Born October 15, 1938 in Suva, Fiji, he was the eldest child of Winnie and Law Sohn Chen.
He graduated with his civil engineering degree in 1963 from the University of Auckland and married his great love of over 56 years, Doris, on February 12, 1966. They would immigrate to Canada later in June of that year.
He was the beloved father of Gerald (Christine), Brenda, Verena (predeceased) and Andrea (predeceased). And the proud grandfather of Aidan, Nathan, Keira, Kaitlyn and Lauren.
Tessley and Doris are supporters of Richmond General Hospital’s Building for the Future campaign - to honour Tessley’s memory, in lieu of flowers please consider donating to the Richmond Hospital Foundation.
An evening visitation for Tessley will be held Thursday, December 15, 2022 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Vancouver Memorial Services and Crematorium, 5505 Fraser Street, Vancouver, BC V5W2Z3.
A funeral mass will occur Friday, December 16, 2022 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at St. Paul's Catholic Church, 8251 St. Albans, Richmond, BC V6Y 2L2.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.vancouvercrematorium.com for the Chen family.
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