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Kenneth Chin Obituary
He leaves his wife of 45 years, Judy S.L. (Cho) Chin; a son, Robert Y. Chin and his wife Carolyn of Worcester; 3 daughters, Shirley R. Lyon and her husband Michael of Lawrence, Lisa J. Chin of Lynn, and Amy P. Chin of Worcester; a brother, James K.H. Chin and his wife Cecilia of Natick; a sister, Susan Y. Totaro and her husband Sebastian of Playa Del Ray, CA; 6 grandchildren, Matthew, Caitlin, William, Rebecca, Thomas and Brian; nephews and nieces.
Mr. Chin was born in China, the son of James T.Y. Chin and Dong Yet Ming Chin and graduated from Commerce High School. He owned and operated Ken Chin's Restaurant in Worcester for 36 years and was still working at the time of his death. He was a member of the Shriners, the Worcester Lodge of Elks, and was a 32nd Degree Mason. Mr. Chin was a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather who enjoyed being with his family and will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
The funeral is Tuesday, January 2nd, with a service at 10:00 A.M. in O'CONNOR BROTHERS FUNERAL HOME, 592 Park Avenue, Worcester. Burial will be in Hope Cemetery. Calling hours are from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. Monday, January 1st, and from 9:00 until 10:00 A.M. Tuesday prior to the service in the funeral home. Contributions in Ken's name may be made to the Melha Shriners, 133 Longhill Street, Springfield, MA 01108 or to the Macular Degeneration Foundation, P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053.
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Memories and Condolences
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Shirley (LaPointe) Govindasamy
January 21, 2007
Judy:
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. The Chin family has been a part of my life since I can remember. All that good food at the original Ho Toy, then to Park Ave and finally on to Ken Chin's. I have so many memories of you, Ken and Shirley. Please share my thoughts with Susan (I always miss you!) and James. My thoughts are with all of you.
Richard Becker
January 15, 2007
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.Ken will long be remembered as the loving father and great individual that we all new and grew to love.
Patricia Naple
January 10, 2007
To the family of Ken Chin,
I would like to express my deepest sympathy to all of Kenny's Family. I remember Ken when he just came from China to the USA. He attended Lamartine St. School here in Worceter. I also remember he use to like to draw. He was, I believe a few grades ahead of me but I never forgot him and his gentle ways even as a child. When I saw his name many years later that he had opened up Ken Chin's Restaurant I was happy for him.
As a child I remember teacher's saying he was a hard worker in school.
God Bless the family he left behind and may he rest in peace.
Sincerely,
Patricia (Burke) Naple
Jessica Sutkus
January 2, 2007
Judy I"m sorry for your loss,I just got to know Ken not to long ago he was always so kind to me, may peace be with you and your family.Jessica Sutkus
Christine Desrosiers
January 2, 2007
Judy, Bob and family. I only learned of Ken's passing today and was very, very sad. I knew and worked with him for 9 years and never enjoyed talking about EVERYTHING more with anyone, especially politics. I will miss him terribly. He was a sweet and funny man & I will never forget him. My thoughts are with you.
Brian and Kathy Kent
January 1, 2007
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time.
Catherine Olen
January 1, 2007
Dear Judy, Amy Bobby and the rest of the Chin Family: I am deeply saddened by Ken's passing. He was a very nice lovely person, and he will be missed. The thoughts and prayers of our family are with you Kenny, we will miss you dearly. With love
Barbara Beauchesne
January 1, 2007
Shirley,
We were sorry to hear about your dad. Please know we are thinking of you and your family. You all have been in our prayers.
May he rest in peace.
Barbara and Ian Beauchesne
Pam & Ken Carpenter
December 31, 2006
Judy and family, We are both very saddened by the loss of Ken, he was a kind and gentle man.
Brian & Donna Poissant
December 30, 2006
To Judy and Family our deepest sympathy to you. Our thought's and prayers are with you. Kenny will be missed not only by his family but by his many friends also. His unending good deeds and kindness to all those he knew and didn't know will live on forever. He is now resting in the arms of God to watch over all of us, as he had done for so many years.
Diane Aisenberg-Westerman
December 30, 2006
Kenny was my classmate in high school. We spent many hours talking and laughing. His prized possession was the picture of his future bride. Rest in piece my old friend.
Karen Avedian
December 29, 2006
Kenny was a wonderful person and will be deeply missed. My thoughts and prayers are with the family, and may god bless you Kenny.
Sincerely,
Carol & Kevin Kelly
December 29, 2006
I am so sorry for his familys lost I along with my Husband and sister and brother have been going to Ken Chins for a long time My condollences to His wife and children he will be sadly missed as I know I too lost my son a month and a half ago so i feel your pain he was a nice man and his family is also as nice as he was.May he rest in peace now and know he will be sadly missed.
Chris George
December 29, 2006
Judy, may his memory be eternal. With the fondest of rememberances.
Phil (456) Lewon
December 29, 2006
It won't be the same without you my friend! Praying you are resting in GOD'S arms...
Lisa Gordon
December 29, 2006
I new Ken as "Daddy". He was a very sweet and kind man, and I will miss seeing his wonderful smile.
To the family - My thoughts are with you.
Love ,
Lisa ( lele)
Chris Belanger
December 29, 2006
It was always more than the "Mona's" that kept people coming back. I will always cherish the 1:00 am talks, the "war movies", and the laughs that we shared. Thank you for opening your heart to me and my family and for stepping in to fill the void in my life. Time to lock up and go home, love you Dad.
the other child
Debbie Southwick
December 29, 2006
Ken you will be missed,I"ve been going to Ken Chins for 30 years and I will miss seeing you there,RIP Ken.
cyndi vaudreuil
December 29, 2006
Rest in peace our friend, and keep up with the monna's in heaven everyone there will sure love them like we did and you also!!
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