Shui S. Chan

Shui S. Chan obituary, Quincy, MA

Shui S. Chan

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13

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9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

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13

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Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

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Shui Chan Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lehman, Reen, McNamara Funeral Home on Dec. 4, 2025.
It is a deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend. Shui Sang Chan passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on November 27,2025. (He reported 2 years younger than his stated age when he immigrated to America).
Born in Toisan, China, Shui Sang was the fourth of eight siblings. After completing his high school education, he taught in China. Then he moved to Hong Kong, where he met his wife Yu Wing Yee and raised their three children.
Shui Sang was a teacher in China, an accountant in Hong Kong and an appetizer chef in Boston
He loved to watch all different kinds of sport on TV, and he used to do over 1 hour of exercise even into his 90s.
It was in March 2024 under the guidance of his son James, he was baptized as a Christian.
Shui Sang Chan is survived by his three children, eight grandchildren, one great granddaughter and extended family. He is remembered for his love for his family and sports.

-- 2025 11 27

2024 3 James

9 am viewing
10 am service
11:35 service ended & head to cemetery
12:00noon: arrive cemetery
12:30pm leave cemetery
1:15 lunch
East Chinatown restaurant.

415 Hancock st Quincy MA

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Upcoming Events

Dec

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Visitation

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Lehman Reen McNamara Funeral Home

63 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

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10:00 a.m.

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63 Chestnut Hill Ave, Brighton, MA 02135

Send Flowers