On Thursday 17th October 2024, the Lord called to himself Br Alfred Tabone OFM in the residence Christus Sacerdos, Birkirkara. Br Alfred was born in Valletta on 7th January 1934, son of Edward and Rose née Portelli. He wore the Franciscan habit on 25th September 1949. On 1st October 1950 he made his first temporary profession and on 20th March 1955 his final profession. He was ordained priest on 14th March 1959. He served in our convents in Ħamrun, Sliema, Baħar iċ-Ċagħaq and Valletta. For many years he taught at Stella Maris College, Gżira, and was also its spiritual director. He also ministered to the workers of the ex-Power Station in Marsa and in the Chapel or Our Lady of Graces (Ta’ Ċejlu). He died in the afternoon at the age of 90 years, 74 years of religious life and 65 years as a priest.
℣. Eternal rest, grant unto him, O LORD,
℟. And let perpetual light shine upon him.
℣. May he rest in peace.
℟. Amen.
May he rest in peace! R.I.P.