In memory of

Sze Fung Mak

January 9, 1944 -  November 11, 2021

After battling Alzheimer’s for close to 13 years, Sze-Fung Mak’s spirit was set free, he passed away peacefully on November 11, 2021 in Scarborough with his family by his side. Sze-Fung, often known as “Mak” to many, was a loving and devoted husband of 51 years to Hew-Moy “May”, caring father to Yee and Millie, father in law to Mark and Mike and beloved grandfather to Brayden, Tyler, Jaryd, Luka, Mia and Ava.

Mak was a kind soul and friend to all, he was born in Toisan, Guangzhou China, one of six son’s in 1944. Mak was athletic as a young man and this led him to attend the Beijing Sports University in China where he met May. Tall, handsome, athletic and popular, May fell in love right away, they were married in 1971. Soon after they started a family and their daughter Yee was born October 1973. In 1975 Mak, Moy and Yee immigrated to Canada and a few years later, in 1979, Millie was born in Toronto to complete the family.

Upon arriving in Canada, Mak worked two jobs from dawn to dusk in order to provide for his young family, as well as his family that was left behind in China. He was a hardworking man that always put his family first. In 1985 Mak started at McDonnell Douglas, which later became Boeing, becoming part of the crew that built the DC 9 for Air Canada, of which he retired shortly after his Alzheimer diagnosis.

Mak was an athlete and a competitor, during school he was a track and field star first, but could also be found playing on the volleyball and basketball teams. The love of sports is something he’s passed down to his kids and grandkids. Even after immigrating to Canada, he was asked to play on a local men’s volleyball team in Toronto. If not playing sports, you could find Mak with his friends playing Mahjong till wee hours of the morning.

Kind, strong, patient and humble, Mak made friends everywhere, and once a friend, you were a friend for life. He provided a helping hand to anyone in need, whether it was chauffeuring people around, helping with a house move, or sponsoring friends and family to immigrate to Canada, Mak said no to no one. He and May loved to entertain, and almost every weekend you’d find their Mississauga home full of friends and family eagerly awaiting a feast that Mak cooked up

Mak will be deeply missed by all that knew him, most of all by his devoted wife and two daughters and their families. But his legacy and spirit lives on in his children, grandchildren and all those he has touched.

Sze-Fung Mak will be laid to rest on November 19, 2021 at Beechwood Cemetery in Vaughan, in lieu of flowers the family would appreciate a donation to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada or Mon Sheong Foundation, Long Term Care Home.


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麦时峰在与老年痴呆症(阿尔茨海默症)斗争了近 13 年后,登仙界开怀,他于 2021 年 11 月 11 日在世嘉堡,孟嘗長期護理中心,在家人的陪伴下安详离世。麦时峰,是妻子晓梅(May) 51 年相亲相爱,忠贞不渝的丈夫,是 女儿Yee 和 Millie 的慈父,Mark 和 Mike 的岳父,以及 外孙子和外孙女Brayden、Tyler、Jaryd、Luka、Mia 和 Ava 心爱的外公。

麦时峰是中国广东台山人,1944年生,兄弟6人,行5。1965年凭借优异的体育成绩,考入中国的北京体育大学。由于他身材高大、英俊、体育成绩又好,在大学人气极高,晓梅(May)对他一见钟情,两人很快坠入爱河,于1971年完婚。1973年大女儿Yee出生。1975年因为祖父早年移居在加拿大,一家三口移民到加拿大。1979年小女儿Millie在多伦多出生,一家四口幸福美满。

麦时峰是一个能吃苦耐劳、聪明勤劳、有责任心,以家庭为中心的人。刚来到加拿大,他从早到晚打两份工,以养活自己小家庭,以及留在中国的亲朋好友。1985 年他开始在 McDonnell Douglas(波音的前身)工作,一家加拿大飞机制造公司 ,加入给加航DC 9 的工作组,后来合并为波音公司。他一直工作到他被诊断出阿尔茨海默症,才退休离职。

麦时峰酷爱运动,他不仅是一名杰出的田径运动员,同时也擅长各类体育运动,比如排球,兰球。他早年多次代表过多伦多队参加北美华人排球比赛。他也喜欢麻将,经常通宵达旦陪朋友及岳父母打。他这种优良的运动基因遗传给了后代。

麦时峰是一个心地善良、喜欢助人为乐的人。他坚强、耐心、谦虚,一生为友终生为友。所以,他到处都是朋友。他对于任何有需要的人都伸出援助之手,无论是当司机帮助人搬家,还是赞助朋友和家人移民加拿大。麦时峰夫妇还喜欢热闹,也非常热心,麦时峰有一手好厨艺!几乎每个周末,都是盛宴招待欢聚一起的朋友和家人。

虽然麦时峰离开了,但是他的音容笑貌永远留在我们记忆中,他那种只知道奉献,不求回报的精神,已经给子孙后代树立了榜样。每一个人都难以忘怀那个可亲可爱可敬的麦时峰!

全家人感谢加拿大阿尔茨海默氏症协会和孟嘗長期護理中心一路对麦时峰的帮助和照顾,为了帮助更多像麦时峰一样的病人,欢迎朋友对这两个机构捐款。麦时峰将于 2021 年 11 月 19 日在旺市的 Beechwood 公墓安息。

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Kevin and Maria Stolte (Friends)

Entered November 16, 2021 from Whitby

Yee and Mark, We are sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. We hope that you can find peace in knowing that he can rest now and he has left such a wonderful Legacy.
Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.

Kevin and Maria Stolte

Priscilla Lubina (Friend)

Entered November 16, 2021

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Sending hugs your way ❤

Linda Gazo (Friend of Millie and Lillian)

Entered November 16, 2021 from Mississauga

My deepest condolences to the Mak Family. Although I did not know Mr. Mak well, I have had the pleasure of his company a few times over the years. I will remember his genuine, welcoming smile. My prayers go out to your family during this difficult time. May you find comfort in all the great memories you have shared together.

Manolya (Friend of Millie)

Entered November 16, 2021 from Maple

Dearest Millie and Family.

Your father sounds like he was an amazing person. You were blessed to have him in your life. May god rest his beautiful soul in peace. Please accept our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Manolya and Achilles

Ma family 馬家弟妹 (Friends)

Entered November 19, 2021 from New York and Toronto

Dearest 曉梅, Yee and Millie,

Sez Fung 時峰 was a loving, caring, generous and the kindest person in the world! As his best friends, our entire family felt sad when he passed away. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
We believe that Sez Fung 時峰 are not really gone forever, everyone in your family will meet with him and reunion as one family again someday. Right now he is living in your hearts!

We will remember Sez Fung forever!
我們永遠懷念時峰大哥!

From: 馬家弟妺,于穗,于鳳,達標 Dr Bernard Ng, 于明,楊芳,于玲,建如,于夏,王荃

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Friend (Friend)

Entered November 15, 2021 from China

曉梅 听到消息,如五雷轰顶,麦大哥真走了?!我踏入加拿大开始,每一个春节,每一次聚会,我们都是在他忙里忙外中度过,我女儿们都养成习惯,春节去你们家庆祝!10几年来,一直没有断过。直到他得病,我听说过很多关于他的故事,尤其是对校友的照顾!这么好的一个人,老天却让他承受了13年的磨难,让他这么早就离世,让女人们失去和蔼可亲的父亲,让我们失去一个可敬佩的学长。回想起,有他在的日子,我们是那么开心快乐!突然走了?!非常沉痛!在这悲伤的日子里,如果您有需要,告诉我一声!我知道即使麦大哥走了,他在天国那边,也一定希望您幸福快乐!因为,他是一个好人,一个真的好人!

Friend 

Entered November 15, 2021

惊悉麦时峰同学不幸逝世厄讯,悲痛、怀念!他是体院最早移民加拿大的先行者,是体院同学会联谊活动中。最积极、最热心,最有爱心的人,1987年我第一次带花样滑冰队来加比赛就受到他率领体院在加同学的热情接待,住在他家,深被爱国华侨对母校、对国家的热情感动!1996年中国短道队在美国普来西德湖参加世界杯赛,同学会会长李良等在小麦引领下,从加拿大驱车7小时过境看望全队,加油!中国短道队受到极大鼓舞!小麦是校友各项活动的积极组织者,热心參加者,是加拿大体院校友会的重要骨干,他和贾晓梅是校友会中的模范夫妻,在小麦不幸罹患“失意”症漫长的岁月(13年)小梅不辞辛苦悉心照顾,体现恩爱夫妻的深情厚意,在校友中广为流传!小麦在特殊養老院全面关照医疗下,心态平稳未受苦痛,祝愿小麦一路走好!望晓梅节哀顺变! 王应辅 2021 -11 -13

Friend 

Entered November 15, 2021

经历了13年的病魔缠身,麦时峰老校友走了。在我的印象中,麦时峰是北京体院最早一批来多伦多闯荡的校友,随后校友队伍逐渐壮大,作为老校友的他,给予我们后来者很多关心和帮助。经常邀请校友们到他家聚会,组织校友一起外出旅游。至今,他所做的烤排骨我还记忆犹新。在我的心目中,他就是体院校友的领头人。怎奈年纪不大就得了这种病,一晃13年。晓梅,辛苦你了,你把退休后的最好时光都用来照顾麦时峰了,麦时峰有你这么好的妻子真是他的福分。祝愿他一路走好!望晓梅节哀保重,安排好晚年生活。

Jane (Friend)

Entered November 15, 2021 from Toronto

@moy 曉梅 听到消息,如五雷轰顶,麦大哥真走了?!我踏入加拿大开始,每一个春节,每一次聚会,我们都是在他忙里忙外中度过,我女儿们都养成习惯,春节去你们家庆祝!10几年来,一直没有断过。直到他得病,我听说过很多关于他的故事,尤其是对校友的照顾!这么好的一个人,老天却让他承受了13年的磨难,让他这么早就离世,让女人们失去和蔼可亲的父亲,让我们失去一个可敬佩的学长。回想起,有他在的日子,我们是那么开心快乐!突然走了?!非常沉痛!在这悲伤的日子里,如果您有需要,告诉我一声!我知道即使麦大哥走了,他在天国那边,也一定希望您幸福快乐!因为,他是一个好人,一个真的好人!

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