John Siu Kwan Lee
elevated ZG8Jr April 30, 1948 ~ January 17, 2025
elevated ZG8Jr Visitation
Thursday, January 23, 2025 from 10:30 – 11:45 am
elevated ZG8Jr Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated ZG8Jr Funeral Mass
Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 12:00 pm
elevated ZG8Jr Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
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elevated ZG8Jr Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, ON, L3T 2C7
elevated ZG8Jr Section: 43
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I have a hazy recollection of how John became involved with the Toronto tennis group, despite our shared year as classmates in 1961. When I started playing tennis with John in the early 1990s at the former Tennis Canada venue, he rapidly gained the nickname “steel wall 鋼牆” because of his consistently strong play. His style persisted for decades, and his precise, short angled cross-court shots consistently impressed us all. The tennis group frequently enjoyed Saturday breakfasts at 富記小炒, celebrating birthdays and engaging in amiable conversations and lively debates. He was a gifted poet, and his works brought joy to many of us. He will be fondly remembered as a wonderful friend and a passionate tennis player. May the Lord’s compassion embrace John in eternal peace and comfort those who loved him.
My condolences.