David K.C. Lew

He is predeceased by his first wife, Shiu Fun/Susie Lew (nee Kung), and son, Frank Lew, and is survived by his wife Yan Ping/Penny (nee Lin) and his beloved daughter Tammy Lew. He will be dearly missed by his siblings and their spouses: Lin Fong/Sharon and the late York Ows; Tony Lew and Gail Cowan; Henry and Glynis Lew (nee Hamilton) and Wayne and Lynda Lew (nee Jessop).

Cherished uncle to Wally and Simone Ows; Billy and Gail Ows and their children, Olivia and Abby; Jenny and Greg Bates and their children, Adrianna and Ethan; Robyn Lew and her husband Ben Ostrowski, Rayna Lew, Christopher Lew and his wife Haya (nee Waseem); Kaitlyn Lew, Meredith Lew and Evan Lew. Will be sadly missed by cousins Diane Lew, her children Meghan and Andrew and her husband David Shand; Nancy Lew and her daughter Hope; George Lew and Tammy Andrews and his children Jordan and Harrison.

Born in 1941, in the Province of Kwang-tung, China, David arrived in Canada in 1954 making Niagara Falls, Ontario his permanent home. He made numerous friends along the way including his loyal customers at the Jade Garden restaurant where he served as co-owner along with his father, Jack and his uncle Chick, connecting him to the community with his business sense. He enjoyed his morning coffee at Tim Hortons with Penny and spending time on his boat fishing with Tammy on weekends. He loved vacationing in sunny destinations with his late wife and daughter on March breaks. He was close to his grandfather Frank, sharing many good times together. His greatest gift was his love of family and his passion to keep those bonds connected. He often celebrated special events by inviting all the relatives to the Mandarin restaurant. David would ask, “Did you have enough to eat? There’s plenty, eat more.” He was always making sure everyone was happy and satisfied and that brought him joy.

David’s memory will forever be etched upon our hearts.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Hetherington & Deans Funeral Chapel, 5176 Victoria Avenue, Niagara Falls (905-354-5614). Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will follow at Fairview Cemetery.

Donations can be sent to 3rd Floor Oncology Department at Marotta Family Hospital.

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