Obituary of Rosie Chien Dzau

DZAU, Rosie Chien Passed away peacefully in Toronto on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at the age of 94. Predeceased by her beloved husband Emil. Loved mother of Elsie (Brendan Chan), Victor (Ruth) and Vivien (Daniel MacIntosh). Proud grandmother of Kevin (Godelinde), Karinne (Eric), Jacqueline (Aaron) and Merissa (John); and great-grandmother of five. Rosie was born in China in 1919. Intelligent and multi-talented, she was a woman ahead of her time - university educated in Shanghai in late 1930s and a high school mathematics teacher in Hong Kong in 1950s for many years. She believed that she could accomplish anything she set her mind to, and imparted to her children that same belief as well as the importance of good value and strong work ethics. Rosie lived a rich and fulfilling life spanning nine decades from China to Canada. A private family service will be held at the HUMPHREY FUNERAL HOME A.W. MILES CHAPEL LIMITED, 1403 Bayview Avenue, Toronto. Donations in memory of Rosie Dzau may be made to Dixon Hall, 58 Sumach Street, Toronto M5A 5J7 or at www.dixonhall.org. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.