HARDING. On August 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIAN, née West, aged 85, and on August 13, at home, Chief Justice Emeritus Professor HUGH HARDING, aged 88, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. They leave to mourn their sad loss their children Karin and her husband Gerard Spiteri Maempel, Rhona and her husband Nicholas Samut-Tagliaferro, and David, and their grandchildren Francesca and her husband Thomas Schwalbe, Federica, Ella, Sarah, John and Julian, Marian’s brother David and his wife Ursula, her sister Irene and John, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family regret they are unable to receive visitors. Lord, grant them eternal rest. Not even in death did they part.
MIFSUD BONNICI. On August 13, ANTOINETTE, (Ines), née Mangion, widow of Carmel, aged 89, of Ħamrun, residing at St Vincent de Paul Residence, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her seven children, Richard and his wife Vicky, Dorothy, widow of Mark Anastasi, Martin and his wife Doris, Miriam and her husband Lolly Camilleri, Marco and his wife Silvana, Joanne and her husband Benny Spiteri and Noel and his wife Irene, her sister Rose and her husband Charles, in-laws, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves St Vincent de Paul Residence tomorrow at 8am for St Francis church, Ħamrun, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. By request please, donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. The family would like to thank all staff at St Vincent de Paul Residence, including doctors, nurses and carers. Lord, grant her peace and eternal rest.
QUINN. On August 6, PATRICK JOSEPH, aged 78, passed away peacefully. He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Bernadette, née Anastasi, his children Vincent, Peter, Maria Marriott, step-daughter Alexandra Andrews and their spouses, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, other relatives and friends. The funeral takes place on Monday, August 18 at Oakham, Rutland, UK. May he rest in the peace of the Risen Lord.
SAYDON. On August 13, MARION, née Vella Bonavita, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Joseph Henry, her daughter Christina and her husband Jacques, her son Henry, her beloved grandson Max, her brother Charles, relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.45am for St Theresa Sanctuary, Valley Road, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 9.15am, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
SPITERI. On August 13, at Boffa Hospital, FRANCES, aged 66, of Msida, residing at St Julian’s, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her husband Jerry, her children Charmaine and Jonathan and their loved ones and their families, her grandchildren Leon, Jade and Zack, her brothers Johnny and David, her brother-in-law Joe and sister-in-law Maria, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital tomorrow at 8.30am for St Julian’s parish church where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
In Memoriam
BORG – ANTONIA and JOSEPH, on the 15th and 34th anniversary of their death on August 15 and 16 respectively. Dearly missed by their children and their respective families. Lord, grant them eternal rest.
GATT – LINA. Treasured memories of a very much loved mother, grandmother and great-grandmother on the 22nd anniversary of her death. Her daughter Marie and all the family.
VELLA – ANTHONY. Treasured memories of a dear father and grandfather, especially today, being the 20th anniversary of his demise. Always in our thoughts and prayers. Connie and Edgar, Tanya, Martin, Robert and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
Unfailing prayer to St Anthony
O, holy St Anthony, gentlest of saints, your love for God and charity for His creatures made you worthy, when on earth, to possess miraculous powers. Miracles waited on your word, which you were ever ready to speak for those in trouble and anxiety. Encouraged by this thought, I implore of you to obtain for me (request). The answer to my prayer may require a miracle, even so, you are the saint of miracles. O gentle and loving St Anthony, whose heart was ever so full of human sympathy, whisper my petition into the ears of the sweet infant Jesus, who loved to be folded in your arms, and the gratitude of my heart will ever be yours. A. Demajo.
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