Obituary of Edith Lorine Liu

LIU, Edith Lorine (nee Wong) Edith passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 9, 2006 at home in Toronto surrounded by her loving family. Beloved wife of the late Dr. Sim Fai Liu. Predeceased by her parents Du and Sue Wong of Dundas, Ontario. She will be sadly missed by her four children, Eleanor (and Christopher) Barbara (and David), Donna (and Howard) and William. She was the doting grandmother to Simon, Jennifer, Graeham and Adrienne. Fondly remembered by her siblings Hugh, Gerald and Frances. She was born on September 29, 1928 in Brantford, Ontario. She graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Science (Zoology and Chemistry). In 1952, she obtained a Master of Arts in Physiology and in 1973 she completed a Masters of Library Science, both at the University of Toronto. Her many interests and talents led her to employment in a number of diverse fields, including work at the Department of National Defence, the City of Toronto forensic laboratory and in the pharmaceutical industry. After raising her family, she pursued a career in real estate. Throughout her married life, she was an unfaltering support to her husband of 46 years. Together they supported the growth and successful development of the first Chinese charitable organization in Ontario, the Mon Sheong Foundation. Edith�s passion for learning was lifelong. She was an avid and eclectic reader and a ready source of helpful knowledge to those who knew her. The family would like to thank the members of the Temmy Latner Palliative Care team. Special thanks to Marg Jackson, Alicia, Drs. Goldman, Kirshen and Davey. The family is indebted to the loving care she received in her home from her caregiver Reizl. The family will receive friends at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME - A.W. MILES CHAPEL, 1403 Bayview Avenue (south of Eglinton Avenue East), from 7-9 p.m. on Wednesday, 2-4 and 7-9 pm. on Thursday. A funeral service will be held for family and close friends in the chapel on Friday, September 15 at one o�clock. Interment York Cemetery. In memory of Edith, donations to the Mon Sheong Foundation, 11199 Yonge Street, Richmond Hill, ON L4S 1L2, would be appreciated by the family.