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Lin Wong Obituary
Born August 6, 1917, in Canton, China. Mr. Wong migrated to the U.S. in 1963 with his wife and six children after graduating from theological school in Hong Kong. He first moved to Cleveland, then to Boston and finally Dover where he started the Asia Restaurant on September 21, 1970.
Through his and his son Mo's management, the restaurant grew from a simple rented space at the Kimball Motel to its own structure opened in 1982. The family eventually owned five restaurants in the Seacoast area.
Mr. Wong himself was an excellent cook and performed cooking demonstrations and classes in the area at schools and at his restaurant.
Mr. Wong was a beloved figure in Dover. Every day he and his wife walked between their home on Kirkland Street and the restaurant on Third Street, and was known for his friendly greetings to passersby. A generous man even to those he didn't know, he instituted the restaurant's annual "Senior Citizen Day" as part of the Chinese New Year where the seniors eat for free.
Mr. Wong was deeply religious and for many years was associated with the Boston Chinese Evangelical Church on Harrison Ave in Boston.
Mr. Wong was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years Yuk Yin Wong, his daughter Sophia Veilleux, two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by a sister in Quincy, Mass., his son Mo Wong and his wife Esther of Portsmouth, his daughter Sue Yip and her husband Tim of Issaquah, Wash., his daughter April Moyer and her husband Fred of Dover, his son-in-law Mark Veilleux of Dover, his son John Wong and his wife Avy of Dover, his daughter Hana Chung and her husband Raymond of Dover, sixteen grandchildren and one great-grandson.
A private service will be held on Friday, June 5. Burial will be at New St Mary's Cemetery in Dover, N.H.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Tasker Funeral Home. Please go to www.taskerfh.com to sign the on-line guest book.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lin Wong
Karin Goscinski-Breton
June 10, 2015
Dear Hana,
Just want you to know that I am thinking of you and your family.
Sincerely,
Anthony Ayer
June 9, 2015
Hana and Family,Hold your memories close to your heart and never let them go.Reflect on the time you shared and be strong and proud.
Becky Skillings Fenerty
June 7, 2015
To Mo and your family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Carmel Casey
June 6, 2015
I am so sorry for your loss.. I remember your dad walking by NHAAGS while we were doing gymnastics as kids. What a nice man.
Angela Hughes
June 6, 2015
John,Hana,and Wong family,
Thinking of all of you and the Asia family. I'm sorry for your loss and I hope that your special memeories comfort you in your time of sorrow.
Ron Long
June 6, 2015
Alex and Family,
Very sorry for you loss.
Thoughts and prayers are with you
Jennifer Casey
June 5, 2015
So sorry for your loss. I am a long time friend of Hana's. What I remember most is the smile your dad had and he always seemed so kind and warm...With Love, Jennifer Casey
June 5, 2015
Our condolences.
We have fond memories of your father and his family.
Irvin and Priscilla Nickerson
Tammy Huffman
June 4, 2015
So very sad to hear about your loss. Now Ba will be resting in Eternal Peace. I loved him dearly and will hold close to my heart all the fond memories of him when I was growing up. My prayers are will all of the children and grandchildren.
Justin Sabattis & Cassandra Patterson
June 4, 2015
We are so sorry for your loss. The Wong family means so much to us. May you find comfort in all the memories of the good times you spent together & know that he is at peace.
Kyla and nick Morgan
June 4, 2015
my thoughts and prayers go out to the Wongs and chungs. I'm so sorry for your loss.
Phyllis Drake
June 4, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Sonya Amaya
June 4, 2015
I had the incredible pleasure of working for Mr. Wong (Ba ba) for several years. I will never forget the love, kindness, and generosity of this family starting with Father. Although I moved far away and have been gone for over 25 years, I have never forgotten them. My heart going out to this family (feels like my family in many ways) prayers especially to Hana & John who I have remained in contact with all these years.
Sonya Amaya
June 4, 2015
I had the pleasure at a young age to work for this wonderful Man "Baba" and his family. They became like family to me. Although I've been away for over 25 years I'll never forget the love and generousity of this family to me. My prayers to all of you.
Karen Williams - Cirillo
June 4, 2015
Dover lost a legend this week.
Words seem inadequate to express the sadness I feel right now. Mr. Wong was a father figure to me and I will definitely hold in tight to the memories I have. To my extended sisters and brothers of the Wong family, hold tight to your memories for comfort, lean on each other and your friends for strength and always remember how much you are cared about.
Deb Sirois-Matsumoto
June 4, 2015
"Ba" was my second father. His face spoke volumes to me about the world. He introduced me to Chinese culture, cuisine, and the restaurant business. I was honored to serve as his witness when he attained American citizenship. I will always treasure how, when Sophia and I moved out West, Ba sent us our way with his faith, prayer and blessings. May his Spirit enjoy limitless freedom and may his family be at peace.
King & Linda Wong
June 4, 2015
Dear Mo and Esther,
We were so sorry to hear of your father's passing. We hope your memories of him will be some comfort to you.
Please accept our sympathy and extend our condolences to the members of your family.
Gil & Georgette Cartier
June 4, 2015
Hanna, Johnny and family,
So sorry to hear of your Father's passing. My Dad and Mom were very fond of him, and always referred to him as family. Your Dad and mine traded some interesting stories over the years, which my Dad still spoke of until his passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies and condolences. May the Good Lord Jesus help see you through this difficult time and May He Bless You All.
G
June 4, 2015
God speed
Ray Roy
June 3, 2015
Mr. Wong was an incredible man with an incredible legacy! He and his wife were very good to me throughout the 5 years that I worked at the Dover Asia. I have many great memories of Mother and Father Wong and the rest of the family! Thinking about all of you today.
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