Teresa Lai-Ying Yan (nee Chow)
elevated CCOqN August 25, 1936 – May 24, 2022
elevated CCOqN Teresa passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Scarborough Health Network – Birchmount Hospital. Beloved wife of the late Wayne (Wing Hong) Yan. She is survived by her children: Anne (John Olah); John (Linda); Peter (Leah Pressey); and Lucia. As a beloved grandmother, she will be fondly remembered by Michelle (Stephen), Bryan (Sarah), Sarah (Marko), Scott, Mylana, Rakeem, Dylan and Coltrane. She is also the cherished great-granny to Chloe, Evelyn, Sofia, Liliana and Ava.
elevated CCOqN Born in Guangzhou China in 1936, shortly after arriving in Canada with her husband and young family in August 1962, Teresa embarked on a 15-year career as an educational assistant supporting kindergarten students at Ogden Public School with the Toronto Board of Education. In 1977, she left education to enter the restaurant business with her husband Wayne until their retirement together.
elevated CCOqN Friends may visit at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home, 211 Langstaff Road East (Bayview and Langstaff) on Wednesday, June 1, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in the Chapel of St. Joseph in the funeral home at 12:00 p.m. Interment to be held at Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. Donations, in lieu of flowers to the Canadian Cancer Society (www.cancer.ca), The Angel Foundation for Learning (www.angelfoundationforlearning.org), or the charity of your choice, would be appreciated by the family as your expression of sympathy.
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John,
My heartfelt condolences to you and your family on the loss of your cherished mother. The loss of a mother is never easy, but may you take comfort in the fact that you are surrounded by people that love and care for you and your family.
Dear John and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Please accept my condolences, Anabela Carneiro
My deepest condolences to all of you through this difficult time. May peace peace be with you all.
There are no words to express the sorrow we feel for your loss, Peter and family. May the happy memories that you have of your Mom help to ease your sadness.
Gary and Linda
Dear John and Family,
My sincere and deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear mother. Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear John and family,
So sad for your loss, my deepest sympathy,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this very painful time of grieving.
Dear John and Family,
After the tears have dried and the goodbyes have been said, all we have to hold onto are the happy memories that we’ve shared with our loved ones who have passed, this is what keeps them alive in our hearts and in our minds, and they will continue to live on, through us.
I am praying for you to have peace and strength at this time. You have my deepest sympathies.
Dear John and family,
So sorry for your loss. From learning about your mother, she seemed like an outstanding person who cared deeply for others. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
Sincerest condolences John, to you and your family during this difficult time.
Dear John and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Sending you my deepest condolences. May your mom rest in peace.