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She was born Dec. 28, 1923, in Kowloon, China, the daughter of Art Yen Lee and Bot Sing Lee.
She enjoyed her youth, growing up on a family farm with many animals and beautiful flower gardens. When she became school age, she moved to Hong Kong to stay with her grandparents who owned a jewelry business. She was educated in health care and volunteered in her community to help the sick and elderly.
In 1941, her parents arranged a marriage to George Chin. Following his service during World War II, Kam and George moved to Pawtucket, R.I., to start a family restaurant with his five brothers. A new husband, a new country, unfamiliar language, yet she adapted with a gentle style, commitment and courage.
Kam was a dedicated homemaker. She excelled in cooking and seamstress work. She wrote her own cookbook and made the family clothing. She and her husband were strict about their children's education and homework, knowing that discipline and values would serve them well. Kam decided to become a US Citizen and with the help of her two sons who translated for her. She reached that goal of being a proud naturalized citizen in 1964.
She was a devoted Christian, having belonged to the Pawtucket Rhode Island Chinese Christian Church for many years.
She is survived by her sons, Frank Chin and his wife, Patricia, of West Farmington, and Walden Chin of Farmington; two grandsons, Dana Chin of New York City and Shawn Chin of Boston, Mass.; two brothers, Yee Pong Lee of Montreal, Canada, and Yee Pong Lee, Liverpool, England; one sister, Ling Yee Tam of Los Angeles, Calif.; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and friends at Orchard Park Rehab and Living Center, Farmington.
Family and friends are invited to call at the Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, U.S. Route 2 and Route 27, Farmington, Thursday afternoon 2-4 p.m. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. from the center. Public graveside services will be held at Fairview Cemetery, Farmington. Remembrance gifts may be given to the Resident Activity Fund at Orchard Park Rehabilitation and Living Center, 20 Orchard St. Farmington, ME 04938. Tributes and condolences may be shared with her family at www.wilesrc.com.
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Bremda Roy
January 4, 2011
To Frank, I just heard about the loss of your mom. I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love Brenda Roy
January 1, 2011
To Mr. Chin Family members, We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers for all of you at this difficult time.
-Betsy and family
Barbara Essency
January 1, 2011
Frank, So sorry to learn that your mom had passed away. You will always have memories of her and no one can take that away from you.
Debbie Barter
December 30, 2010
Frank,
Sorry to hear about your mom.I'm hoping that all the good memories will be a comfort to you.Know that I'm keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
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Rosemary Genetti
December 29, 2010
Dear Frank and Family,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mom.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love Rosemary Genetti
Charles
December 29, 2010
I'm truly sorry to hear of the passing of Mr. Chin, I hope to offer my sincere condolences to the Chin family. Losing these dear loved ones to death is difficult for all involved. The Bible mentions there will come a time when we all can say:"And no resident will say: I am sick. The people that are dwelling in [the land] will be those pardoned for their error." Soon the 'Sovereign of the Universe,' will bring and end to sickness and death. The 'Creator' has promised it, he will do it.
Dori Dean
December 29, 2010
Frank,
Thinking of you and your family in this difficult time. May you find peace in your memories of a loving mother and of good times you shared with her. Dori Dean and Family
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