In memory of

De Tieu Tran

January 8, 1953 -  April 26, 2021

Dear Family and Friends,

We are deeply saddened to inform you of our father’s passing. After a fierce and long battle with COVID, he succumbed to the horrible virus, passing peacefully at Cambridge Memorial Hospital on April 26, 2021.

De Tieu Tran is survived by his two daughters, Lan Tran and Rose Tran, his two grandchildren, his two grand-puppies, nieces, nephews and extended family. He was a man of few words who always put the needs of others before himself. He enjoyed spending his free time with his family and friends. De loved to travel, enjoy laughs over shared meals with good food and great company. His calm and easy going nature made him a joy to be around and he will be sorely missed.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, May 13th, 2021 at 10:15am. A link to live stream the service will be made available on the day of service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to coorsmh@rogers.com or jdavidson2524@gmail.com. All donations made in memory of our father will be sent to the staff in the ICU ward at Cambridge Memorial Hospital who cared for our father with the utmost respect and dignity.

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julio barillas (Co-worker and friend)

Entered May 10, 2021 from maple ontario

we will missed you...... My condolences to the family

Barbara Cove (Friend)

Entered May 10, 2021 from Cambridge

I met Day (as we knew him) Tran and his family in Sault Ste Marie soon after they arrived to Canada from Vietnam in the 70’s. Our family was one of several, who sponsored the Tran family through our church. I fondly remember the joy they all brought to our home and lives, during Sunday dinners and other wonderful gatherings. Though many years have passed since last seeing Day, I have never forgotten how meeting him impacted me personally. I was and continue to be struck by Day’s positivity, determination, courage, boundless energy and above all else...his love for his family that I always saw reflected wholeheartedly in his broad warm smile and twinkling eyes.
I am so sorry that Day’s journey ended in such tragedy. May you be comforted in your time of grief by how radiantly Day lived while here. I believe he must have deeply touched and inspired so many with his contagious smile and courageous heart. Please accept my deepest and most heart felt condolences.
Holding you all in my prayers
Barbara Cove

Patrick Quinn (Co-worker and friend)

Entered May 11, 2021 from Toronto

We are so sorry for your loss Rose and Lan and family. This is such hard news and so sad. Please accept my condolences on behalf of the Quinn family, we will keep your dad in our prayers and are thinking of you guys during this extremely difficult time. It is never easy to lose a loved one, but so important to reflect on all the good memories from their life lived. Judging by the big smile in the photo attached, there was no shortage of those.

Kevin Cove (Family Friend)

Entered May 11, 2021 from London

Lan, Rose and Family,

I'm heartbroken for you all.

I know how much your Dad meant to you, and I cannot imagine losing a parent under these circumstances. Growing up with you, I have always remembered the passion he showed daily for you all. What always stood out to me was what an intense and hard worker he was in support of you all. The love was always genuine, generous and plentiful. And he always treated me in that same way.

I have a funny story that I want to share, and I hope it is ok.

One day, shortly after your Family arrived in SSM, your Dad, being him, was doing everything he could to be generous as he always was. So, he went to the St Mary's River, spear in hand, and filled his Honda's trunk with Salmon. Then drove to my parents house to share the spoils. His grin...ear to ear. I'll never forget that. So proud.

I remember my Dad trying to tell him that it is SO illegal to spear fish in Canada. But there was no getting rid of that grin on his face. He was really proud.

The joke of that day was "well who's gonna go tell the Asian Guy with a spear in his hands to stop!?" 😊

My wish for you all over the coming days is that you can remember that grin, hold onto it, and going forward, never forget the love and passion he had for you all.

All My Love,

Kev

Sevin Pivato (Co-worker and friend)

Entered May 12, 2021 from Maple, ON

Words alone cannot begin to express how deeply saddened I am to hear of De Tieu Tran passing. He was a very generous and kind hearted soul. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.

My deepest condolences go out to the family. May his memories bring you comfort and solace during this difficult time and always.

Sevin Pivato

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