Mrs. Wai Ping Chan

My mother, Wai Ping Chan, was born on the 2nd day of the 7th lunar month in 1934 in Shiwanzhen, Huizhou, Guangdong. During the Japanese invasion of China, she fled to Hong Kong and later worked as a proofreader at a publishing house.

While living in the Lyndhurst Terrace area, she met my father, Sum Leung who was a neighbor. Whether it was love at first sight or a bond that grew over time, they sparked a romantic connection. After dating for a while, they got married in 1959. Within three years of their marriage, they had two sons, Ronald Ying Nin and Richard Ying Choy. Since then, she dedicated herself to taking care of the family and raising her two sons.

In the early 1980s, both sons had left for university studies in the United Kingdom. After my father opened his own jewelry store, she returned to work to assist him in managing the business. In 1990, the store closed due to building redevelopment, and my parents retired.

My father passed away in 2005. After that, my mother lived alone in Hong Kong. She joined Caritas interest classes, learning Karaoke singing, English and drawing. In her free time, she enjoyed visiting the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, leading a relatively peaceful life.

For most of her life, my mother had no religious beliefs. After my father passed away, we introduced her to Caine Road Baptist Church. She later accepted Christ, was baptized, and became a Christian.

In 2015, we helped her immigrate to Canada. She became a Canadian citizen in 2023 and voted in the 2024 British Columbia provincial election. She was proud to exercise her rights and fulfil her duties as a Canadian citizen.

She greatly enjoyed life in Canada, making many friends at a nearby park and senior center. Together, they explored various places in Greater Vancouver, leading a fulfilling and enjoyable life. She also participated in many activities at the senior center and left behind pleasant and friendly memories for her friends from various ethnic backgrounds.

My mother had an easygoing personality. She could engage in friendly conversations with strangers and was often seen with a smile. She loved seafood and curry chicken, and her favorite colors were purple and pink. My mother’s happiest moments were when her younger son visited from London, UK every year. The whole family would gather to play mahjong and share joyful times.

In early March this year, she suddenly became weak. Her family doctor could not find the cause. After two visits, she was admitted to the hospital. After thorough medical examinations, she was diagnosed with terminal cancer, which shocked all her family and friends.

Although there was no cure, she remained strong in spirit. When she was still conscious, a pastor visited her and reassured her faith in Jesus Christ.

While she remained in the hospital for a week, both sons and daughters-in-law took turns to stay by her side. Her two grandsons and their spouses also came to visit. On March 26, my mother peacefully passed away in the hospital, relieved from the burdens of this world.

We believe she is now in a better place, enjoying eternal joy in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. One day, we will be reunited with her in heaven.

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母親陳慧萍於1934年農曆7月2日出生于廣東惠州石湾區，日本侵華期間逃難到香港，曾於出版社任職校對。

母親於中環擺花街居住時，與父親梁深是鄰居，也不知道是一見鐘情或是日久生情，他倆擦出愛情火花，戀愛成熟後於1959年共諧連理。婚後3年内生下了兩個兒子英年及英才，之後一直照顧家庭及教養两個兒子。

1980年代初，兩個兒子已經到英國留學，父親開了自己的珠寶店後，她重返工作崗位，協助父親打理生意。1990年，珠寶店因大廈重建而結業，父母親正式退休。

2005年父親病逝，母親獨自在香港生活，參加明愛興趣班，學習唱歌, 英文和繪畫，閒時愛去動植物公園逛，生活尚算寫意。

母親一直沒有宗教信仰，父親去世後隨兒子帶領參加堅道浸信會，並信主受洗，成為基督跟隨者。

及後大兒子英年申請她移民加拿大，於2015年正式成為加國居民。並於 2023 年成為加拿大公民後，參與2024年舉行的BC省選舉投票，以行使她作為公民的權利和義務。

她很享受在加拿大的生活，在家附近的公園和老人中心結識了很多朋友，並跟著她們在大温哥華地區四處遊玩，生活充實而有趣味。她也參加了老人中心許多活動，並為她的各族朋友留下了愉快、友善的回憶。

母親性格隨和，與不認識的人都可以友善傾談，經常面露笑容。她喜歡吃海鮮和咖哩雞，最喜歡的顏色是紫色和粉紅色。母親最快樂的時刻是小兒子每年從英國倫敦來探望她，兒孫聚首一堂，在家搓麻將的歡樂時光。

今年三月初她突然變得很虛弱，但家庭醫生無法找出她不適的原因。兩次去看家庭醫生後，她被送進醫院。經過詳細檢查後，她被診斷出患有末期癌症，這讓所有的家人和朋友都感到震驚。

雖然藥石無靈，當她還有意識的時候，一位牧師在她的床邊堅定了她對耶穌基督的信心。

留院一星期，兩個兒子和媳婦輪流陪伴，兩個孫兒也來探望。3月26日，母親息了世上的勞苦，在醫院安詳地去世。

我們深信她去了一個更美好的地方，正在她的主和救主耶穌基督身邊享受永生的福樂，將來我們會在天家重聚。