Toronto, ON —Grace Chan passed away peacefully on February 27, 2020 at the Palliative Care Providence Hospital after a long struggle with cancer.

Grace was born in Hong Kong in 1963 and immigrated to Canada in 1969 together with her mother (Jane Sui-Chun), father (Kinson) and brother (David). Her sister, Ruth was born shortly after in Toronto, ON. From a very young age, Grace immersed herself in books, science fiction, fantasy and mystery. Her foray into the world of authorship was part of her dream come true. Her career as a computer programmer facilitated her other passion which was travel. Grace had the opportunity to travel and work in various locations around the world such as India, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Philippines, Japan, Europe, and the United States. She grew up and lived primarily in Toronto, however, she also lived in Regina, Saskatchewan for different periods. Regina had a special place in Grace’s heart as she had made many treasured friendships. She loved that she could connect and build bonds with the local writing community consisting of writing groups and published authors. Many of them became close friends who continued to offer her support during her battle with cancer since 2017. In 2010, IFWG Publishing released her first book in her Empire Series trilogy: The Empire, followed by The Rebels and lastly, the Andromedans. Grace wrote under the pen name Elizabeth Lang and was also an accomplished graphic designer of book covers and promotional materials.

Those around Grace, were blessed with her kindness and generosity in so many ways. She always took joy in providing a helping hand, an attentive ear and words of support, wisdom and encouragement. Her departure leaves a definite void in all our lives.

She is survived by her mother, Jane; her father, Kinson, her brother, David from Toronto; her sister, Ruth (Ken), and niece, Jenna, and nephews, Samuel and Isaac from Regina. She also leaves behind many cousins, aunts, uncles, and extended family in Toronto and Hong Kong.

A memorial service celebrating Grace’s life, will be presided by Rev Peter Mah at York Cemetery & Funeral Centre in North York, on Saturday, March 14, 2020 at 10:00 am.

The family has been richly blessed by all the support, prayers and kind words from dear family and friends. Although not expected, in lieu of flowers to honour Grace’s memory, please consider a donation to the Canadian Cancer Society at the following memorial page created for Grace. (Burial of remains will occur the week after the memorial service.)

http://support.cancer.ca/goto/GraceChan