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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
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
Sincere sympathy to his brother and other relatives on the death of Canon Michael
Tony Chambers Newport co.mayo
May the Lord have mercy on fr goley
I remember him at national school
May Michael rest in peace
Mary Clynes, Collins
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
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.
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
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.
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
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
Sincere sympathy to the family of Fr. Goaley and to his close friend Joy Maye. May he rest in peace.
Johnny & catriona Gavin killawullaun
Sincere sympathy to fr Goaleys family ,Happy memories of him in Killawalla .may he rest in peace
Tom and betsy feerick and family kilvine.
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
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
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
Rip fr.michael
Matt McGrath
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.
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
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.
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
May his soul rest in peace.
Mary Walsh O’Connor (London)
May his gentle soul rest in peace.
Irene Moran Castlebar
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
My sincere sympathy to fr Michael family and friend may his soul rest in peace a true gentleman.
Michael and Ann Cannon Devlish killawalla
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sincere sympathy to all the family on the passing of fr michael rest in peace
Fr.Joe Feeley Kent and Aghamore .
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
Memories of his time in irishtown Rest in peace
Michael, Marie And Declan O Donnell, Castlerea, Co Roscommon.
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.
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
Sincere sympathy on the death of Fr.Goaley.
May he rest in peace.
Michael&MaureenWalsh Killawalla
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
may the lord have mercy on his soul
Flanagans carrowkeel turlough castlebar Co mayo
Deepest sympathy to all the family may he rest in peace
Mick & Mary Connolly, Breaffy
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
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
We offer our sincere condolences to all of Father Goaley family & friends on his sad passing may he rest in peace
Frances Gilmore
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
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..
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
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
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
Sincere sympathy to the Family on the death of Fr Goaley Rip a lovely man
Former Parishioner, Killawalla, Westport
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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