In memory of

Yu-Wing Francis Lee

January 5, 1952 -  March 30, 2024

Please join us in celebrating the life of Yu-Wing Francis (Frank) Lee on April 12 at 12:30pm (Visitation + Ceremony) at Elgin Mills Cemetery, Cremation & Funeral Centres***.

At the age of 72, Frank passed away peacefully at Mackenzie Health Hospital surrounded by his family and loved ones.

Born on January 5, 1952 in China, Frank spent his childhood years with his siblings and family in Hong Kong before moving to Toronto, Canada for post secondary school.

It was here that he would meet the love of his life, April, where they would embark on a 50 year journey that took them through marriage, parenthood and grandparenthood.

Frank started his professional journey with IBM in the 1970s working in several positions within the IT and Network team. His tenure with the company would span nearly 40 years even after Celestica became its own company.

Surely his most important and loved role was being a father and grandfather. Frank dedicated much of his time, love and energy in raising his sons and spoiling his grandchildren.

With a love for food, Frank frequently enjoyed sweets with his coffees and teas and often encouraged others to share in his joy by going for ‘afternoon tea’ and ‘midnight snacks’ before his weekly mahjong games.

Frank is survived by his wife, April; children, Daniel (Alexandra) and Jonathan (Sherry) along with his grandchildren, Giuseppe, Angelina, Ethan, Logan and Chiara; mother, Chan Hing (predeceased husband Lee Kok). He will be lovingly remembered by his siblings; Heddy (Yiu), Erwin/Hong (Judy), Louisa (predeceased husband Anthony), Ben (Liza), Ivan/Shing (Yuan Wen), Georgiana (Tim), Camellia (John); along with many nieces, nephews and loved ones.

If you’d like to make a donation, please consider the Mackenzie Health Foundation (https://www.mackenziehealth.ca/support-us/foundation), whose staff worked tirelessly to give Frank the best care possible (or to a charity close to your heart).

***Please note that a webcast link will be made available at the start time of the Ceremony on this site***

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Francis Lau (IBM work peer)

Entered April 3, 2024 from Markham ONT

It was nice knowing an honest and soft spoken Frank at work. You will be missed by all your peers all retired now.. RIP

Caitlin Newton (Colleague of Jonathan Lee at SDM)

Entered April 4, 2024 from Toronto

My sincerest condolences to the Lee family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Most sincerely, Caitlin Newton

Rick Jackson (Friend of April Lee)

Entered April 4, 2024 from Scarborough

We would like to convey our condolences to April and the Lee family. We are very sorry for your loss

tariq habib (Friend)

Entered April 4, 2024 from Stouffville

What a beautiful photo of Frank.
This is indeed how i remember him and always will.
I came to know Frank and the whole family through April. April and I worked together for many many years.
Together, Frank and April raised a beautiful family closely bonded and have been rewarded with beautiful daughters in law and a flock of adored grandchildren.
Our prayers for the entire family during this difficult period.
Daniel and Jonathan, Frank is surely very proud of you for supporting your mother and looking after her during this difficult period.
Our sincere condolences to the entire Lee family.
Frank, Rest in Peace.
Tariq and Sedi

John Tung (Friend of Daniel and Alex)

Entered April 4, 2024 from Etobicoke

So sorry for your loss Daniel.

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