Mom was born on June 4, 1929 in Sun Woi, an urban district of Jiangmen (town) located in Guangdong, China. Her parents were Lee Chong Fong (father) and Tsang Ming Chee (mother). She grew up and married in 1948 and had a daughter, Diana, in 1949. They lived in China and Hong Kong until 1964 when they arrived in Vancouver BC Canada. The following year in 1965, Mom gave birth to another daughter named Linda.
Mom came to Canada not understanding the English language and yet she worked hard to make sure her daughters were looked after. She would knit, sew and cook for her children and later on, her grandchildren. She was also handy at changing door locks. At the same time, she looked after her own health with Chinese soups and herbal medicines to stay healthy and strong. She was known to stay up all night making ‘joong’… the sticky rice wrapped in lotus leaves. Mom had always enjoyed getting the family together for meals whether she was eating out or cooking at home. She was a strong, determined woman and would take care of things on her own. It didn’t matter to her what others thought…she was very independent.
Mom is survived by her daughters Diana and Linda (Arthur), grandchildren Emily and Matthew; grandson Trevor (Joanie), great grandchildren Jacob and Noah; grandson Dominic (Patricia), great grandchildren Sophia and Michael; and other nephews and nieces. Mom was predeceased by her sister Ngoke Woo and her grandson Clifford.
In remembrance of our mother, you are welcomed to make a donation to BC Cancer Foundation, Heart & Stroke Foundation or to a charity of your choice.
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