On December 20, at Sir Anthony Mamo Oncology Centre, CECILIA DEGAETANO, née Gaffiero, aged 84, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her loss her beloved husband Vincent, her dearest children James and his wife Mariella, Michael and his wife Sarah, and Corinne and her husband David, her adored grandchildren Amy, Nigel, Nicholas, Matthew, Daniel and Emma, her brothers Claude and his wife Louise and Joe and his wife Joan, her dear nieces and many other relatives and friends.

A celebration of her life will be held on Saturday, December 23, at 8.45am, at St Gregory’s parish church, Sliema, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

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

Lord, grant her eternal rest.