Obituary for Vera Lessie Abela
Abela, Vera Lessie
It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Vera on Tuesday March
5th , 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
A loving Grandmother, Mother, Wife and friend to many.
Vera overcame many physical challenges over the years.
She was determined to live, and die, on her own terms. She was courageous and a fighter.
Vera in her 71st year, leaves behind her beloved husband Walter. Adored mother
of Samantha, Nicholas and Daniele (Eric hooper). Cherished grandmother of
Taylor, Georgia and; Kennedy. Sister of Donald, Christine, Tania
and predeceased by Joey, Johnny, and Patricia and her parents Nadia and Josip.
Vera will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all of her extended family and many friends.
Vera was an active member of the community. In better days, she volunteered her time between her parish St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Oshawa Garden Club and Hearth Place Cancer Centre over the years.
She loved crafting with her friends and playing in her garden. She cherished walks with her beloved dogs, Makwa and Mowgli. She was an avid reader and had a wonderful imagination. When she could, she loved to bake.
“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything” CS Lewis
Please join with the family for a Memorial Mass at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic
Church1314 Oxford Street, Oshawa on Saturday March 23rd at 11am.
A private family interment of ashes at Resurrection Cemetery to follow the gathering at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vera to Hearth Place Cancer Centre or
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.
For online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca
It is with immense sadness we announce the passing of Vera on Tuesday March
5th , 2024 at Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
A loving Grandmother, Mother, Wife and friend to many.
Vera overcame many physical challenges over the years.
She was determined to live, and die, on her own terms. She was courageous and a fighter.
Vera in her 71st year, leaves behind her beloved husband Walter. Adored mother
of Samantha, Nicholas and Daniele (Eric hooper). Cherished grandmother of
Taylor, Georgia and; Kennedy. Sister of Donald, Christine, Tania
and predeceased by Joey, Johnny, and Patricia and her parents Nadia and Josip.
Vera will be lovingly remembered and sadly missed by all of her extended family and many friends.
Vera was an active member of the community. In better days, she volunteered her time between her parish St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church, Oshawa Garden Club and Hearth Place Cancer Centre over the years.
She loved crafting with her friends and playing in her garden. She cherished walks with her beloved dogs, Makwa and Mowgli. She was an avid reader and had a wonderful imagination. When she could, she loved to bake.
“Her absence is like the sky, spread over everything” CS Lewis
Please join with the family for a Memorial Mass at St. Philip the Apostle Catholic
Church1314 Oxford Street, Oshawa on Saturday March 23rd at 11am.
A private family interment of ashes at Resurrection Cemetery to follow the gathering at the church.
In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Vera to Hearth Place Cancer Centre or
St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church would be appreciated by the family.
For online condolences, please visit armstrongfh.ca