Dr. Eng Tik Ling

Husband of Lai Yin (nee Tan) and much loved father and father-in-law to Paul and Grace Ling, and Christine and Thomas Callaghan.

Devoted and very proud grandfather to Duncan, Fergus, and Henry Callaghan and Adam and Matthew Ling.

Predeceased by his father Ling Gun Ning and mother Cheong Kway Kiew. Dutiful brother and uncle to his siblings and their families: Ling Eng Lay, Ling Eng Ang, Ling Eng Piau, Ling Eng Tee, Ling Bo Hwa, Tsao Leng Hwa and Cau Soi Hwa. Fond brother-in-law and uncle to Lai Yin's siblings and their families: Tan Lai Mooi, Tan Lai Kit, Tan Lai Loon (deceased), Tan Chih King, Tan Joo Keng, Tan Lai Yee, Tan Lai Lai.

Eng Tik’s life was a global adventure, a testament to hard work and determination, and the power of positive thinking. Eng Tik attended high school in Ipoh, Malaysia, where he met Lai Yin. He finished his medical degree at the National University of Singapore. After marrying Lai Yin, they moved to Australia, then the US, and finally settled in Canada, where he completed his specialization in pathology. Eng Tik taught briefly, then chose to practice in community health, serving as pathologist and lab director, and finally Chief of Staff at Guelph General Hospital. He served over 30 years at GGH. After retiring, never one to keep idle, he continued to assist in surgery at GGH for many years.

A Funeral Mass will be held at the Basilica of Our Lady Immaculate, located at 28 Norfolk St. Guelph on January 29, 2026, at 10:30 am. A reception will follow in the church hall.

In lieu of flowers, a donation to Parkinson’s Canada or the Guelph General Hospital Foundation would be appreciated. Eng Tik always gave generously back to his community and we hope he will inspire others to do the same.