Social and Personal

Dr ANTHONY VASSALLO and Miss LOUISE SCHEMBRI The marriage took place on October 2, 1966, at the Archbishop's Palace, Valletta. His Grace the Archbishop Michael Gonzi officiated. Congratulations and best wishes. Thank you for all you do for us. May God bless you always. With lots of love Paula, Henriette and John.

Obituary

BUTTIGIEG. On October 1, SERAPHINE, passed peacefully away at the venerable age of 100. Widow of Salvu, mother of the late Edgar, she leaves to mourn her loss her children Fernande and Joe, George and Connie, René, Armando and Polly, Germaine and Nick, her sister Josephine St John, grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Christ the King parish church, Paola, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 3 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. God grant her eternal rest.

CASSAR - On Sunday, October 1, at St Luke's Hospital, MARIKA, née Grech, of Sta Venera, residing in Bugibba, aged 61, passed peacefully away, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Godwin, her brothers- and sisters-in-law Artemis, Erol, Irma, David and Dennis, their respective spouses, her cousins, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 8.30 a.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9 a.m., followed by interment in the family vault. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be greatly appreciated.

CORSER. On October 1, at Zammit Clapp Hospital, PHILIP FRANCIS, aged 91, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Connie, his children Rosalie, Irene, Jennifer, Susan, Dennis, their respective spouses, families, relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves Zammit Clapp Hospital tomorrow at 1.45 p.m. for Pope Pius X parish church, Sta Lucija, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m., followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata cemetery.

DEBONO. On October 1, SEBASTIAN, aged 89, passed peacefully away at his home comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Philippa, his children Dr George and his wife Maritsa, Dr Godwin and his wife Nathalie, his grandchildren Jean Claude, Jeanelle, Elaine and her husband Christian, Denise and her fiancé Mark, great-grandson Daniel, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital today at 2.30 p.m. for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 3 p.m. followed by interment. Donations to Dar tal-Providenza will be appreciated.

MAMO. On September 30, at St Luke's Hospital, JOHN B. of Gzira, aged 90, widower of Maria née Imbroll, passed peacefully away comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss his son Alfred, his daughters Henriette and her husband Albert Soler, Doreen and her husband Emanuel Farrugia, his grandchildren Vanessa and her husband Noel Buhagiar, Clarissa, Nathaniel, Nicolette and Francesca, his great-grandchild Michela, his sisters Carmela widow of Vincent Micallef, Mary widow of Arthur Young, his brothers Raphael, France and his wife Bice, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. - R.I.P. The funeral leaves St Luke's Hospital tomorrow at 2 p.m. for Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Gzira where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2.30 p.m. followed by interment at the Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request, but donations to Dar tal-Providenza, Siggiewi, will be appreciated. Lord grant him eternal rest. A prayer is solicited. "He who pursues righteousness and love, finds life, prosperity and honour" (Prov. 21:21).

Appreciation - Anthony (Tony) Fenech

A. Bonnici, president, Malta Philatelic Society, writes:

Tony, as we all fondly called him, passed peacefully away in London on September 23, comforted by the rites of Holy Church while attending Stampex 2006.

Tony was first of all very much of a family man, endowing his family with love and devotion, ensuring their well-being. He was indeed a beloved husband and father. He was an extremely intelligent, humble man, without any airs and graces, quiet, calm, serene, with a unique sense of humour, always having a good word for everybody.

A first-class educator, with a passion for meticulous detail, very much sought after as a mathematics teacher, his students obtaining the highest grades in O and A level mathematics, instrumental in reforming the mathematics curriculum in Malta, serving as an indefatigable and scrupulous teacher at St Theresa Grammar School and the Junior Lyceum. He later became head of the Prof. Guzè Galea secondary school, Qormi, standing no nonsense from any quarter, firm but humane in his approach to students and teachers under his jurisdiction, which, coupled with a smile and a twinkle in his eye, immediately disarmed the most hardened individual.

He was loved and held in very high esteem by his students, teachers and the Ministry of Education.

I have known Tony since we were 12-14 years old, meeting at Anton's, the stamp dealer in Old Bakery Street, where from that early age he collected Great Britain stamps used in Malta. Over the years his knowledge of philately become profound, developing a special love for Maltese postal history. After the demise of John Mercieca, he replaced him on the Stamp Advisory Board, where his postal knowledge, constant advice and attention to detail was sought, greatly welcomed and appreciated.

He was one of the founder members of the Malta Philatelic Society which was inaugurated in April 1966, contributing regularly to our journal (Postal Diary) and other researched philatelic articles. He was nominated to represent us at the Federation Internationale de Philatelie, winning several large vermeil medals for his exhibits both in Malta and at FIP exhibitions abroad, becoming one of the pillars of our Philatelic Society.

The yearly philatelic exhibition, Maltex, started in 1959, was his idea and remained under his constant direction, always seeking new ideas, and ways how to improve on previous exhibitions. He was held in very high esteem in philatelic circles both in Malta and overseas and in 2002, was elected member by "the Royal Philatelic Society of London".

Before leaving for London on the 21st, he had sent me the final draft of the Maltex 2006 programme, informing me that he had finalised all the negotiations with all parties concerned.

In spite of his demise, Maltex 2006 will be held this year in his honour, because he had given it birth, worked very hard for it, and had it very much at heart. The Malta Philatelic Society committee was convinced that he would want us to go ahead. On behalf of the Malta Philatelic Society, I would like to convey to his wife Gemma, to his children and their families our most profound condolences.

May God grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

BORG. In ever loving memory of CHARLES (ex-Director, Marina Milling & Grain Handling Company), on the 18th anniversary of his passing on to a better life. A prayer is solicited. His family.

BORG - PAULINE (Tantine). Cherished memories of a dear aunt and great aunt on the 24th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Lord grant her eternal rest.

BUGEJA. Remembering my dearest husband JOHN, today being his seventh anniversary.
Dreams and memories of
Our past life that mean
The most to me make
This day a very special day.
Always in our memory. His wife Jo and family.

CORDINA PEREZ - DOROTHY. In loving memory of a dear mother, today the 13th anniversary of her death. Never forgotten by her daughters Beatrice, Theresa, her brothers, sisters, in-laws and friends. Lord grant her eternal rest.

COSTER - In loving memory of MARY on the 26th anniversary of her death. Fondly remembered by her husband, son, daughters, grandchildren, sisters, in-laws, relatives and friends. Lord grant her eternal rest.

CURMI - VICTOR. Treasured memories of an exemplary and dedicated father on the 50th anniversary of his death. Always in the prayers and thoughts of his family.

De GABRIELE - EDWARD De GABRIELE, MD. Lovingly remembered and greatly missed today and every day. Mariquita, Raphael and Claire, Angele and Alan, Aline and Ernest and Michael and his five grandchildren.

De GABRIELE - Dr EDWARD De GABRIELE. In loving memory of a dear friend and family doctor, today the seventh anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Tony, Bernadette, Alexander and Anatole.

GRIMA - GEORGE. On the sixth anniversary of his death. Lovingly remembered by his wife Clare, his children Alexandra, Roberta, Jeanine and their respective families. Lord grant him eternal rest. A Mass for the repose of his soul will be said today at 6.30 p.m. at St Patrick's church, Sliema.

MELI - GAETANA. An exemplary wife and mother whose life was dedicated to the love and welfare of her family. Specially remembered with love and admiration on her fourth anniversary and sadly missed by her sons, daughters and their family.

SPITERI - CHARLES. Treasured memories of a beloved husband, father and grandfather who went to meet the Risen Lord 28 years ago today. Always in our thoughts and prayers. His wife Imelda Spiteri Binett, his children Josephine, Donald, Natalie, Raymond and Marco, in-laws, grandchildren and relatives. May God grant him eternal rest.

WARRINGTON. In loving memory of EDWIN, today the 29th anniversary of his death. Now as ever so close to our hearts. Melita, Walter and Denise.

Irish Music Workshop

An Irish trio will conduct a music workshop on Irish music at the Mediterranean Institute's music room at the University of Malta on Thursday at 3 p.m.

The event is being held on the occasion of the state visit to Malta by the President of Ireland Mary McAleese.

The trio is composed of Peter Browne, who plays the Irish pipes and wooden flute, Brenda McCann, on the fiddle/violin, and Tristan Rosentock, who plays the Irish drum. They will give a talk about the characteristics and evolution of Irish music and will also give a short musical demonstration of Irish music.

The seminar is being organised by the director of the Mediterranean Institute, Simon Mercieca, with the support of the Irish Embassy in Malta and Eugene Downes, cultural event coordinator at the Irish Foreign Ministry.

Entrance is free.

What's On Today

Exhibitions
9 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 6 to 9.30 p.m. at Vittoriosa local council, Couvre Porte, Moments, an exhibition of paintings on glass and canvas by Annabelle Gauci Borda.
At the Inquisitor's Palace, Vittoriosa, The Cards Of Destiny: Gambling, Luck and Magic, an exhibition organised by the Associazione Culturale Le Tarot and Heritage Malta in collaboration with the Biblioteca Classense of Ravenna.
At the Public Library, Vajringa Street, Victoria, exhibition organised by the Gozo Philatelic Society.