In memory of

Chung Sun "James" Kiang 姜重新

May 18, 1930 -  January 4, 2020

On January 4, 2020, our beloved Dad, Chung Sun (James) passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. He is now with the Lord in heaven and no longer in physical pain.

Dad’s life has been an incredible journey. He was an ordinary man who produced extraordinary results because God had blessed him whether he was in health or in illness. Dad will be remembered for being a shining example of his faith, love for his family, business acumen, strength and great sense of humour. He was and will always be beautiful. He loved Mom, his children, grandchildren and the Toronto Blue Jays. Sadly, we will miss him, but we are also joyful that because we believe as he has believed, we will see him again in heaven. Love you Dad, always.

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Ronald Fu (Friend)

Entered January 9, 2020 from San Francisco, CA USA

Sincerest condolences to the Kiang family on behalf of the Fu family.

Ada Wong (Friend)

Entered January 11, 2020

May our Lord comfort you and your family during this time of grief. May God give you the comfort and the peace that you seek and may the soul of your lovrd one rest in peace.

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George, Steven, and Frank Kiang (Sons)

Entered January 6, 2020

On January 4, 2020, our beloved Dad, Chung Sun (James) passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Richmond Hill Hospital. He is now with the Lord in heaven and no longer in physical pain.

Dad was born on May 18, 1930 in Yantai (Chefoo), Shandong province, China, as the youngest of 5 children. He grew up in a time when the Japanese had invaded China and civil war took away all the available opportunities in the region. So, he made his way to Hong Kong in 1950 and worked for his uncle for 10 years before one of his clients wanted him to meet his daughter Hui Sang (Helen). After a brief courtship, they married and had two children while operating a textile business. In 1965, the family emigrated to Canada and opened a gift store before moving to Toronto's New Chinatown in 1970 where the business transformed into a Chinese books, magazine and media store bearing a third son along the way.

Dad had to retire due to a recurring illness in 1985 where he sold his business and invested in commercial real estate. For the next 20 years, these investments allowed Mom and Dad to live a comfortable lifestyle of travel and spending time with our families. He also actively served in a growing and dynamic Christian community church (RHCCC). In 2005, he contracted Parkinson’s Disease and another incurable illness which progressed rapidly to a point where he had to stay in a long-term care facility for the remaining 4 years of his life.

Dad’s life has been an incredible journey. He was an ordinary man who produced extraordinary results because God had blessed him whether he was in health or in illness. Dad will be remembered for being a shining example of his faith, love for his family, business acumen, strength and great sense of humour. He was and will always be beautiful. He loved Mom, his children, grandchildren and the Toronto Blue Jays. Sadly, we will miss him, but we are also joyful that because we believe as he has believed, we will see him again in heaven. Love you Dad, always.

George Steven Frank Kiang (Sons)

Entered January 8, 2020

2020年1月4日,我们深爱的父亲姜重新(James)在Richmond Hill 的约克中心医院安静的离开了我们。他现在天堂跟主在一起,不再有任何身体的痛苦。

父亲于1930年5月18日,生于山东省烟台市。是家里5个孩子当中最小的一个。他成长于那个日本入侵中国和国共内战时代,由于战乱,没有什么好的发展机会,他毅然于1950年去到香港,并且在堂叔的公司工作了10年,直到他遇到他的客户的女儿,吕慧生女士(Helen)。经过一段时间的交往,他们结婚,婚后经营了纺织品生意,在此期间,有了两个可爱的孩子。 1965年,全家移民加拿大开始经营礼品店生意直到1970年搬到唐人街并开始中文的书籍杂志的录像带的生意,在此期间,育有第三个儿子。

1985年,由于屡次生病,父亲退休,卖掉了原来的生意,投资于商业不动产。在随后的20余年,由于这些成功的投资,让我的父母可以非常舒服的生活旅游,并且和家人共度美好时光。父亲也积极参与不断成长和充满活力的社区教堂事务(RHCCC) . 2005年,父亲有了帕金森病和另外一种不可治愈的疾病,而且发展的很快。所以在接下来4年里,他不得不接受长期固定的治疗。

父亲的人生是充满传奇的旅程,不管他是健康还是被疾病折磨,上帝都一直保佑他。父亲将永远是一个楷模被我们铭记,他的信仰,对家庭的爱,商业的睿智,坚强以及幽默的性格。他永远是美好的。他爱我们的母亲,爱他的孩子,孙子们。还有TORONTO BLUE JAYS。悲伤的是,我们会想念他。但是有时喜悦的是,我们相信也是父亲相信的,我们会在天堂再次相见。父亲, 永远爱你。

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