Alice Lucille Chen (Nee: Wee Tom)
elevated 9Bvb1 March 8, 1928 – April 6, 2024
elevated 9Bvb1 Visitation
Saturday, April 20, 2024 from 10:00 am – 11:45 am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 9Bvb1 Funeral Mass
Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 12:00 pm
Chapel of St. Joseph – Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated 9Bvb1 Click here to view the mass.
elevated 9Bvb1 Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
8361 Yonge Street, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 2C7
elevated 9Bvb1 Obituary
elevated 9Bvb1 It is with deeply-felt sorrow we announce the death of Alice Lucille Chen (nee Wee Tom). She answered God’s call on Saturday, April 06, 2024 and died peacefully at Markham-Stouffville Hospital surrounded by her children, sons-in-law and grandson. She is joyfully reunited with her husband Purcell and survived by her children Karen (Yook), Suzanne, Robert, Karlene (Mark) and grandchildren Ryan, Rory, Randey, Morgan, Jaidyn. Siblings Vyjuly deceased, Joseph deceased, Bertram deceased (Myrtle deceased), Ernest (Ruby), Sister Mary Grace, Carlos (Wilhelmina deceased, Connie deceased), Gloria (Edward deceased), Jasmine, Hope (Edwin deceased), Henry (Flora), Peggy (Ernest deceased) and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews,great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews.
elevated 9Bvb1 She will be remembered for a lifetime of caring for others with great love, kindness and patience. The light she brought to us all will be sorely missed.
elevated 9Bvb1 In lieu of flowers, donations to Markham-Stouffville Hospital will be appreciated.
elevated 9Bvb1 For online donations to Markham-Stouffville Hospital: https://support.mshf.on.ca/alicechen
elevated 9Bvb1 Envelopes and slips will also be available at the time of viewing and funeral.
Our condolences to the family. We will keep the family in prayers.
We have fond memories of Aunt Alice.
She is with Uncle Purcell now
And exchanging jokes.
Take Care.
Dr. Donald Chen and family.
Thanks Donald and family, we appreciate your thoughts and prayers. Although we grieve and miss her physical presence, we’re happy she’s at rest and with Dad.
My condolences to the family and friends of Aunt Alice may her soul Rest in Peace. I am sure she will be with Uncle Purcell.
Thanks Sherrine, we appreciate your thoughts.
So sorry for your loss. My sympathy and prayers go out to the entire family. She was such a beautiful person and always welcomed me into her home. She even took care of me when I had my wisdom teeth out and she made the best jerk chicken. May she rest in peace!
Thanks Laurie, we appreciate your thoughts.
Condolences to the Chen Family.
May she rest in Peace.
Thanks Oanh, Celia and family for your sympathies and kind thoughts. Very much appreciated
Robert, my deepest sympathies to you and your family.
She always had a big beautiful smile whenever I saw her.
May your loving memories of your wonderful mom bring you peace, comfort and strength
Patrick, thank you for your kind words. They are deeply appreciated.
Condolences to the Chen family.
We will miss having “Miss G” as we have known her by this pet name.
May she rest in Peace.
Thanks Bill and Cheryl, you have looked out for Mum after Dad died. We appreciate your love and care.
My condolences to the entire family on your loss. I have fond memories of staying at Tai-Goo’s house with all my many cousins. Her house was like the unofficial daycare for all us. Tai-Goo lived a full life and will be missed but now she gets to go home to Uncle P.
Thanks Brady, life was fun playing with all our cousins, and especially when we came down to go to the beach. We looked forward to the beach outing and spending time with the whole family. We were some tired puppies at the end of the day.
Dear Karen, Karlene, and Suzanne, my deepest condolences to you and your families during this difficult time.
David, we appreciate and are grateful for your thoughts and support in our time of grief.
Sorry to hear this bad news she is now with uncle percel
Thank you Michael.
My condolences to you Robert and your family. I remember your Mum as always having a warm smile and being so welcoming. Cherish the sweet memories.
Much appreciated Sonia
Daughter, sister,auntie, Grandma but simply mother to many. Good night beloved Auntie. Walk hand in hand with Uncle P in God’s presence.
Such lovely words Howard, and no truer words spoken. We are grateful for them and appreciate you speaking them.
She cared for me and my family after my husband died.She was so beautiful,kind,loving,giving and selfless wearing always that beautiful smile.She ran the race and finished it well and so may she rests in our Saviours arms. Please accept my sympathy Susan, Karen,Carlene and Bobby- you were all wonderful neighbours.
Thank you Claudette. We remember you, Jerome, Joel, and Jackie and how you shared Mum’s birthday. Mum appreciated your friendship. It was really nice having you as our neighbours.
Dear Karlene,Mark,Morgan and Jaidyn,
Our thoughts are with you at this sad time and even though losing a love one is a devastating time,your beautiful memories will continue.
Heartfelt sympathy ,
Zorena and Fermin.🙏
Thank you Zorena and Fermin for your thoughts.
Dear Tygoo, you were a “second mom” to me & all my kids. Thanks sooo much for helping me through the years when I needed a helping hand. I will cherish always the time me, George & now grown children spent with you, Uncle P, Karen, Suzanne, Bobby & Karlene. We “all” miss u very much very & will be in our hearts to the end of time. Our family are grieving now, but we know you are in Heaven now, reunited with Uncle P & everyone that has passed on, where you will have “everlasting peace & happiness” with our Lord, Jesus Christ.”
Thanks Jan and George, she always enjoyed the dim sum, patties and cha siu buns you brought when you came to visit. We deeply appreciate your thoughts and support at this time. She lives on in our memories.
My sincere condolences to the Family. I am so glad I had the opportunity to have met her and shared time with her. She is a lovely and wonderful lady. I know she is being missed greatly because she is loved so much but we find some peace in our hearts knowing that she is now in a better place with our Lord and that he will take great care of her till we all get to meet again. My thoughts n prayers remain with all those she left behind.
Thank you Joseph for your thoughts and prayers. They are much appreciated.
Dear Karen, Suzanne, Robert and Karlene, and also Aunt Gloria and family,
Our deepest condolences on the passing of Aunt Alice to you and to all the Wee Tom family. She was a wonderful lady and, from the years I have known her, she was always smiling and cheerful, and very caring. My siblings and I were very close to Aunt Gloria and the late Uncle Eddie growing up in Jamaica, and they used to take us on outings with Aunt Alice and Uncle P, and also to Gregory Park. Those were some of the fun and memorable days of my childhood.
She lived a good, long life, even though, from when she was in her seventies, whenever I saw her, she would say to me…”I am an old lady now!” 🙂
She has now finally gone to reunite with Uncle P so that they can continue on their next journey together in Heaven.
May she rest in peace.
Shirley and Mark, we appreciate your thoughts. Thank you for sharing your memory of Mum.
Dear Karen, Suzanne, Bobby & Karlene,
Our deepest sympathy to you all for the passing of Tygoo.
Your Mom was a very special Aunt and a very caring and kind person. Dale will always remember how she and your Dad opened up your home to him and allowed him to live with you when he was attending college in Jamaica. She made him feel very welcome and treated him like a part of her family.
She was a very friendly and cheerful person who was always willing to help in any way she could.
We miss her dearly, but we know that she is happy now in Heaven with Uncle P.
Rest in peace, Tygoo.
Dale and Jen, your words and thoughts are much appreciated. I remember fondly when Dale lived with us. Mum and Dad had this way of welcoming others into our family, and those that appreciated it always remembered, regardless of time and distance.
Unconditional love is what I remember and cherish the most about Tygoo. Always there with a helping hand, being there always. She was so enduring and wonderful who many shall follow…giving, loving, smiling always. Will miss you dearly Tygoo. You leave a path to pure goodness.
Sue-Anne, thank you. We were happy you were able to be with us.
Dear Suzanne, Karen, Robert & Karlene:
Our deepest Condolences to you all, during this difficult time. May the Lord protect all of you and give you the strength . Will always remember your mom as a very caring person.
Suzanne, we thank you for your thoughts at this time.
Suzanne, we appreciate your thoughts in our time of grief. Thank you.
Suzanne,
Alice’s work here on earth is done, so God called her home to a higher purpose.
May you and all your family treasure and take comfort from the time you had with her, and the wonderful memories she left with you.
She may be gone but will never be forgotten.🙏🏽
Lorna, We are grateful for your thoughts and happy that Mum will be remembered by so many.
I am forever grateful for having Taigoo in our early developing years. You were a great role model to all. You loved us all unconditionally.
Main you rest well until we meet again. You will live in our hearts and memories.
Thank you Conrad. Our memories keep Mum alive in our hearts and her legacy of kindness and love live on in all the lives she touched.
To My Dear Cousins, Suzanne, Karen, Bobby & Karlene
Although no words can fill the void, knowing all the love that is left behind will bring comfort.
Tygu’s warm enduring presence lives in each of you in different ways. May your children also know how fortunate they are to have had her for as long as they did.
Her kindness and ever maternal spirit will be remembered Always by all who knew her.
Sending hugs & Love,
Kimmie
Kimmie, thanks for the love and the hugs! We all feel fortunate that she was with us this long, was in reasonably good health and had a peaceful death.
Thank you Kimmie. We were indeed fortunate to have Mum with us and in reasonably good health until her peaceful death.
Dear Sue and Family,
We are sorry to hear your mom passed, and this is to let you know we are thinking of you at this difficult time.
Our heartfelt condolences to you, Ryan, Rory, Randey, and family. From the Lowe family: Liz (Woon), David, Becca, Alex (Kyle) and Josh.
We appreciate your condolences.
We appreciate your thoughts Liz, David, Becca, Alex, Kyle and Josh
Tai-Goo, or Aunt Alice, was one of my favorites. She was always so pleasant, happy, caring and kind. Up until recent years, seeing her visiting Jamaica, she looked well beyond her age and still cheerful and outgoing. She will be missed by many. Condolences from my family to the entire family especially my cousins and their children.
Dianne, we appreciate your thoughts and are happy you were able to see her during her visit to Jamaica.
Our condolences to the family. We are saddened by your loss.
Our condolences to the family. We were saddened for your loss
Thank you Adophus & Pam. We appreciate your thoughts.
My memories of Tai-goo are of her loving kindness and nurturing heart. I have only lovely memories and I’m thankful to know her transition was peaceful.
Thank you Lisa
Thank you Adolphus and Pam, we appreciate your thoughts.
Our condolences to the family. 🙏🙏🙏
Thank You
Dear family of our dear Alice
We share your loss and at this time, although a bit late, are remembering our dear Alice who never forgot our family and knew each child by name. Dear Purcell also went way back with me, Geoffrey; such strong memories. All blessings.
Geoffrey & Mary (Ruth) Chin
Thank you Geoffrey and Ruth. We appreciate your thoughts.