On May 27, JOE DARMANIN, aged 82, passed away peacefully, comforted by the rites of Holy Church and surrounded by his family.

He leaves to mourn his loss his beloved wife Anne Marie née Cuschieri, his daughter Carol Smith, his son Edward and his wife Elizabeth née Attard Montalto, his daughter Philippa and her husband John Said, and his treasured grandchildren Francesca and her fiancé Jeremy, Michela, Rebecca, Matthew, Emma and Timothy. He also leaves to mourn his loss his sisters Yvonne Zammit Tabona and Anne Clough, his in-laws Albert Cuschieri, Antoinette Cuschieri and Christine and Alex Agius Cesareo, his nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège will leave Mater Dei Hospital on Tuesday, May 31, at 9am for Stella Maris parish church, Sliema, where Mass praesente cadavere will be said at 9.30am.

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

The family would like to thank the staff at Casa Arkati and the consultant and staff at Medical Ward 1 for their care and dedication. 

Lord, grant him eternal rest.