Dorothy Ruth Chin-You
elevated RaLWm August 10, 1928 – October 21, 2024
elevated RaLWm Visitation
Saturday, November 2, 2024 from 8:00 – 10:00 am
Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
elevated RaLWm Funeral Mass
Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30 am
Chapel of St. Joseph at Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, Ontario, L3T 3Z6
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elevated RaLWm Interment
Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery
elevated RaLWm Obituary
elevated RaLWm It is with profound sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Dorothy (Cissy) Chin-You, on October 21, 2024 at the age of 96.
elevated RaLWm Dorothy was the beloved wife of the late Urvill, and daughter of the late Jun Wan Yap Sam and Ivy Perry. She was a cherished sister, survived by Clive and Dorothy Ann (Annie) and predeceased by 10 other siblings. Dorothy was the dear mother of four children, Henry (Ann-Marie), the late Michael (the late Marcia), Sharon (Noel), Nicholas (Sash). She was also the beloved and proud grandmother of 16 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
elevated RaLWm Born in Kingston, Jamaica, Dorothy moved to Lung Boi Liang in Guangdong, China where she spent the majority of her youth. She returned to Jamaica in her early twenties, where she met and married her husband, Urvill. The two went on to start their own family, as well as two successful businesses in Mandeville. The Bank House Bakery, followed by Urvill’s Supermarket – which is still in operation today. Following the passing of Urvill in December of 2000, Dorothy spent time between Jamaica and Canada to be closer to her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her two great joys in life were being surrounded by the people in Urvill’s Supermarket and spending time with her family. Dorothy took so much pride in working in the Supermarket, and was a well-respected and beloved member of the Community. Her pride was never more evident than when she visited Urvill’s one last time in 2022, for the 50th Anniversary Celebration of the Supermarket being in business. Dorothy and Urvill were also affiliated with two other businesses, Bread Master Bakery and Grand Market Supermarket.
elevated RaLWm In her later years, Dorothy remained strong and independent, often ignoring her age entirely. She was always thinking of others, and always ensuring that they were not hungry. She was a cherished member of this family and will be remembered for her kindness, warmth and unwavering spirit.
elevated RaLWm The family would like to express their gratitude to all the PSW’s who helped keep Dorothy strong, healthy and comfortable during the past eight years. In particular, to Heather and Carmen of Spectrum Health Care, and also to Queenie, Maria, and Fiona for being so compassionate and caring.
elevated RaLWm Special thanks to all the Staff at Yee Hong Markham Adult Day Program for being there for Dorothy with encouragement and understanding during the past eight years. Dorothy thoroughly enjoyed the social interaction and all the activities and exercises which contributed to keeping her mind very active and sharp.
elevated RaLWm In lieu of flowers, donations in Dorothy’s memory can be made to https://www.yeehong.com/inmemoryof/dorothy-ruth-chin-you/
Sharon, my condolences to you and the family, your Mom has now gone to join your Dad and all her friends in heaven. My thoughts are with you and the family.
Eternal Rest Grant unto Her O Lord and let Perpetual Light shine on her. May she rest in peace.
Carolyn Tom
Hello Henry, Sharon and Nicky,
Your Mom, Cissy Tyee was always so warm, kind and cheerful every time we saw her. Always having a beautiful smile that put everyone at ease. How can an apparently shy person be so comfortingly friendly at the same time? We are sure you would agree that was the magic of her personality.
There is no doubt she joins the rest of the family that have passed before her and is now having a really good reunion time.
We will all miss her and are glad to have known Cissy Tyee.
Our deepest condolences.
With love from Jangue & Jacqui.
Condolences to the Chin_You family from Granville, Marcia, Alex, and Kelsey. Urvill’s was my grandmother’s favourite wholesale place in the 80’s to early 2000 before she passed. Mrs.Chin had one of the best smiles ever. As the slogan say’s The Choice of Family, Your missed by alot of families walk good Mrs. Chin.
Sharon I know that you may not remember Robert and Junior Sergeant who use to work at urvills in the 70s but Miss Chin and Mr Chin was like our mother and father while our grandmother use to work at decarterate College where Michael was…
We therefore want to extend our sincere condolences to you and the rest of the family
(I spoke to Nicky earlier on)
Henry, Sharon, Nicky, Justin, Lauren, Samantha and respective families: Cissy Ti-Goo was forever warm, caring and selfless. I never heard her utter a cross word and will always remember her smiling like she had a wonderful secret or joke to share. It is truly a blessing that she graced us with her presence for nearly a century. My deepest sympathies to you all. (I am sorry that I cannot be there in person – I had to give up my passport a few weeks ago when I applied for a new one.)
My condolences to the Chinyou family in there time of bereavement
Sharon and family my deepest condolences on the passing of your mother Dorothy. It was my pleasure to take care of Dorothy for the past eight years, she was a kind lady and one strong willed woman who never gave up on anything. She will truly be miss.
I will miss your warmth mama. My condolences to all family members. I say ‘chin up’ to you sir Nicky and Henry, as you two are the ones I’m familiar with but as you all grieve may God grant you all the strength to overcome. Press forward and don’t lose hope, cause God is a shelter in your stormy moments.