Mrs. Tai Hong Fong Chong was born in Maykok, China on July 6, 1924 and passed away in Richmond, British Columbia on June 16, 2020 at the age of 95 years. With great sadness, we announce the passing of an amazingly strong woman who was our mother, grandmother (婆婆 po po) and great grandmother (阿白 a bak). Born in Guangdong, China, she and her young daughter Toy immigrated in 1954 to join her husband Chong Kwong Shang, who predeceased her in 1961. Determined to give her three young children all the opportunities “Gold Mountain” had to offer, the young widow continued her job at B.C. Packers and started laboring at Lum Poy’s farm on evenings and weekends. In time, she was able to purchase the farmland on Steveston Hwy, where her strong work ethic and sharp business skills earned her the respectful nickname “Mama Chong” throughout the local farming community. She was dedicated to her farm and her family and continued to be involved with her greenhouse operations until March 2020. Tai Hong was predeceased by son Donald in 1957. She survived by her children, Toy (Brian), Richard (Donna), Jack (Kelly), grandchildren Amber, Adam (Ashley), Kat, Jessica, Meaghan (Christopher), great grandchildren Cole, Evan, Keira, Haylee, Adelyn, Kayden and many friends and family, too many to mention but not forgotten. A Private Family Service will be held at Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street in Vancouver on Friday, July 10, 2020 at 12:30 pm. Interment to follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, 3789 Royal Oak Avenue in Burnaby. Due to the Covid Pandemic, attendance is limited to the immediate family and relatives, therefore, the Funeral Service will be webcast starting at 12:15 pm; please visit Funeraweb.tv and by searching Tai Hong Fong Chong, her picture will come up, click on her photo and the service can be viewed. Please, no flowers, instead make a donation to Richmond Hospital Foundation or charity of your choice. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared below for the Chong Family. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Glenhaven Memorial Chapel, 1835 East Hastings Street, Vancouver, British Columbia. Phone 604-255-5444.
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