In memory of

林麥麗娟 Anita Lai-Kuen Lam

January 2, 1963 - April 2, 2018

Anita Lam, dear to many, passed at home April 2, 2018 after a year and a half long battle with endometrial cancer in the loving presence of her family.

Born in Hong Kong, Anita completed her Diploma of Nursing at Queen Mary Hospital in 1987. Shortly thereafter, she moved to Canada and continued her education while a mother and wife. She would go on to complete her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and Certificate in Leadership and Management for Nurses at Ryerson University. Further to this, she completed her Masters of Nursing at Athabasca University. Her work saw her in many hospitals in the Greater Toronto Area as a hemodialysis nurse, a nurse educator and hemodialysis unit manager.

In her community, she served on the steering committee of the Chinese Renal Association and as a member of the board of directors for The Kidney Foundation of Canada. She was an avid proponent of kidney and public health appearing several times on Fairchild TV as a guest speaker.

She is survived by her husband Tom, daughter Vicki and son Jacob.

A celebration of Anita’s life will be held at 10 AM, on Saturday, April 7th, at the Elgin Mill’s Funeral Home with the address of 1591 Elgin Mills Rd E, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in memory of Anita can be made to any of the following charities*:
The Kidney Foundation of Canada
The Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation
Sunnybrook Foundation
World Vision Canada

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Guestbook

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Kitty Mak and Lun Lok Chan (friends)

Entered April 5, 2018 from Toronto General Hospital

We are deeply sadden by the news of Anita's passing. May the fond memories bring comfort during this difficult time. Please accept our sincere condolences.

Dominique LeBlanc (Friend of Jacob)

Entered April 6, 2018 from Quebec city, Quebec

My deepest sympathy for you Jacob, as well as your father and sister Vicky and all the extended family. Sending prayers. May the Lord comforts you in those difficult time
Dominique

Raymond Lung

Entered April 6, 2018 from Toronto

Hi Anita, you will be remembered as a lovely mother and wonderful nurse. Your attitude towards helping others will be honored by our Lord Jesus and God father. Remember Tom's family in our prayers.

Brian Lam (Friend)

Entered April 6, 2018 from North York

Anita is sorely missed. A neighbour and a good friend who worked very closely in many varied capacities over a long period with Esther Lam, my wife, whom I still miss after all these years.

Mary Beth Adams (co-worker at St.Michael's home dialysis unit)

Entered April 6, 2018

Anita, was a very loving, caring person. I saw how much she cared about all of her patients. I spent many Friday evenings staying back late to chart along with Anita. We joked we would have to have candle lit dinners as we charted. She truly was a joy to work with! I will pray for her that angels in heaven take care of her!