Cynthia Li Lok, age 52, passed away on December 6, 2019. She was born in China and married her husband, Yiu Chuen Lok, in 1987. She immigrated to the US in 1989. She and her husband raised three sons and took their family from public housing to the middle class. She received her High School Diploma from the Boston Central High School, despite not knowing a word of English when she immigrated. She always dreamt of a permanent shelter for her family and in 2013, she and her husband realized their American dream of owning a house.
In her heart, she was a family first person and she tirelessly ensured that her husband and sons were never hungry. She loved cooking elaborate family meals and stubbornly only used the freshest ingredients. Her sons looked forward to the major holiday meals especially Chinese New Year’s. She also made the best turkey stuffing in the world. She was recognized as the iron chef of the family and her world class cooking will be missed. She was also an enthusiastic foodie and liked trying new restaurants. She was always taking pictures and sharing moments with her loved ones.
For her hobbies, she enjoyed ballroom dancing and singing in the choir. She lit up the living room, YMCA, church, and ballrooms around Boston with her graceful waltz and voice. She and her husband spent their evenings walking around Wollaston Beach and tending to their vegetable garden. Cynthia was a devout member of the Chinese Baptist Church of Greater Boston. She loved connecting with other members at social events and via WeChat. Her family and friends will deeply miss her kind heart and beautiful smile.
She is survived by her husband, Yiu Chuen Lok, and three sons: Kevin, Kenny, and Gary. She is also survived by her brothers, Yan San Lee and Riqing Li and sister, Rinong Li.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to honor the life of Cynthia Lok on December 14, 2019 at Deware Funeral Home, 576 Hancock Street, Quincy, MA. Visiting hours are 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and funeral service 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm. Funeral procession will follow with a graveside service and interment at Pine Hills Cemetery in West Quincy.
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