On October 30, VIOLET CALLEJA, née Deacon, widow of Carmel, passed away peacefully comforted by the rites of Holy Church.

She went to meet her beloved husband and daughter Sandra. She leaves to mourn her sad loss her loving children Mariella, Stephen, Aldo, and Christopher, their respective spouses, her cherished grandchildren Jean, Violet, Shirley, Emmanuel, Maria Lara, Hannah, Andrea, Karl, and Julia, her sisters Doris, and Bice the youngest who she dearly loved, her in-laws, other relatives and friends.

The funeral cortège leaves Mater Dei Hospital on Thursday, November 7, at 8am for St Helen’s Basilica, Birkirkara, where Mass præsente cadavere will be said at 8.30am, followed by interment in the family grave at Santa Maria Addolorata Cemetery.

Violet loved flowers, especially pink ones, therefore the family would appreciate that those who attend would not wear black but something pink or colourful.

The family would appreciate that in lieu of flowers donations are instead made to Hospice Malta, Balzan, or the Sisters of the Poor Clares in St Julian’s.

Many thanks go to the staff of MAU1 and Surgical Ward 5, Mater Dei Hospital, for their dedication and care, and to Ever, her carer.