Cowline (Yuk Lan) Anne Lee-Assang, 87, of Toronto, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18, 2025.
Born in Guangdong, China, Cowline migrated to Trinidad before eventually settling in Toronto, where she built a life centered on family, love, and faith. She was the beloved wife to Harold (late), who was the devoted father of Rachel (Sammy), Phillip (Nina), Edward (late) (Petula), Joyce (Eugene), and Lucy (Damian). She later married Jordan, and together they welcomed their son Jimmy (Diane) - our brother.
She was a cherished grandmother to Joel, Xavier (Patrice), Raquele (Khalil), Adrian (Arrielle), Lyndon (Naomi), Elizabeth (Eric), Abigail, Ethan, Alexander, Mason, Yin, Kaysen and Niyah. She was also a proud great-grandmother to Oliver, Elodee, Ayumi, Xia-Marie, Aizen and Lilyana.
Cowline was a dear daughter to George and Mintai, and loving sister to Pamela, Henry, Winston (late), and Anthony. She will be remembered for her warmth, generosity, and unwavering devotion to her family. She touched the lives of everyone who knew her with her kindness and strength.
If so desired, memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Society. (A link is located in the 'Donations' tab of this memorial page)
Funeral Details
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Celebration of Life
Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres
1591 Elgin Mills Road East, Richmond Hill, ON, CANADA, L4S 1M9
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Thursday, 28 Aug 2025 1:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Info: Visitation starts at 1:00 pm. Words of Remembrance and Prayers at 2:30pm. Followed by burial at apx. 3:15/3:20 pm.