Margaret Chinn

MARGARET CHINN Passed away on August 20, 2003 at the age of 89 from injuries in a traffic accident on July 14, 2003. Beloved wife of the late Key Chinn, sister to the late Edward Tom. Beloved mother of Richard (wife Carrie) and Randall (wife Bernice) and granddaughters Jamie and Danielle. Survived by brother Arthur Tom (wife Gladys), sister Elizabeth Bowen, sisters-in-law Eiko Tom, Alice Ong, Barbara Chin; brothers-in-law William Chinn, Robert Chinn; nephews and nieces, and goddaughters Roberta Yook and Linda Minamoto. Margaret was a 3rd generation native of Oakland, where she graduated from McClymonds High School. She worked as a medical receptionist and with the Alameda County Welfare Department in addition to being a devoted wife and mother. Her inner strength, kindness and generosity touched her family, friends and neighbors. She was a wonderfully giving, caring grandmother. All who knew her will dearly miss her. Friends are invited to a commemoration of her life on Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 10:00 a.m. at the Chapel of the Chimes, 4499 Piedmont Ave., Oakland, where her ashes will be interred. In lieu of flowers, donations in her memory may be made to a charity of choice. Chapel of the Chimes - Oakland 4499 Piedmont Ave. (510)654-0123 "Service of Marked Distinction"