It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Lai Lin Lily Li-Fung, who passed away peacefully on February 8, 2023, at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lily was born in Hong Kong and moved to Toronto upon her retirement. She was the beloved wife of Keng Lau, Lawrence, with whom she shared 62 years of marriage. She was a devoted mother to her daughters, Catherine, Barbara, Anita, Dorothy, and Emily, and was deeply loved by her sons-in-law, Raymond and Terence, and her grandchildren, Kevin, Byron, Cova, Joelle, and Matias.

Lily was known for her warm smile and kind heart and was an inspiring primary school teacher. She touched the lives of many students during her career, and was loved by all who knew her.

In addition to her successful career as a teacher, Lily was also a devoted supporter of her husband's business. She was always there to offer her help and support, and her selflessness and unwavering dedication to her family will never be forgotten.


A funeral service in memory of Lily will be held on February 12, 2023, at 1:30 PM at Elgin Mills Funeral Home, located at 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1M9. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Lily Li-Fung to the Sunnybrook Foundation.

We invite those who love Lily to join us in celebrating her life and all that she accomplished during her life.