In memory of

孫黃既白太夫人 Chi Pai Sun

September 21, 1921 -  November 1, 2025


Crying I came, 1921
Smile I will leave in peace
There always have been warm and bright, no matter wind or rain
There always have been sweet and joy, no matter old or sick
Because there is so much love and care around me, from family and friends, I really appreciate.
Thank you
Love you
Goodbye

- Chi-Pai Sun

Dear family and friends

It’s about time to say goodbye to everyone. Don’t cry for me, be happy for me. Because finally, I have finished my journey of life. What a relief, what an exciting journey I have had. For my own convenience, I’ll continue this letter in Chinese.

這將近一世紀的歲月, 一路走來倒也不寂寞, 因為有至親好友相扶相持. 我們歷經崎嶇坎坷, 也走過康莊大道. 有風雨冰雪, 也有風和日麗. 多少的艱苦辛酸, 多少的溫馨歡樂. 然而正如杜工部所說: 少年能幾時,鬢髮各已蒼, 訪舊半為鬼…… 他們大多先我而去. 現在我又可和他們重聚了.

雖然老成凋謝, 知交零落, 但我從不缺朋友. 新一輩的朋友多較年青, 是忘年之交. 但時空的差距並不影響我們的友誼. 他們對我諸多關切: 或以卡寄情, 或電話探問, 殷殷切切,惠我良多, 衷心銘感.

暮年我加入了Moore Place 大家庭,生活於銀髮耆老群中. 他們堅強獨力的精神和積極樂觀的生活態度深深的影響了我. 讓我更了解生命, 更懂得生活的藝術. 我們不怨天尤人. 不悲老傷懷, 無可諱言死神病魔不時來我們之間造訪, 但我們都能冷靜理智的面對. 畢竟我們都走過了漫長的歲月, 生活過了, 見証過了. 今後的每一天都是一個bonus. 有了好好享受, 沒有也無遺憾. 多年的探索, 讓我悟出了老年生活的六字箴言: 隨緣, 多動, 常樂.

我最感恩的是上蒼賜給了我一個如此美好的家庭. 先夫與我相逢於戰亂之時, 同甘共苦相守五十餘年, 終於先我而去. 留下的是好女兒, 好女婿, 好兒子, 好媳婦, 和可愛的孫輩們. 雖然我們家各一方, 但過從親切和衷共濟. 對我更是無微不至, 常令親友稱羨不巳. 我們是母子[女], 是祖孫, 也是朋友. 我們之間有談不完的話題: 從生活瑣事到世界大勢. 從政治到運動到文藝….., 而且頗有共識. 你們沒有輝煌的事業更沒有很多的財富, 但卻有人性中最可貴的良知與熱忱. 你們是我的財富, 是我的驕傲.

我曾戲擬了一副自輓聯. 但我素不善此道, 對仗不工韻律平仄更是欠妥, 但頗能概括我的一生, 就用它來作這文的結束吧:

半生憂患半生安樂, 生命誠可貴
四代同堂四海知交, 今生了無憾

Goodbye my dear. 既白留言2011

p.s. 我年逾九十, 往生是大喜,不是悲. 所以兒孫不必服孝. 喪禮必樸實: 不受禮, 不要花圈輓聯, 更不要展棺, 死人再化裝也不會好看, 倒不如留些想像空間. 火葬不必浪費好棺木. 這不是小氣是環保. 最好是小廳一間, 鮮花一朿(如可能, 不妨擺些我的代表作). 幾許至親好友在一些生活照片間留連回憶. 沒有悲傷沒有沉重. 天上人間靈犀相通, 一片祥和、一絲淡淡的溫馨, 一個完美的句點.

p.s. 自輓聯其二:

半生憂患半生安樂, 回首前塵也有風雨也有晴
四代同堂四海知交, 舉首西天了無悲懼了無憾







Guestbook 

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The Seto Family (Sister-in-law's Mother)

Entered November 4, 2025 from Mississauga

Rest in Peace.
Forever in our hearts.
Gone but never forgotten.
With deepest condolences.

Tina Marshall (friend)

Entered November 5, 2025 from Markham

Dear Felicia:
I was deeply saddended to hear about the loss of your beloved mother. Reaching the remarkable age of 104 is truly a testament to a life well-lived, Your mother was a very brave and with wisdom. Though she is small in stature, but her heart is very large.
Please know that my thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
就如你母亲说的:没有悲伤没有沉重。。。所以我也希望你和你的家人,收拾起伤感,仰望在天上的她老人家,会心微笑,轻轻招手,说声:母亲一路好走!!
Tina

Yen Wu (Friend)

Entered November 5, 2025

親愛的孫媽媽,願您在天之靈永遠快樂,被愛包圍著就像您在世上一樣🩷🩷

Vanessa Swenson (Grand Niece)

Entered November 6, 2025 from Minnesota, U.S.

I'm so sorry to hear about Grandma Sun. I always have, and will always continue thinking of her as the cool grandma. From the way she dressed, her love of basketball, her ability to adapt and modernize with the world around her... she was always just so cool! Her words (I was able to use Google Translate) were so touching and enlightening. What a great reminder to live life to the fullest, the way she did. We'll be thinking of you and the rest of the family. Sending you big big hugs your way.

Vanessa

Mervin Chen (Old friend)

Entered November 6, 2025 from Toronto

Dear Foun-Lee, Foun-Jie, Foun-Qi and the entire Sun family:
Po Po has completed her journey on this planet. Please accept my tearful and deep condolences. Po Po’s gentle demeanor, warm personality and profound philosophy of life amount to an immeasurable heritage to your family. It will benefit the family for generations to come. I’m very happy for you.
Your friend,
Mervin

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