In memory of

Dr. Tony Pak Choong Yau

August 27, 1939 -  April 23, 2022

It is with sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Dr Tony Pak Choong Yau on April 23, 2022 at the age of 82. A graduate of the University of Manchester Medical School (U.K.) of the class of 1964, he emigrated to Canada and established his practice shortly thereafter in the St. Clair Avenue West and Dufferin neighbourhood. There he dedicated the next fifty years of his life to proudly serving the community as “Dottore Yau” while perfecting his Italian.

Dr. Yau will be greatly missed by his wife Irene; his children Daphne, Andrew and Fiona; his siblings Poh Yoke (the late Joe Amin), Poh Keng, Poh Lin (Tom Grimes), Pak Seng (Evelyn Foo) and Pak Cheng (Gladys Yau); as well as all his other brothers, sisters and extended family in Malaysia and Canada.

An open visitation and service will be held in his honour on April 28, 2022 at York Funeral Centre (160 Beecroft Road, North York, Ontario, 416-221-3404). Please see further details under "funeral".

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Red Cross. Please see link under "donations".

The service will be livestreamed at 1:45pm on April 28th. Please see link above the obituary during that time. The recording will be available to view under "media" as of April 30th.

Guestbook 

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william Leung (brother-in-law)

Entered April 26, 2022 from m1w0a8

After more than 60 years as friends and then close family relationship he is more like a brother than a brother-in-law. We enjoyed happy time and difficult time since we were very young person, his passing is a loss to me. He was also the one provided me medical help when other medical professionals failed to see or unable to give a medical solution, I might also believe he save my life and suffering twice. I always remember grace and favour,. Always remember you from FAI

Mark Inman (Colleague and friend of Daphne)

Entered April 26, 2022 from Saskatoon

Dear Daphne, Irene, Andrew, and Fiona:

Our deepest condolences to you and to all those having been fortunate to be a part of your Dad's life, including the thousands of patients for which he provided care over his amazing career. Our sincerest sympathies to you.

Mark, Meg, Leah, Cole, and Reid

Denise Leung (Niece)

Entered April 27, 2022 from Toronto

Dearest Aunty Irene, Daphne, Andrew and Fiona;

Sending my deepest sympathies, and hoping that loving memories will help sustain and carry you through these difficult times.

I will always remember Uncle Tony's joyous baritone voice during our chaotic Christmas carol renditions, and the many laughs that would ensue as everyone else tried to keep up. It's a cherished memory that seems small and simple, but resides deep within my heart.

With lots of love always,
Denise

Zinta Zommers (Friend)

Entered April 27, 2022 from New York

Dear Daphne, Andrew, Fiona and Irene,

I am thinking of you in this difficult time. I cannot join you in person, but will be with you in spirit.

I have fond memories of Tony from childhood, when our families went out for dinners and he introduced us to new foods and delicious restaurants!

I hope to be able to celebrate his life with you soon!

David Leung and family (Brother-in-law)

Entered April 27, 2022 from Toronto

While we mourn for the loss of someone dear to us. We celebrate the inspiring life of our brother-in-law, and uncle. For David know Tony for more than 60 years. He first met Tony in a badminton game, not knowing that he was the Junior Champ from South England...
Tony was a daredevil, an avid reader, a go-getter. We admire how he turned his medical Latin into fluent Italian to advance his care for the Italian community.. Tony was a gourmet connoisseur with a taste for Brunello and Barbaresco to go with New York strip sirloins
Farewell dear Tony! We shall always thankful for your compassion in healing and we cherish your fun-loving living.

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