On October 11, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, CAPTAIN LAURENCE GATT, aged 67, husband of Maria, passed away peacefully after a long illness borne with a strong sense of fortitude and resilience.

Laurence was the beloved father of Corinne and Daniel and their respective husbands, Vincent and Greg, and adored grandfather of Michael, Katrina and Cayden. He also leaves behind his much-loved brother-in-law, Joseph and his wife Rita, sister-in-law Monica and her husband Nicholas and their children, Yasmine, John and Adam.

Mourning his passing are also several relatives, friends, colleagues and dedicated staff at St Catherine Pharmacy, Attard.

The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital on Wednesday, October 18 at 8.30am for St Mary’s parish church, Attard, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 9am.

No flowers by request but donations to Hospice Malta would be greatly appreciated.

Heartfelt appreciation is extended to staff at MDH, SAMOC and several overseas medical professionals who cared for him during the past 20 months.

May Laurence rest forever in the loving arms of the Lord.