ABELA, Linda

Linda Abela
1945 – 2025
Linda Abela, beloved wife of the late Phil Abela, passed away in Taber on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at the age of 79 years.
Relatives and friends are invited to meet with the family at the Royal Canadian Legion, 5205 – 48 Avenue, Taber on Saturday, March 22, 2025 between 1:00 P.M. and 3:00 P.M. A brief program will begin at 2:00 P.M. Condolences may be forwarded by visiting our website at www.southlandfuneral.com.
Linda grew up in Wallsend Upon Tyne in the Northeast of England. She was the second youngest of eight Clemitson children. At the age of nineteen, she married her sweetheart Phil and had two children, Graham (Angeline) and Chris (Morgan). They immigrated as a family to Cambridge, Ontario and then settled in Taber in 1977. Linda worked several jobs during her time in Taber but loved most, her time as the secretary and occasional librarian at Barnwell School.
Linda was the happiest around family and enjoyed her grandchildren the most. Brennan, Kaden, Abigail, Evan, and Gavin will truly miss their Nana.
Linda and Phil were fortunate to travel the world and after Phil’s death six years ago, Linda was still able to travel with close friends, cousins and nieces.
Linda loved playing card games and bridge was her favorite. The family can’t tell you the number of hours that she played bridge, either sitting at the kitchen table or later playing contract bridge in Lethbridge. Her competitiveness only trumped by the friendships made over the years.
Linda passed after a serious cancer diagnosis that took everyone by surprise, especially her. She was surrounded by family and friends as she left this world to be with Phil, her beloved husband of fifty four years. Her fight was short but fierce and we shall miss her spunk, laughter, and hugs.
Linda’s family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Roth and the nurses Carla, Jackie and Jamie for their support in the final days and to the health care aids that allowed their mother to pass peacefully at home.
If friends so desire, memorial tributes in Linda’s name may be made directly to the Taber Food Bank, 5512 – 48 Avenue, Taber, Alberta T1G 1S4.
Arrangements in care of Southland Funeral Chapel, Taber. Telephone: (403) 223-8778.