On June 10, JOHN ANTHONY MELLOY, aged 86, died as he would have wished, quietly at home in Nadur, wrapped in the extraordinary love of family and comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

John was a dedicated husband first and foremost.

Preceded in death by his beloved wife, Marie, whom he described as his ‘first and last home’.

He will be dearly missed and forever in the hearts of his six children Tony, Neil, David, Paul, Tina and Anne-Marie. John treasured his children, his daughters and sons-in-law, and embraced every moment that he had with them.

He especially loved his unique role as grandad Gozo, influencing and enriching the lives of his grandchildren in England, Scotland, Hong Kong, New Zealand, Australia and America.

A proud Scot and Celtic supporter, John was also a rare combination of someone who had a love of life and a firm understanding of what was important – the simplicity of living a life with those you love.