On August 2, Dr JOSEPH BRINCAT, of Marsa, aged 80, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

He leaves to mourn his loss his wife Rose Marie, his children Antonella Berry Brincat and her husband Brian, and Stephan Brincat and his wife Fiona, his grandchildren Raquel Berry and Amy Brincat, his sister Doris Schembri, widow of Gaetano Schembri, his brothers-in-law Dr John Buttigieg and his wife Rose and Dr Emmanuel Buttigieg and his wife Maria, in-laws, nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his late sister Monica.

The funeral leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Monday, August 5, at 8.30am followed by a cortège at the Malta Labour Party headquarters in Ħamrun.

Mass praesente cadavere will be celebrated at St Publius parish church, Floriana, at 9.15am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

A collection is not being planned at the service but online donations or cheques to the Malta Community Chest Fund are welcome.

Lord, grant him eternal rest.