Emmanuela (aka Lilian) (Bonello) Chandler, 72, of Lincoln, and formally Lakeland, FL, passed away on July 13, 2016, following a long and difficult battle with lung cancer. She was born July 28, 1943, in Gzira, Malta, to Joseph and Mary (Anastasi) Bonello. She is survived by husband, Robert V., son, Lt. Colonel Vernon A. (Lisa), granddaughter, Katelyn, all of Lincoln, sister, Silvana Cachia Caruana (Edward), brothers Anthony Bonello (Victoria), Ronald Bonello (May) and Adrian Bonello, all of Malta and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Service will be held in Malta followed by interment. Lilian worked as an Insurance Agent and Assistant Cashier for Cassar and Cooper in Valletta, Malta, until her marriage in 1969 and thereafter became a homemaker. Her major hobby was sewing in which she was a Professional Seamstress. She also knitted and participated in a Lakeland Womens Bowling League for more than 20 years, once winning a National Doubles Championship. The family wishes to acknowledge and thank sincerely Dr. Randy Heysek and staff at Lakelands Watson Clinic Cancer Center and Dr. Stephen G. Dunder and staff at Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center in Lincoln for their excellent professional treatment, patience and understanding. Additionally, the family wishes to thank the Nurses and Aides at the Pathways to Compassion Hospice of Lincoln. The family is most appreciative of the leadership of the Nebraska Army National Guard and the colleagues of Lt. Colonel Chandler for their compassion and for allowing family to come first during this difficult time. Memorials may be sent to The Nebraska Cancer Research Center, 4600 Valley Road, Lincoln, NE 68510.