On July 27, at St Peter’s Monastery, Mdina, Sr MARIA ANNA SCHEMBRI OSB, at the venerable age of 99, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours, comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She leaves to mourn her irreparable loss, Maria Adeodata Dei Marchesi Testaferrata De Noto OSB, her carers, staff of the monastery and her many nephews and nieces, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, August 3, at 7.30am, for the Mosta Basilica, in her hometown, where Mass will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the crypt of the monastery.

May the Lord grant her eternal rest.