On May 5, MONICA ATTARD of Sliema, aged 74, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter Nicky and her husband Knut Eirik Hesla, her son Chris and his wife Karen Mintoff, her sister Denise and her husband Edward McGrath, her brother Paul and his wife Angela Attard, her partner Adrian Borg Cardona and her grandchildren, nephews and nieces, other relatives and her many friends.

The funeral Mass will be said on Friday, May 10, at 9.30am at Jesus of Nazareth parish church, Sliema, followed by interment at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

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

Lord, grant her eternal rest.

The family would like to thank Eleanor Koustas, the doctor and all the staff at Hospice Malta for their invaluable support, as well as the consultant and all the staff and doctors at Mater Dei Hospital who supported and cared for Monica throughout her cancer journey.