Martin (Mattie) Scales

Martin (Mattie) Scales, Rafee, Headford, Co. Galway, 15th January 2021, peacefully at UHG, following a short illness. Predeceased by his parents, Kathleen and Bob Scales, his aunt Mae Monaghan and her husband Patie. Deeply regretted and fondly remembered by his cousins, his lifelong and many close friends and neighbours and the greater Cloughanover and Headford Community.

Mattie was the heartbeat of the local area; a loyal friend, a kind and generous neighbour, always honest and upright, a supreme card-drive host and a fair and firm adjudicator in dissension or dispute in cards and a reliable taxi for his many friends after a night out. He was a skilled and tasteful farmer who dedicated his life to his parish and community. A founding member of the Cloughanover Community Centre, he coordinated all local activities over the years, including the grotto and the graveyard. He was caretaker of Cloughanover Primary School, a dedicated member of St. Mary's Church Choir and Church Steward, a life-long pioneer, an avid local historian and photographer, a keen Galway and Headford GAA Supporter, who lived his life to the full in a spirit of generosity and community service. He made an unparalleled contribution to his local area and is mourned by the entire community.

Ní bheidh a leithéid ann go deo

Mattie's remains will arrive at St. Mary's Church, Headford on Sunday, 17th of January, for requiem Mass at 1 o'clock. Mass may be viewed live on Headford Parish facebook page or on parish webcam www.churchtv.ie/headford. Mattie will then be laid to rest with his parents in Cummer Cemetery.

All funeral arrangements will take place privately in respect of current Government restrictions. If you would like to leave a message of sympathy, please do so in the condolence section below.

Route from St. Mary's Church Headford to Cummer Cemetery:
Leaving the church, turning right at the traffic lights onto the Galway Road. Pausing at the Cloughanover Grotto and Cloughanover Community Centre. Taking a left at Rafee and pausing at his home. Travelling onwards to Caltra, turning left towards Corner Chapel, turning right towards Caherlistrane and Belclare. Taking the 1st right after Belclare and then the 1st left, pausing at his place of birth, then onwards to the N17 junction. Right onto N17, left at the Stella Maris Nursing Home/Cummer Cemetery signs and onwards to Cummer Cemetery.