BANAVAGE. On October 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, ROBERT, widower of Maria, aged 97, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his children Paul and his wife Monica, Sunny and his wife Minerva, Anna and her husband Mark Satariano, his grandchildren, their respective spouses, his great-grandchildren, relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, October 12, at 1.30pm for Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery chapel, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 2pm, followed by interment in the family grave. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares Children’s Cancer Support Group, Rainbow Ward, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
DINGLI. On Thursday, October 12, at Mater Dei Hospital, ANNA (Annie) of Marsa, aged 66, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her loss her daughter Claire, partner Joe, her brothers Joe, Maurice, Benjamin and Johnny, her sisters Maria, Therese and Rita, their spouses, nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, October 14 at 8am for Maria Regina parish church, Marsa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.45am. No flowers by request, Donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
KINGSTON. On October 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, MICHAEL, of San Ġwann, aged 85, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of the Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Doris née Bartolo, their sons Michael and his wife Micheline and Martyn; their grandchildren Rebecca, George, Alexander, Eleanor, Natasha, Edward and Martyn; his brother Alfred and his daughters Trisha, Audrey and Paula and their spouses and his grandchildren and great grandchildren; their nephew Kevin and his wife Mary and their family; other relatives and many friends, particularly among the members of the Royal British Legion, British Residents’ Association and The Malta Union Club where he was one time Chairman and Treasurer. The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Thursday, October 12, at 1pm for the chapel at Casa Leone, Sacred Heart Avenue, St Julian’s, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 2pm followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. No flowers by request but donations to Malta Diabetes Association would be appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.
KIRK MacDERMOTT. On October 9, at Hilltop Gardens in Simblia Care Home, MARGARET, aged 87, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her children Jane and husband Nick, Jeremy and wife Bettina, her beloved grandchildren, Lucy and husband Dave, Ben, Annabel, Daisy and fiancé Olly, Amy and fiancé Oscar, Emily, great-grandchildren Jamie and Wilco, step children and other relatives and friends. Forever in our hearts. The funeral will be held at the Sanctuary of Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa on Monday, October 16, at 10am. No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta, Balzan, will be greatly appreciated.
LINWOOD. On October 11, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARIANNA of Vittoriosa, aged 90, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church, surrounded by her family. She leaves to mourn her loss her children David, Manuel, Lawrence, Carmen and Frederick, their respective spouses, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, her sister Maria Castagna, her nephews, nieces, family and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Saturday, October 14 at 7.30am for St Lawrence parish church, Vittoriosa, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment at St Lawrence Cemetery, Vittoriosa. Beautiful memories silently kept of one that we loved and will never forget. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
OAKES. On October 10, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARJORIE née Bath, widow of Alan, formerly of Mellieħa, aged 86, passed away peacefully. She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved sons Robin and Glenn, her daughters-in-law Michelle and Anne, her grandchildren Benjamin, Zara and Nicola, other relatives and friends. Interment takes place tomorrow, Friday, October 13, at 4pm at Sultana tal-Vittorji cemetery, Mellieħa. Dear Lord, may he rest in peace and time help us deal with our loss.
In Memoriam
ATTARD – MARIA on the 19th anniversary of her demise. Sadly missed and always in our thoughts and prayers. Her only daughter Frances and her husband Joe Fenech, grandchildren, Jonathan and Nicola and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.
ATTARD MONTALTO – MADELEINE. On her second anniversary. Remembering an amazing mother and grandmother who loved the Lord and life and brought love, joy and laughter to all. You are greatly missed. “Her children rise up and call her blessed.”
GALEA – PAUL. In loving memory of a beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather on the 16th anniversary of his death. Always remembered by his children Iro, Tony, Franco, Sandra and their families.
Memorial service
A memorial service to celebrate the life of MICHAEL JOHN TURNER will be held on Monday, October 23, at 7pm, at St Paul’s Anglican Pro-Cathedral, West Street, Valletta and will be followed by a reception at 6/7, Marsamxett Street, Valletta.