David LIN Obituary
LIN, David Ta-Wei, O.C., M.D.
Passed away peacefully, at home, on Friday, April 5, 2002, in his 87th year, with his immediate family by his side. Beloved husband of Florence for 55 years, devoted father of Sandra and Michael, proud and loving grandfather of Jordan David, dear father-in-law of Allan Jessiman and Deirdre O'Connor, and cherished brother of Paul, Andrew, Helen and the late Margaret. Dad spent most of his life in Montreal as a prominent general surgeon at Royal Victoria Hospital and was especially devoted to caring for many in the Chinese community. He was very honoured to be named a Member of the Order of Canada. We will receive relatives and friends at the Turner & Porter ;Peel; Chapel, 2180 Hurontario Street, Mississauga, (Hwy. 10 north of Q.E.W.), Wednesday, April 10 from 2-3 and 7-9 p.m. The Funeral will be on Thursday, April 11 at 1 o'clock in the Peel Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, 20 Holly Street, Toronto, Ontario M4S 2B1 or to the Alzheimer Society for Metropolitan Toronto, 2323 Yonge Street, Suite 500, Toronto, Ontario M4P 2C9. A Memorial Service will be held in Montreal at a later date.
Published by The Globe and Mail on Apr. 8, 2002.