Obituaries

DESPOTT. On November 23, KARL ANTHONY of Sliema, formerly of Balzan, aged 71, passed away peacefully at home after a short illness borne with Christian fortitude surrounded by his loved ones, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his irreparable loss, his treasured wife, Maphine née Xuereb, his beloved children, Edward and Maria, his sisters Jean and Tania, brother Maurice, his in-laws, nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends. He will also be fondly remem-bered as a dedicated and well-loved educator, especially by his very many past students of physics, his favourite subject. Mass præsente cadavere will be said today, Saturday, December 1, at 2pm, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel parish church, Balluta, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery. The family would prefer not to receive visitors at this time. Rather than flowers, donations to the Ursuline Crèche, Sliema, and Hospice Malta, Balzan, would be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

FRENDO CUMBO. On November 29, at the Sisters of Charity convent, Tarxien, Sr M. PIA (of the Sisters of Charity), aged 82, passed away peacefully to meet the Risen Lord. She leaves to mourn her loss the congregation of the Sisters of Charity, her brother Alfred and his wife Carmen, her sister Connie and her husband Tony, in England her sisters Tessie, Polly, Rose, her brothers Pio and his wife Mary, Eddie and his wife Therese, her sister Annie and her husband Frank, nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. The funeral took place yesterday. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

HARWOOD. On November 30, at Mater Dei Hospital, EILEEN of St Paul’s Bay, passed away peacefully at the age of 98, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. She will be greatly missed by her daughter Pauline and her husband Tony Dowling, her other children in the UK, grandchildren, great-grand-children, other relatives and friends. The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, December 3, at 8.15am, for Our Lady of Sorrows (Marija Addolorata) parish church, St Paul’s Bay, where funeral Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am, followed by interment at the Divine Mercy (Ħniena Divina) Cemetery, St Paul’s Bay. No flowers by request but donations to Puttinu Cares, Mater Dei Hospital, will be greatly appreciated. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

THAKE. On November 27, at Mater Dei Hospital, MARTIN, aged 64, passed away suddenly after a short illness, comforted by the rites of Holy Church. He leaves to mourn his loss his loving sister Maryanne, his brothers Peter and Mavonia, Stephen and Deborah, John and Josanne, and David and Agnieska, his nephews and nieces Robert, Paula, Michael, Matthew, Christine, Steffi, Rachel, Max, Alex, Harry, Sophie and Nicole, his aunts Gladys, Lilian and Marionne, Heidi, widow of Wilfred, cousins, other relatives and friends, and all his students from various colleges where he taught. The funeral cortége leaves Mater Dei Hospital today, Saturday, December 1, at 9.30am, for the Sanctuary of the Divine Mercy, San Pawl tat-Tarġa, limits of Naxxar, where Mass præsente cadavere will be celebrated at 10am. No flowers by request but a donation to id-Dar tal-Providenza, Siġġiewi, will be greatly appreciated. The family regret that they will not be able to receive visitors. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

In Memoriam

ENGERER – DORIS. Treasured and everlasting memories of a beloved mummy and nanna who passed on December 1, 2009. We miss you more than words can say. Your daughters Camille Engerer and Loraine Hodgkins and John; your grandchildren Dominique and Leonie, Stephanie and David.

GATT – ANNA. In loving memory, on the first anniversary of her passing away.
Those we love don’t go away
They walk beside us every day.
Unseen, unheard, but always near,
Still loved, still missed and forever dear.
Peter, Mark and Alexia.

GRECH – ĊENSU. In loving and unfading memory of our dear father, today the 32nd anniversary of his death. Fondly remembered by his children Rosemary, Tony and Victor, in-laws, grandchildren, relatives and friends.

PARIS – EMANUEL. Treasured memories of a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, tomorrow being the 12th anniversary of his meeting the Lord. Deeply missed by his wife Frances, his children and their families. Mass will be celebrated at the Ursuline Crèche Sisters today, Saturday at 6.30pm.

TORTELL – JEANNE. Cherished and loving memories of our dearest mother on the 16th anniversary of her meeting with the Lord. Her children and their families. Lord, grant her eternal rest.

WALKER – GERALD. In loving memory of our father on the 20th anniversary of his passing away. Never forgotten by his children Tano, Josette and Doreen and their families. Lord, grant him eternal rest.

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