Our strong and courageous Dad passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025. He left this life the same way he lived – with dignity and on his own terms. He is predeceased by his beloved wife, Janet. His three children – Patty, Wilson (Richard), and Julie (John) – will miss him terribly but they are deeply proud of his many accomplishments and the way he lived his life with integrity, kindness and indefatigable strength. He was a loving father who worked hard all his life to give his children and extended family the opportunities he never enjoyed. He arrived in Montreal from Hong Kong in 1955 and worked as a waiter to put himself through Baron Byng High School and eventually Radio College. He worked as an Engineering Technician at Canadian Marconi Company (CMC) for over 30 years, where he was highly respected and called back from retirement multiple times. He was also a superb athlete and became a competitive bowler during his retirement, winning many senior tournaments and bowling a perfect game (300) when he was 75 years old.
Family and friends will be received at Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres, 1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON, on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 1:00pm, until time of service at 1:30pm, and burial at 2:45pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to CNIB or CNIB guide dogs by clicking on Donations/Make a Donation at the top or at the bottom of this page.
Thanks to everyone for your loving support.
Funeral Details
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Visitation
Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA, L4S 1M9
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Saturday, 22 Mar 2025 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
Chapel Service
Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA, L4S 1M9
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Saturday, 22 Mar 2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Interment
Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA, L4S 1M9
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Saturday, 22 Mar 2025 2:45 PM
Info: The procession to the plot will begin at 2:30pm following the end of the ceremony.