GOONAN, Pauline Margaret (née Cushing)

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Born on February 11, 1926. Passed away on April 19, 2020.

Passed away peacefully surrounded by family and compassionate staff at Mercy Place Colac.

“A Lifetime of Community Service”

Loved wife of Sydney (dec). Mother and mother-in-law to Jennifer and Dyson, Anthony and Anne, Peter and Heather, Timothy and Barbara, Patrick and Jeanette. Cherished Nana to her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Pauline was exceptional within the Colac Community. We treasure the memory of her commitment, endeavour and devotion in sharing her musical talent. We will miss her Public Persona and her private, steadfast personality.

“The Piano was her expression of Love”

Funeral Notice

Service: Friday April 24, 2020

Due to Government restrictions, a private service will be held.
A Memorial Service will be held once the restriction have been lifted.

16 tributes Leave your tribute

  1. My deepest sympathy to all the family. Pauline was a beautiful person who was truly gifted in playing the piano and organ. R.I.P

    Jennie nicholls (née Lyness) April 20 2020 5:16 pm

  2. What a beautiful lady she was…a great loss to our town…RIP Pauline…

    Catherine O'Loughlin April 20 2020 6:30 pm

  3. My deepest sympathy to all the Goonan family on the passing of Aunty Pauline. Loving memories of a wonderful lady.
    played the piano at mine and Gus’s wedding also his funeral. Thinking of you all, Veronica Lowe ( Goonan). ????

    Veronica Lowe April 20 2020 7:33 pm

  4. Such a lovely lady, always smiling, we will miss you….. RIP

    Leanne Wisbey April 20 2020 9:46 pm

  5. Nana…
    You will be deeply missed
    Heaven has gained another Angel
    Give Pa a big hug for me
    RIP…
    Love your Grand daughter Kristy and Great Grand daughters Casey & Candice xxx

    Kristy Goonan April 21 2020 12:15 pm

  6. Nana, thank you for always being such a bright light in all of our lives. Your passion and engagement in the community has set an example for all of us to follow. Your ability and talent in all things you did in life (especially the piano/organ) will always impress us. We don’t think in our entire lives we ever saw you break your smile, always welcoming us with open arms. All of our family can all attest to the love you showed and provided us with. Thank you for always being our Nana, we will always cherish the many loving memories we have of you. Rest In Peace, we are thinking of you in heaven alongside our Pa. Love from your grandchildren Rhys and Dominique.

    Rhys and Dominique April 21 2020 10:33 pm

  7. Passed away peacefully 19 April 2020 aged 94 years.
    Loving Mum and Mother in-law to Patrick and Jeanette, Nana to Daniel, George, Kristy and Anthony, Edward and Karlea and Great Nana to Casey, Candice, Madison and Emily.
    Thank you to all staff in the Graham Hub at Mercy Place Colac for the caring and compassionate way you looked after her.
    May your music be as entertaining in your next journey as it was for everyone during this one. We and the community will miss you.
    Rest In Peace.

    Patrick and Jeanette Goonan and Families. April 22 2020 9:12 am

  8. Loved mother of Timothy and Mother in law of Barbara.

    Loved Nana of Jon, Dominique and Rhys. Friend of Linda.

    Nana G to Anneke and Freja.

    Gone to see Syd. Playing the piano in heaven.

    Tim Goonan, Barbara Douglas and Families April 22 2020 10:44 am

  9. Deepest Sympathy to Jenny, Tony, Peter, Tim, Paddy and all Families on the passing of Aunty Pauline. A life well lived. Reunited with Uncle Syd. ????????

    Annette & Trevor GARDNER & Family April 22 2020 1:37 pm

  10. Sincere condolences to all of Pauline’s family. We loved visiting Mercy place for their intergenerational playgroup and having Pauline play the piano for us. A lovely lady.

    Rose & Miles Allan April 22 2020 5:39 pm

  11. Our thoughts are with Jenny, Tony, Peter,Tim and Paddy on the passing of your Mum, a Lady who loved sharing her enjoyment of life.
    Laurie and Mary Goonan & Family.

    Laurie Goonan April 22 2020 9:59 pm

  12. Our heartfelt sympathy to Pauline’s family at this time. We will never forget Pauline’s zest for life, her selfless commitment to the local community, her generosity in sharing her talents and to her amazing contribution to the life of St. Brendan’s Parish community. We were blessed to have her presence in our lives. Dearly loved and never forgotten.
    Pat and Marita O’Shea & family.

    Marita O'Shea April 23 2020 2:21 pm

  13. My dear Jenny and family. Your mother was such a special lady and I am honoured that I spent many happy times with her and the residents of Polwarth House and Corangamarah at our singalongs
    Sincere sympathy, Evelyn Allan.

    Evelyn allan April 23 2020 5:42 pm

  14. Deepest sympathy to Paulines family. She brought such joy to residents at Barongarook Gardens when she played the piano for our singalongs
    Residents and Staff.

    Lyn Oates April 28 2020 10:01 pm

  15. Regards to all family from Michael Finnigan

    Michael Finnigan May 1 2020 9:10 pm

  16. Sincere condolences to the Goonan family.Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Caterina,Vince and the Vinci family

    Vince Vinci May 2 2020 10:48 pm

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