On June 23, at Saint James Capua Hospital, LYDIA BLAKE, née Vella, aged 92, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family.

She will always be loved and cherished by her beloved children Audrey and her husband Mark, James and his wife Sheryl Ann, her precious granddaughters Lisa and Emma and her husband Luke, together with her in-laws, her nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

Mass to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday, June 25, at 2 pm, at Ibraġ parish church, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

The family would like to thank all her doctors, nurses and staff at The Imperial Care Home and St James Capua Hospital for their unwavering care and support.

The family would welcome donations to Puttinu Cares in loving memory of their beloved Lydia.

Lord, grant her eternal rest.