Suma Philip (Colleague of Susan shi)

Entered September 10, 2024

Susan
My deepest condolences to you and your family over the loss of your mother.
From reading the eulogy posted I can see that your mother was an amazing, independent & smart woman and that she will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
I will be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Suma

Elaine (Friend of daughter Susan)

Entered September 10, 2024 from Caledon

Antie Miao was a very gentle and caring person. Each time I met her, she would greet me with a heartfelt smile and ask how my parents and family doing. I still remember the day she invited me over for dinner. She prepared delicious dishes and spent a lot of time to peel the longan and chicken thigh skin. Her great personality influenced her choldren and grandchildren and united them well as one big family. I have always been amazed by the easy going hormonious atmosphere among their family members. It was a great honoru to have met antie Miao and be part of her life. She will be difinitely missed and always in my heart.

Lumin Yao (Long time schoolmate and friend to Shi Susu, daughter of Ms. Miao)

Entered September 10, 2024 from Mississauga

Shocked to hear that Susu’s mom Auntie Xiaofang passed away all of sudden. Sincere condolences to Susu’s family. Wish Susu’s mom rest in peace.

Susu has been a good friend since we were in university back in Hangzhou, China and she has been very helpful since day one I landed in Canada. I can see Susu’s family education from how Susu treated me all these years, willing to help, strong, optimistic, caring and loving. Today, I read what Susu wrote about her mom, now I know that Auntie Xiaofang had a touching life experience and how a great mom influenced her children. Auntie’s bright smiles left me deep impression all these years. No matter how difficult life has been, her smile and strength never changed.

But, no matter how strong mom was, mom was always children’s softest part in our hearts. Losing mom would feel like losing one of the most precious part in our life. I can’t imagine how painful now the family are feeling. Just wish Susu’s mom would be happy and healthy in the heaven and Susu’s family would be strong together because mom’s love would always be with us and she would live in our heart and memory forever.

Rest in peace.

Lumin

Jessica Fields (colleague to Susan)

Entered September 10, 2024

Dear Susan,

I write to send you and your family my deepest condolences. Your mother's life sounds extraordinary, and she sounds like an exceptionally loved parent! No surprise at all that such a person was your mother. May her memory be a blessing and your time with family a comfort.

With care and sympathy,

Jessica

Ianessa Quinon (Friend and colleague of Susan Shi)

Entered September 10, 2024

Hi Susan,

I got teary-eyed as I read your mom's biography. Her wisdom, goodness and strength has definitely been passed on to you and your beautiful family. I am very sorry to hear about her passing. I hope the wonderful memories you shared with her brings you strength and courage during these tough times. Know that I am here to provide support whenever you need it.

With deepest sympathy,
Ianessa

缪筱芳， 我们亲爱的妈妈，于2024年9月7日17时30分跟我们永远的告别了。享年88岁。我们是如此万般的不舍，此后伴随的是对她无限的思念和追忆。

1936年，妈妈出生于浙江省宁波。从小非常聪明，特别喜欢数学，常常上台表演唱歌。她5岁那年，妈妈虞金花去世了。15岁那年，爸爸缪祖寿去世了。童年的不幸让她很早就非常的独立和有主见。因为她读书好，15岁被保送去了杭州古荡蚕桑学校读书，毕业后在杭州工作。在那个年代，她是属于非常有文化的女性。这期间，认识了我的父亲，于1961年6月10号在杭州结婚。

因为当时中国社会的大气候，她从此开始了漂泊的一生。婚后一个月，父亲就被调到温州农学院。在1962年4月1号生下了第一个孩子史杭。1964年7月，第二个孩子史京京出生。期间因为父亲的工作调动，在不同的城市生活。1973年4月，第三个女儿史苏苏出生。1979年我们全家搬到了临海，开始比较稳定的生活。她的前半生是非常艰辛的，是时代的产物，但是她用她的智慧和毅力，支撑起这个家，让我们有了一个难忘的童年和最终迎来光明的未来。她的三个孩子分别考上了大学，有了为之奋斗的事业。全家都非常感激和敬重她。

1994年，妈妈由大儿子史杭担保定居在加拿大，从此她开始渡过了一生中最幸福最稳定的退休生活。 有儿女的陪伴 及享受孙儿孙女的天伦之乐。她一共有四个孙子孙女，还有两个重孙。

妈妈聪明勤劳，坚强有主见，心地善良，心思细密，心灵手巧，为人忠厚，是一个伟大而慈祥的母亲。我们忘不了她慈祥的笑容，和她无微不至的关怀。愿她在天堂安息！


Our beloved mother Xiaofang Miao departed this world on September 7, 2024 at the age of 88. We all miss her deeply and will forever hold thoughts and memories of her in our hearts.

She was born in 1936 at NingBo, Zhejiang Province, People’s Republic of China. She was very intelligent in her childhood, demonstrated a keen interest in mathematics and often performed and sang on stage. Her mother Jinhua Yu passed away when she was only 5 years old, and her father Zushou Miao passed away when she was 15. The misfortune of her childhood made her very independent at an early age. Due to her outstanding grades at school, she was unconditionally admitted into the Hangzhou Gudang Sericulture School at the age of 15 without needing to take any entrance exams. Back in those times when education amongst women was not as common as today, she was considered a very well-educated lady. After graduation, she started working in Hangzhou, where she met our father, and got married on June 10, 1961.

Due to the social economic environment in China at the time, difficult times soon followed. One month after marriage, our father was transferred to work in a different city at Wenzhou Agricultural College. In April 1962, she gave birth to her first son, Hang Shi. In July 1964, the second child Jingjing Shi was born. During those unsettling times, our father would often get transferred to work at a different city, and she would always be there for him and follow him from one city to the next. In April 1973, the third child Susu Shi was born. Our family moved to Linhai in 1979 and from hereon, a relatively more stable life has begun. Though the first half of her life was very difficult, she leveraged her great wisdom and perseverance to support the family, giving her children a memorable and loving childhood that ultimately led them to great success in their lives. Her three children were all admitted to Universities and had careers that she’s very proud of. The whole family has always been very grateful and deeply respected her.

In 1994, she was sponsored by her son Hang Shi to come to Canada. Her retirement years would prove to be the happiest and most stable times of her life, surrounded by loved ones until she passed away. She is survived by three children, four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Our mother is smart, hard-working, strong-minded and yet kind-hearted, meticulous, trustworthy, and always put others ahead of herself. She is a great person and also a loving mother. We will never forget her kind smile and attentive care. May she forever rest in peace in heaven!