Phil Goyette
1933-2026
Passed away peacefully on January 17, 2026, in Montreal.
Predeceased by his wife Ginette (Huot) in 2013 and his son Stephen (Maureen) in 2011.
Phil will be greatly missed and lovingly remembered by his daughters Suzanne (Bill) and Lianne (Frank); grandchildren Alexandra (Scott), Charlotte (Francis), Bianca (Logan), Nicholas, Genevieve, Stephen Jr. (Desiree) and Patrick; and great-grandchildren Jasper, Bryce, Stephen Jr., Raymond and Thomas.
Phil played his first 7 of 16 seasons in the NHL with Montreal where he helped win four consecutive Stanley Cup championships from 1957-1960. He also played for the New York Rangers, Buffalo Sabres, and St. Louis Blues, where he won the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy in 1970. Phil also became the first coach of the New York Islanders in 1972.
After his playing career, he was an active volunteer in his hometown of Lachine. A passionate golfer, he always enjoyed playing golf with his brother Raymond and his many friends, who continued to visit with him after his golfing days had ended. Phil’s family would like to thank all the caring staff at the Sunrise Residence in DDO, the Valleyfield Suroît Hospital and the Montreal General Hospital. You all contributed to making this last period of his life as comfortable as possible and supporting his family members.
Visitations will be held at the Lakeshore Cardinal Funeral Home at 560 Chemin du Bord-du-Lac-Lakeshore in Dorval, Quebec on Friday, February 27, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., followed by a funeral service in Lakeshore Cardinal’s chapel.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his name to the Concussion Legacy Foundation.
8 thoughts on “Phil Goyette”
Je désire exprimer mes plus sincères condoléances à la famille. Veuillez recevoir l’expression de ma profonde sympathie.
Je vous offre mes plus sincères condoléances. Mes pensées vous accompagnent.
Bien sûr, Phil était bien connu en tant que joueur de hockey professionnel. Il a également eu une deuxième carrière en tant que vendeur/directeur des ventes pour United Customs Brokers pour 40 ans. Mon père a embauché Phil lorsqu’il jouait au hockey pour travailler pendant la saison morte. Il était très respecté et apprécié des clients et du personnel. Un vrai gentleman.
Suis très ému de perdre un cousin qui a longtemps été mon voisin quand nous étions jeunes.
Je ne suis pas très habile avec l’usage des facilités électroniques.
On se revois bientôt.
Un grand Homme nous a quitté
Nous avons eu la chance de l’avoir comme voisin à notre arrivée sur la 825e avenue, à Lachine. Quel bel accueil! Et quel voisin merveilleux, ne manquant jamais de nous saluer, prendre de nos nouvelles, nous donner un petit conseil et surtout, de nous faire rire avec une petite blague! Un homme d’une belle sagesse et d’une grande joie de vivre!
Vous allez nous manquer, cher Voisin.
Reposez en paix, M. Goyette!
Nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille.
La famille Simard Ghamari
Sincères condoléances de notre part Yvon Lambert et moi-même à ses filles et leurs familles . C’était toujours un immense plaisir de le voir dans l’entourage du Canadien avec sa belle énergie et sa bonne humeur.
On conservera de merveilleux souvenirs de lui, il est parti rejoindre ses merveilleux amis Dollard St-Laurent et Elmer Lach, c’était tout un trio d’amis eux autres! Bon courage à la famille!
I will miss my friend Phil because he was such a pleasure to be around. I played golf with him for over 20 years both at Summerlea and at l’Atlantide.
My fondest memory of the time spent with Phil is when I shared what he knew was his last round of golf at l’Atlantide ……he was so happy……
May he rest in peace.
JP Martineau
Grew up in New York. Watched him play for the Rangers. Always a gentleman. An excellent player. He gave us fans his best. Never forgot the line of Goyette , Nevin, and Marshall.
My condolences to his family. He was a great man.
Rest in peace, Phil. Thank you Phil. Merci.