In memory of

薜大年先生 By Gin Sit

February 16, 1943 -  May 26, 2025

Passed away peacefully at Brightshores Health Systems in Owen Sound, ON on Monday May 26, 2025, in his 82nd year. By Gin (“Neen”) Sit was born on February 16, 1943 in Foshan, China. He immigrated to Canada in 1958 and spent most of his life working at and eventually owning (1967) the family restaurant, the Ritz Café, from which he retired in 2005. The Ritz was the first Chinese cuisine restaurant in Owen Sound providing services for over two generations (75 years of business). Beloved husband of Helen Sit of Owen Sound. Loving father of Stephen, Melinda and Michael. Gin will also be missed by his nephews and niece Russell, Michael and Mary and many cousins and family friends. Predeceased by his daughter Frances Sit, parents Gim Woo Sit and Wai Ching Wong, and by his sister Lai Fong Chan. A memorial service to honour and celebrate Gin’s life will be held at the York Cemetery and Funeral Centre, 160 Beecroft Road, North York (Toronto), (416) 221-3404 on Tuesday June 10, 2025. A visitation will be held from 1pm to 2pm, followed by a private family service. Interment will take place at the York Cemetery following the service. As expressions of sympathy, flowers may be sent to the Funeral Centre. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in his name to the Brightshores Health Systems Owen Sound Foundation, or a charity of your choosing, would be appreciated by the family. A donation link to the Brightshores Health Systems Owen Sound is provided on the bottom on this page through “Make a Donation”.

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Laurie Elliott (former employee)

Entered June 4, 2025 from Owen Sound Ontario

I worked for Neen, Helen, and Neemo for over a 34 year span, so I pretty well grew up in their restaurant. Neen used to give me a ride every night after work because of my age, ensuring my safety. Over the years, we had a few differences of opinion, but I always looked up to Neen with admiration and respect. I will miss you Neen. You will always have a place in my heart. With love from Loli. XOXO

Rita Venneri (Friend)

Entered June 4, 2025

Mike, I am sadden to hear about the passing of your father. My deepest sympathies to you and your family. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.

ROB BURLIE (Colleague)

Entered June 5, 2025 from Toronto

Steve & Michael and all the Sit Family: my condolences to all of you on the loss of your Father. Rob

Suresh Khanal 

Entered June 5, 2025

Please accept my deepest condolences!

Henry Badilla (Friend)

Entered June 5, 2025 from MTO

Mike, my deepest condolences for your lost. I am thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Henry

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