ANTHONY CECIL POOLE, OBE, of Tewkesbury, residing in Madliena, peacefully passed away at Mater Dei Hospital on July 23, aged 93, comforted by the rites of the Holy Catholic Church.

A beloved husband of Josephine, née Pandolfino, much-loved father of Steve, Nick and his partner Peggy Desaunay, Helen and her husband Mike Fenwick, Hayley and her husband Emad Benosman, Heidi and her husband Dominic Micallef, and Lisa and her husband Tim Readman, a devoted grandfather to Robert, Louis, Daniel, Michael, Natasha, Laura, Samuel, Bethany, Isaac, Benjamin and Aimee, and a cherished great-grandfather.

He will also be deeply missed by his nephews, nieces, extended family, friends, and all who had the privilege of knowing him.

The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, July 28 at 1.30pm for Tal-Ibraġġ parish church, where Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at 2pm, followed by cremation overseas.

Family flowers only, by request.

Donations in Anthony’s memory to Hospice Malta or Caritas Malta would be greatly appreciated.

Lord, grant him eternal rest, and let perpetual light shine upon him.

May he rest in peace.