Rosalia Mun Chi Chow

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Rosalia Chow Obituary

CHOW, Rosalia Mun Chi Age 45 Of Fairfax, Virginia, October 12, 2008, of cancer. Born in Hong Kong, February 8, 1963, Rosalia graduated from St. Mary's Canossian College, Hong Kong, 1982; from Wadham College, Oxford, 1985; from Harvard Graduate School of Education, 1986, Ed.M; and Cornell University, 1993, ABD. Rosalia married Frank Linton of Boston, Massachusetts, in Hong Kong, in 1989. As a child, Rosalia visited Australia with the Girl Guides; won a competition to tour Europe, and occasionally summered in Malaysia, where her father managed a factory. Rosalia was an analyst at Boston's Massachusetts General Hospital until moving to Fairfax, Virginia in 2002, where she continued volunteer work. She enjoyed traveling, cooking, karate, and crosswords. She was a professionally-trained pastry chef, known for her cakes. She was a good listener, a first-rate conversationalist, an energetic, intelligent, warm, and caring woman. Rosalia is survived by her brother Vincent Chow, his wife Anita, and their sons Sidney and Duncan, of Hong Kong; by her brother Matthew Chow, his wife Helene Hamouin, & their daughters Cassandra and Laeticia, of Vancouver; by her sister Caroline Chow, and her husband Chi Chiu Ng of Hong Kong; and by her spouse, Frank Linton, of Fairfax Virginia. A Celebration of Life will be held November 8, 11:00 a.m. in Old Town Hall, Fairfax VA. Interment is planned for Corinth Vermont.

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Published by Boston Globe on Nov. 2, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Rosalia Chow

4 Entries

fanglan du

November 7, 2008

We are writing to celebrate together, with joy and tears, the life of Rosalia Chow who was our dear friend. We’d like to share some of many great memories we have had with Rosalia.

We did not meet Rosalia until we moved to Boston via a mutual friend although we went to Cornell during the similar time period. We have enjoyed meeting her and Frank and had a lot of laugh together when we got together. We remember that Rosalia always had great smiles and a cheerful voice. At one time Rosalia and Frank came to our house for dinner we served traditional Chinese food with many dishes that could have bones and shells. We had other Chinese guests too. So, we were busy talking, laughing, and eating without explaining each dish and possible cautions for some dishes. Suddenly I noticed that Frank ate shrimp with shells and fish with bones. Sometimes you can eat shrimps with shells if they are properly cooked for you to eat them. But the dish we had required you NOT to eat the shrimp shells. So, I was nervously whispering to Rosalia about it, she laughed and sweetly said, “Don’t worry! He can handle it. He’s experienced many TOUGH situations.” Of course, Frank could handle it. But we all hoped that Frank enjoyed eating the shrimps with shells at that night!

We have always admired and respected how Rosalia had devoted her leisure time to voluntarily help in nursing home and hospital. I wrote a couple of recommendations for her voluntary applications while she was in Burlington, MA. She had great passion to help people who were in need and put her passion into actions. One time she told me her experience with an elderly in a nursing home, she said that the elderly did not talk to her for the whole time (2 hours) but was happy to have her around. So, I asked Rosalia, how did you know that? Rosalia said that, well, you could feel it. For instance, the elderly would look at you when you made sounds to make sure you were there with her peaceful eyes. So, I asked Rosalia, “What did you do then?” She said that she had so much experience that she was fully prepared for either chatting with them when they desired, or giving them space when they needed. She was a very thoughtful person with such a warm heart.

Another thing I’d like to share with you is her spirit on travel. She and I talked in September on the phone, she sounded so much better, energetic and happy. She told me that she felt a lot better with the new treatment and was trying to catch up with friends. We talked about my family trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, Rodham, and places in Europe; she vividly shared a lot of knowledge about these places. Then she asked me about my trip to Lanzhou, where I grew up, she talked about the famous German-made Yellow River Bridge. I was surprised that she knew that bridge because there are many new bridges built across Yellow River to connect both ends in Lanzhou city. The famous German-made Bridge was about 100 years old and a cannot-miss sight in Lanzhou. I asked her if she ever visited Lanzhou, she laughed and told me that she actually did virtual travel on web site. Her knowledge about the world made you believes that she could start and run the world class tourist business.

Rosalia was one of the optimistic people we have ever known. She always had a great attitude to deal with uncertainties and was very capable to put things in perspective. As a dear friend, she was a good listener and a fabulous communicator. Her insight about a lot of things will be always encouraging and inspiring. We will miss Rosalia indeed.

Fanglan and John

fanglan du

November 7, 2008

We are writing to celebrate together, with joy and tears, the life of Rosalia Chow who is our dear friend. We’d like to share some of many great memories we have had with Rosalia.

We did not meet Rosalia until we moved to Boston via a mutual friend although we went to Cornell during the similar time period. We have enjoyed meeting her and Frank and had a lot of laugh together when we got together. We remember that Rosalia always had great smiles and a cheerful voice. At one time Rosalia and Frank came to our house for dinner we served traditional Chinese food with many dishes that could have bones and shells. We had other Chinese guests too. So, we were busy talking, laughing, and eating without explaining each dish and possible cautions for some dishes. Suddenly I noticed that Frank ate shrimp with shells and fish with bones. Sometimes you can eat shrimps with shells if they are properly cooked for you to eat them. But the dish we had required you NOT to eat the shrimp shells. So, I was nervously whispering to Rosalia about it, she laughed and sweetly said, “Don’t worry! He can handle it. He’s experienced many TOUGH situations.” Of course, Frank could handle it. But we all hoped that Frank enjoyed eating the shrimps with shells at that night!

We have always admired and respected how Rosalia had devoted her leisure time to voluntarily help in nursing home and hospital. I wrote a couple of recommendations for her voluntary applications while she was in Burlington, MA. She had great passion to help people who were in need and put her passion into actions. One time she told me her experience with an elderly in a nursing home, she said that the elderly did not talk to her for the whole time (2 hours) but was happy to have her around. So, I asked Rosalia, how did you know that? Rosalia said that, well, you could feel it. For instance, the elderly would look at you when you made sounds to make sure you were there with her peaceful eyes. So, I asked Rosalia, “What did you do then?” She said that she had so much experience that she was fully prepared for either chatting with them when they desired, or giving them space when they needed. She was a very thoughtful person with such a warm heart.

Another thing I’d like to share with you is her spirit on travel. She and I talked in September on the phone, she sounded so much better, energetic and happy. She told me that she felt a lot better with the new treatment and was trying to catch up with friends. We talked about my family trip to Amsterdam, Brussels, Rodham, and places in Europe; she vividly shared a lot of knowledge about these places. Then she asked me about my trip to Lanzhou, where I grew up, she talked about the famous German-made Yellow River Bridge. I was surprised that she knew that bridge because there are many new bridges built across Yellow River to connect both ends in Lanzhou city. The famous German-made Bridge was about 100 years old and a cannot-miss sight in Lanzhou. I asked her if she ever visited Lanzhou, she laughed and told me that she actually did virtual travel on web site. Her knowledge about the world made you believes that she could start and run the world class tourist business.

Rosalia was one of the optimistic people we have ever known. She always had a great attitude to deal with uncertainties and was very capable to put things in perspective. As a dear friend, she was a good listener and a fabulous communicator. Her insight about a lot of things will be always encouraging and inspiring. We will miss Rosalia indeed.

Fanglan and John

David Masi

November 7, 2008

Frank,

Sorry to hear about the departure of your soulmate.

Until you become reunited, may you be consoled by your loved ones and friends, and the everlasting memories you have of your beloved.

Clayton Gage

November 4, 2008

Hi Frank,
I was saddened to read of your wife's passing. My wife, Lynn and I send our positive thoughts your way.

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