In memory of

黃文莊先生 Man Chong John Wong

July 19, 1931 -  June 10, 2020

Wong Man Chong, John, passed away peacefully on June 10, 2020 in Scarborough Hospital - Birchmount at the age of 88.

John, devoted father and husband, is survived by his wife, Mrs. Wong Yuen Fun, his daughters, Doris and Elsa, and his grandson, Matthew.

John was born in Hong Kong on July 19, 1931 to late Mr. and Mrs. Wong Wing Hang. In 1964, he married Mrs. Wong Yuen Fun. On May 28, 1966 and September 3, 1971 respectively, he welcomed his two beautiful daughters, who were the most important part of his life.

He was an avid car enthusiast when he was young and still enjoyed driving very much in his senior years. He was a handyman in the family and attended church service regularly. He will be deeply missed by his family, friends and all who knew him.

A funeral service is scheduled for 10:30 am on June 20, 2020 at the York Funeral Centre.

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Doris 

Entered June 19, 2020

I guess one of the first difficult English words I learnt when I was little was "Ship Chandler". Dad had a shop on Peel Street, Central. There were ropes, steel bars, metals of all shapes and sizes everywhere, but dad still managed to have a table laid out to play mahjong with some uncles (honestly I remembered they played during opening hours!!). Another vivid memory of that shop is that once there was a giant spider right behind the big safe and dad was just as freaked out as I was.

Another fancy English words that meant a lot to a little girl was "French Onion Soup". Dad used to drive me like once or twice a week to the Peak Tower and I always order my favorite French Onion Soup as afternoon tea. I didn't remember if I had bragged about it to make my schoolmates envy.

The brands "Hasselblad" and "Leica" should be quite familiar to photographers.I learnt about these two brands of camera when I was in primary school. Dad was always taking his cameras out for polishing and cleaning. Our apartment was full of these photo taking machines as Dad made lots of slide shows and 8mm films too.
Our apartment was like a mini theatre at all times. It was until my secondary school years that I discovered dad had a collection of slides of some very pretty and sexy ladies in the pictures. I asked them who these ladies were but I didn't recall him answering my questions directly. What a pity that dad might have forgotten to groom me to become a professional photographer or a film maker.

But my passion for driving definitely came from my beloved father. I would beg him to let me sit on his lap in front of the steering wheel and we drove around (don't ask me if we have driven like this on the streets or just in parking lots!!!). He loved driving so much, that's why he was super angry when the doctor didn't give him a pass on his annual check up for his driving licence renewal.

I also learnt from dad to "DIY" a lot of repairs in my own apartment. Dad was always fixing and making things here and there. I still have one of his toolboxes under my bathroom sink. He liked to keep stuffs that might be useful for later use of repair. I guess dad and I are true hoarders!!

I think dad was really good with his hands. Besides using hardware to fix things, dad's English hand writings were also very remarkable. I realize now that dad had quite a lot of influence on my skills and hobbies (except stamp collecting). That is why my dad will always be with me because whatever I do in my daily life, I learnt from him.

My dear daddy,I know you are now in a better place but we will definitely see each other again some day. Until then, you are always on my mind and in my heart

Your daughter,

Doris


Kwok Pik Lin (God daughter-in-law)

Entered June 19, 2020 from Hong Kong

永遠懷念您，願一路好走。

Anita (Wong), Herman & Charis Chow (Niece & family)

Entered June 20, 2020

Dear 六姑媽, Doris & Elsa
We are very sorry to hear the news of 六姑丈’s passing. May his memory & legacy comfort you during this time.
With deep condolences,
Anita, Herman & Charis

Mai-yu (Uncle/niece)

Entered June 20, 2020 from Ottawa

I will remember 6th uncle being at Kai Tak when I first left HK for Canada;
I will remember how delighted he was when we drove them around Vancouver;
I will remember his smile when I defended him against 6th aunt’s comments about him;
I will remember how his face lights up at the sight of his young daughters;
I will remember the daring way he drives his car around HK;
I will remember how he loves his food;
I will remember all these and more and cherish those memories forever!
Goodbye for now!

BETTY LEE 

Entered June 20, 2020 from Markham

Dear Uncle,

I am sorry that I am unable to physically attend the funeral service. I missed you very much. In my mind, you were a wonderful Uncle. You always drove Doris, Elsa, my sister and me to the parks and lunch together when we were kids. Thank you for bringing us the wonderful childhood and memory. You are gone physically but never be forgotten. I am sure God keep you by His side and enjoying the eternal life with him in Heaven. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

My condolences to Auntie, Doris, Elsa and all in the family. Take care and God bless you.

With Love,
Betty (Fung Kwan)

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