Jade was born in Hong Kong and didn’t know her Father until emigrating to
Canada at the age of 4. She recalls wondering who that strange man was,
why he was always there and why he was sleeping with her mom. Humble
beginnings meant being in a upstairs rental and drooling at the food of the
family below. Her parents had a restaurant business, so she and her brother
spent many hours playing in the basement. Being a strong spirited person,
when she was in grade school she got challenged to a fight and in the end
they became good friends. She had fond memories as a teen working at the
Canadian National Exhibition, Harvey Wallbangers restaurant and the
Danish Pastry Shop.
She met Edward, the summer after grade 12 on a blind date and needed
extra persuasion to continue dating him, because of his reputed reputation.
Seven years of courtship culminated with marriage.
Working at Workers Compensation Board, her interest in fitness started and
she frequented the gym. Edward introduced her to skiing and she enjoyed
all types of outdoor activities.
Upon the birth of Christopher, motherhood was a challenge because she
and Edward had moved to Kitchener, where he had started a dental
practice. In those days isolated from friends and family in Toronto, she
looked forward to the weekends in Toronto. Her mom didn’t want her to call
on the phone, because she thought long distance calling was too expensive.
Moving to Oakville allowed easier access to family and friends. It also meant
returning to the gym and she then joined the Ontario Racquet Club. Here
she had developed a great network of friends, many that are here today.
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The subsequent births of Vanessa and Andrew meant a busy life of caring
for the children and running the household. Chauffeuring the kids to school,
their activities and lessons was a job just by itself. All her tireless efforts has
resulted in 3 strong and independent individuals.
She was very proud of each one of the children and was happy that her
sacrifices paid off. This also meant that she was then able to pursue other
interests including travel, golf, pickle ball, gardening, cooking, reading,
socializing and shopping.
Her new grand-daughter Emmy was a great joy and recently was able to
spend time with her in Florida.
Always a charmer, there was no silence in her presence, with conversation
being automatic.
During her last trip in Egypt, she unfortunately developed pneumonia and
although she fought hard, was not able to overcome it.
Edward, Vanessa and Andrew were with her during this battle, and also as
she passed away peacefully, without suffering at anytime
