & Helen Horan Ballintubber. 8 months 15 days

Sending our sincere condolences to Joy and all the Goaley family on the passing of Mr Michael. Fond memories of him in Killawalla in the 1970's .May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Catherine McHale Snugboro/Ballintubber 8 months 15 days

Heartfelt sympathy to Francis,Minnie, Joy & all of Fr. Goaley's family & friends.I have very fond childhood memories of Fr. Goaley being a happy,positive presence and influence in our school lives,singing songs and enjoying chats.His visits to our family home were warmly welcomed by my late parents ,Mary & Tom McHale. May he and all of our loved ones who have gone before us reap the heavenly rewards of their earthly labours
Ar dheis De go raibh a anam dílis

Snugboro N.S. 8 months 15 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Goaley's family and friends at this sad time.We were saddened to learn of the death of our former Chairrperson and school chaplain.Fr. Goaley cultivated a lovely relationship with staff,pupils and parents when he ministered in Castlebar parish.
May his gentle soul rest in eternal peace.

Seamus Daly Irishtown 8 months 15 days

Sincere sympathy to the Goaley family and Joy on the passing of Fr Michael Fond memories of him in Irishtown May he Rest in peace

John & Majella Walsh, Derrew 8 months 15 days

Sincere sympathy to the family of Fr. Goaley and to his close friend Joy Maye. May he rest in peace.

Johnny & catriona Gavin killawullaun 8 months 15 days

Sincere sympathy to fr Goaleys family ,Happy memories of him in Killawalla .may he rest in peace

Tom and betsy feerick and family kilvine. 8 months 15 days

sincere condolences to fr goaleys family and friends and his close friend and housekeeper joy.may he rest in peace.

Liam and Celia Griffin and family and Pauline Griffin. Irishtown 8 months 15 days

Sincere sympathy to Fr. Goaley's family and his loyal friend Joy Maye. May his gentle soul rest in peace amen ❤️. Happy memories of Fr. Goaley and Joy Maye in Irishtown in the 1980's⚘️⚘️

Philip, Mary Derrig & Family Croaghrim 8 months 15 days

Sincere Sympathies to the Goaley family and Joy on the death of Fr Michael. Very fond memories of him in Killawalla. He used to make a good job of 'The Croppy Boy'. May he Rest in Peace

Mary Duggan.claremorris 8 months 15 days

Rip fr.michael

Matt McGrath 8 months 15 days

Deepest sympathy to the Goaley family
and Joy Maye at this sad time on the death of Fr. Michael. He served us well
at Irishtown. May he rest in peace.

Patricia and John McGing Killawalla. 8 months 15 days

We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Goaley . Deepest sympathy to his family and his lovely housekeeper Joy . We have fond memories of his time in Killawalla and our visits to him and Joy in Glenamaddy including our last visit with him last August .. May god reward him in his heavenly home .

Jim and Anne (O'Malley)Twohig and family ,Killawalla 8 months 15 days

Sincere condolences to Joy and the extended Goaley family on the passing of Fr Michael .Many fond memories of him during his time in Killawalla and the great support he showed my Mam on the passing of my Dad. May he rest in peace.

John & Ann Conway, Bohaun. 8 months 15 days

Condolences to Joy Maye and all Goaley Family's on Fr Michael's passing. Lovely memories of him in Killawalla. Great Priest. May he enjoy the light of Heaven and rest in peace.

Noel and lta Brogan 8 months 15 days

May his soul rest in peace.

Mary Walsh O’Connor (London) 8 months 16 days

May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Irene Moran Castlebar 8 months 16 days

My deepest sympathy to the family and friends of Father Michael on his recent passing . I have great memories of Father Michael at the St Padre Pio weekend in Knock Shrine where he was Master of Ceremonies for many years. He shared many happy stories about St. Pio with such humour and lots of laughter which will forever live in my memory. May his gentle soul now rest in the arms of Jesus Mary & St Joseph.

Eamonn Cunnane 8 months 16 days

My sincere sympathy to fr Michael family and friend may his soul rest in peace a true gentleman.

Michael and Ann Cannon Devlish killawalla 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to Joy Maye and the Goaley families on the sad passing of Fr Michael may his gentle soul rest in peace

Ray. and Violet Malanaphy 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to The Goaley family on the death of The Reverend Fr. Michael Goaley A good friend and a very kind gentleman My he rest in peace

Gerry and myra cawley gortnara claremorris formley killawalla 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to all the goaley family and joy may on the sad passing of father Michael a lovely priest may his gentle soul rest in peace

Jimmy and Teresa Mc Ging Killawalla. 8 months 16 days

Sincere sympathy to the Goaley family on the death of Fr Ml.Symphty also to his long time house keeper Joy.We have a lot of good memories of Fr Ml while he was in Killawalla.He was very much involved in a lot of good things that happened in Killawalla when he was there.We have special momories of Fr Tommy's ordination in 1971 and Fr Ml was heavily involved in the preparation fr that.May he now have everlasting peace and happiness with all his loved ones gone before him.Rest In Peace Fr Ml.

Olivia Mc Greal Mannion Breaffy Castlebar 8 months 16 days

Rest in peace Fr. Michael great memories of you visiting Breaffy National School with a big smile and the kindness you showed to us all rest in peace.

Lyons family ballyburke 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to the Goaley family and to Joy he was a lovely man all plays we did together RIP

Ann( nee Heneghan) & Harry Toher, Dublin 8 months 16 days

Our deepest sympathy to Joy & the
Goaley family on the passing of Fr Michael. When I visited him last October he spoke fondly of his years in Killawalla & his involvement in setting up clubs and activities for all age groups. He was an amazing organiser & I still remember the 1st "Old Folks" party held by the youth club under his guidance. He was ahead of his time & highly regarded by his parishioners. He was a kind, gentle & humble man and it was an hnoour to have known him. May he rest in peace

Tommy and Kathleen Mannion 8 months 16 days

Sincerely sympathy to the Family and friends of Fr Michael
He married us in 1967 in Kealougs and had been a great friend down through the years he celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with us a few years ago, he was a true gentleman, may he Rest in peace

Maureen Byron. Castlebar 8 months 16 days

My deepest sympathy to Fr. Michael's family on his death. May God grant him Eternal Rest. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. God comfort you
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Bridie and Tommy prendergast Tourmakeady 8 months 16 days

Our deepest sympathy to all the goaley family and his house keeper joy maye remembering him in killawalla he married us fifty years last September you are all in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time rest in peace cannon Michael

Fr. Tommy McGing 8 months 16 days

So sorry to learn of the death of Fr. Goaley. Great memories of his years as Curate in Killawalla and especially his help and direction with my Ordination in my home Church in June 1971. He served us all so well. Sympathy to his family and especially his faithful housekeeper Joy. May he rest in peace.

Michael and Anne Cunninghm 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to the Goaley family and Joy on the sad passing of Fr Michael, May his gentle soul rest in peace

Joe and Eileen togher castlebar 8 months 16 days

Very sorry to hear of the passing of fr micheal a gentleman may he rest in peace

Gerry and myra cawley gortnara claremorris formally killawalla 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathy to all the goaley family also joy may on the sad passing of fr Michael a lovely priest may his gentle soul rest in peace

Anne and Pat McLaughlin Cloonduane and Coogue 8 months 16 days

Deepest sympathies to Fr. Michaels family and to Joy, we have fond memories of him when we lived in Irishtown and Ballindine, a great character, May he Rest In Peace.

Johnny and Sarah Mcging kinuary killawalla 8 months 16 days

Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of fr michael rest in peace

Fr.Joe Feeley Kent and Aghamore . 8 months 16 days

Sorry to hear of Canon Goaleys passing .My sympathy and prayers to all family and relatives. May his soul rest in peace . Fr. Joe Feeley.

Maura and Dick Gibbons Partry 8 months 16 days

Our deepest sympathy to all the Goaley family and his dedicated house keeper Joy Maye remembering the good times in killawalla he married us 49 years ago this August may his beautiful soul rest in peace

Peggy Tarmey corbey 8 months 16 days

Sincere sympathy to the family of fr michael on his passing such a lovely man rjp. Thinking of ye all at this sad time.

Tommy and Patricia Waldron 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathies to all Fr Goaleys family....he married myself and Tom 34 years ago this March Irishtown church he was such a lovely man

Josephine and Anthony Canavan nee Glynn niece of Fr James Glynn 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to the family of Fr Michael, he was a true gentleman and a great friend to my dear uncle Fr James. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Tom Brady Bushtown. 8 months 17 days

My deepest sympathy to the Family of Fr. Michael on His sad passing.May His gentle Soul rest in peace. R I P.

Seán and Helen Horan Ballintubber 8 months 17 days

So sorry to hear of the passing of Fr Michael Canon Goaley,.
Deepest sympathy to his family and his devoted housekeeper Joy Maye.
It was a pleasure to have known Fr. Michael and to have kept in touch down through the years.
May he rest in peace.

David Moore 8 months 17 days

Memories of his time in irishtown Rest in peace

Michael, Marie And Declan O Donnell, Castlerea, Co Roscommon. 8 months 17 days

Deepest Sympathy to the Goaley Family and lovely housekeeper Joy Maye. On the passing Of Fr Michael may he rest in peace.

Tommie & Julie Frain, Tooreen, Ballyhaunis. 8 months 17 days

our deepest sympathies to the Goaley family & Joy on the death of Fr. Michael, fond memories of his time in Castlebar, may his noble soul rest in peace.

Anne Staunton & family Manulla 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr.Goaley.
May he rest in peace.

Michael&MaureenWalsh Killawalla 8 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to all the Goaley family his lovely housekeeperJoy on the sad passing of Fr Michael may his noble soul rest in peace

john & maura farragher castlebar 8 months 17 days

may the lord have mercy on his soul

Flanagans carrowkeel turlough castlebar Co mayo 8 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to all the family may he rest in peace

Mick & Mary Connolly, Breaffy 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to all Fr. Michael's family, friends, housekeeper, fellow priests of the Parish
and Bishop Francis and Bishop Michael. May his gentle soul rest in peace.

Johnny Mee and family, Castlebar 8 months 17 days

Our sincere sympathy to the relatives of Canon Goaley, a very nice man. Remembered with much fondness by his many friends in Castlebar. May the heavens be his bed.

Skerritt Family,Corrandulla 8 months 17 days

We offer our sincere condolences to all of Father Goaley family & friends on his sad passing may he rest in peace

Frances Gilmore 8 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy to the family of fr Michael ..he was chaplain to the Catholic nurses guild in Castlebar for some years ...and we wnjoyed his contribution which was always laced with good humour ...May Fr now rest in his real home in Heaven together with his departed family members ..

Helen Lyons Breaffy Castlebar 8 months 17 days

My condolences to the extended Goaley families and to his loyal housekeeper Joy on the death of a very pleasant priest. I remember his coming to Breaffy National School for the Catechism exams and he was very nice to us pupils. My he rest in eternal peace reunited with his beloved ones gone before him now in his heavenly home.

Eileen and ignatius Conlon,Maynooth, formerly Mulroy,Danganmore,Keelogues.. 8 months 17 days

Deepest sympathy on the passing of Father Goaley,
Deepest sympathy on the passing of Fr.Goaley. R.I.P.. in the 60/70 our Mam , Mary was confined to a wheelchair so Father was a regular visitor with the Holy Communion. To say Mam loved to see him is an understatement. He lite up her day. Rest in peace Father. The Mulroy Family.

Geraldine and Declan Hynes 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to all Fr Micheals family and friends. Fond memories of Fr Micheal as founder of youth club in Keelogues many years ago. A beautiful happy gentleman. So kind and spiritual.May his lovely soul rest in eternal peace. Reunited with all his loved ones resting in God's care.

Bernard Burke Dererin 8 months 17 days

Deepest Symathy to the Goaley family and his housekeeper Joy on the death of Fr Michael Cannon Goaley P P . Great memories of Fr Michael during his time in Killawalla Parish . A great Priest God Rest Him . Rest in Peace Fr Michael

Margraret and Michael Whyte Williamstown 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to the Family on the death of Fr Goaley Rip a lovely man

Former Parishioner, Killawalla, Westport 8 months 17 days

We wish to convey our sympathy to the Goaley family and Joy Maye on the sad passing of Fr Michael.
He served the community here in Killawalla with great care, sincerity and good humour. He also helped set up a Group water scheme here as well. Great memories of a lovely Priest. May he R. I. P.

Paul and Anne Hennelly …Claremorris 8 months 17 days

To All the extended family
Our deepest condolences
Fr.Michael…..Thank you for your life-long friendship
Take your PEACEFUL REST

Aidan & Mary Brett Castlebar 8 months 17 days

So sorry to hear of Fr Michaels death. He was always a great character when we did the parish fund count in the Presbytrey on Monday nights. My sympathy to his family but especially to Joy she was a loyal friend for years .Rip Michael

Mary Lally 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to the Goaley family on the passing of Fr Michael Goaley RIP. May his gently soul rest in peace. Also condolances to his wonderful housekeeper Joy for her support to him over the years. Great memories of Fr Michael during his time in Kilawalla, Castlebar, Irishtown and Glenamaddy. He was such a kind, caring and supportive priest to all his parishioners. His presence will be greatly missed. May God reward him in his heavenly home.

Michael and Angela Gormley 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to Joy and the Goaley family. He was a wonderful person and may his gentle soul rest in peace

Mary Cunningham ( nee Thomas) Belcarra 8 months 17 days

Sympathy to the Goaley family, his friends, his housekeeper, fellow priests and both Bishop Francis and Bishop Michael on the death of Fr Ml Goaley. I remember Fr Goaley as a curate in Castlebar parish. He was a lovely priest when visiting the local schools. May he now enjoy the Peace and Joy of Heaven. Ar dheis De go raibh a h’anam dilis.

Mary (Durkan) Noonan Pontoon Rd Castlebar 8 months 17 days

Sincere sympathy to all the Goaley families and his loyal housekeeper Joy in the passing of Fr Michael. I have very fond memories of him in Keelogues and Castlebar over the years. May his gentle soul Rest in Peace.

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