Linda Yale was a validated Canadian supercentenarian who was the oldest known living person in the province of British Columbia.
Linda Yale was born on 28 December 1912 in Montréal, Québec, Canada.
In the 1930s, Yale was the only female fencer in the province and regularly competed against men. She was also the only woman on the cross-country skiing team.
Yale at the age of 106 (Source: Richmond News)
At some point in her life, she got married and moved to British Columbia with him. The couple had several children together.
In her later years, she was an avid quilter and keen philanthropist; she frequently donated quilts to the less fortunate in the area.
Linda Yale passed away on 11 March 2024 in Richmond, British Columbia.
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