Tsung Ting Lee
March 10, 2022
Peacefully at peopleCare Oakcrossing LTC on Thursday, March 10, 2022 at the age of 98. Beloved husband of 71 years to Rose. Treasured father of Willa (Rod) Downing, Daisy (Steve) Gibb and David (Janet) Lee. Loved grandfather of Trevor (Bridget), Adam, Tristan, Thomas, Timothy and Elizabeth. At the age of 15, he became separated from his parents as a wartime refugee and managed to continue his education during WWII. Tsung married the love of his life, Rose, in 1950. He went on to get his PhD in plant physiology at the University of Wisconsin in 1962. His journey brought him to Canada, where he worked for Agriculture Canada for the next 25 years. Tsung always remained true to his culture, being an accomplished calligrapher and traditional Chinese painter, and was a respected member of the Chinese Canadian community. His extensive travels brought him through China and Europe, where countless memories were made along the way. A memorial service will be conducted at Westview Funeral Chapel, 709 Wonderland Road, London, on Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m., with visitation one hour prior.
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Our deepest condolences to Rose and the whole Lee family. "Mr. Lee", as Corinna and I always called him. Because he was more than a friend to us. He was a fatherly figure. While studying at Western, we frequented Lee's house as our own home on weekends and holidays. We got to know Rose, Willa, Daisy, and David very well. The Saturday afternoon ping-pong games in Lee's garage on Runnymede Crescent were such a highlight we vividly remember even to this day. We continued with the "weekend homecoming" after starting work, and the famed London 麻將 matches with families of 李、白、洪、余、朱, …, with some many fond memories, became our new routine. Dr. Lee was a devoted and accomplished federal government scientist. He enjoyed his research, worked day and night, and published numerous findings. Story has it that he once took a long awaited holiday by sparing a few hours, playing badminton with a friend in front his Lab at the corner of the Western campus. Mr. Lee also had a very active retirement. Among other things, he climbed up 9 times the famed mountain range 黃山 in his hometown of 安徽, China. 一路走好,李先生。We will miss you very much. Take good care Rose.
Our deepest condolences to Rose and the whole Lee family. "Mr. Lee", as Corinna and I always called him. Because he was more than a friend to us. He was a fatherly figure. While studying at Western, we frequented Lee's house as our own home on weekends and holidays. We got to know Rose, Willa, Daisy, and David very well. The Saturday afternoon ping-pong matches in Lee's garage on Runnymede Crescent were such a highlight we vividly remember even to this day. We continued with the "weekend homecoming" after starting work, and the famed London 麻將 games with families of 李、白、洪、余、朱, … , with so many fond memories, became our new routine. Dr. Lee was a devoted and accomplished federal government scientist. He enjoyed his research, worked day and night, and published numerous findings. Story has it that he once took a long awaited holiday by sparing a few hours, playing badminton with a friend in front his Lab at the corner of the Western campus. Mr. Lee also had a very active retirement. Among other things, he climbed up 9 times the famed mountain range 黃山 in his hometown of 安徽, China. 一路走好,李先生。We will miss you very much. Take good care Rose.
Our deepest condolences in losing our great teacher and good friend, TT Lee. He was the most respected teacher in our Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Association for the last 35 years. His devotions and contributions to London community was most respected. His artistic home garden was beautifully admired by everyone. He will be greatly missed. May he be peace and surrounded by angels in Heaven.
Dear Rose and family, Please accept my sincere condolences in the loss of your husband and father Mr. Tsung Lee. I have fond memories of our chats over the years when he visited my husband Dr. Michael King as a patient. It was usually end of the day and he would be the last patient and the only one in the waiting room so we were able talk freely. Always interesting and enjoyable. Mr. Lee and you, Rose were among the first people I met when arriving at Amica to live. You. brought back many happy memories. Sincerely, Patricia King.
Yesterday I was informed that Uncle Lee passed away very peacefully in London, Canada. I miss him very much tearfully. I never forget the first day during which I met Uncle Lee at his home, 30 Runnymede CRES, London Canada on Jan. 8, 1993, in which date I just arrived Canada. Since the time I had been starting my journey in the Western countries for almost 30 years. I first studied in the Western university, London, then transferred to McGill university in Montreal. During my staying in London for one and half years Uncle Lee gave me huge help and many important suggestions which played extreme indispensable role in my career development. I collected carefully the photos taken in Niagara Falls when he drove me there. After my graduation from McGill, I got a job in California and quickly get used to all the working environment in the Silicon Valley near San Francisco Bay Area. Uncle Lee was a classmate of my parents in the National Central University in ChongQing, China, during WWII, in the agricultural college. They kept a long-time connection and said hello each other every year. Now all three of them passed away and fulfilled their wonderful travelling on earth with tremendous achievements. Wish that they would meet in the Heaven to become classmates again. Best regards to Aunt Lee and her family, God bless us, Ningjia, June, and David
T.T. is a true gentleman who always treat people with respect. He was an exceptional calligrapher, painter and writer. There is no other person in the London Chinese Canadian community that my husband, Allan and I admired more. Allan has enjoyed T.T’s book on his travels to China numerous times and up until a year ago, a copy is always by his reading chair. We are truly sad to learn of T.T.’s passing as the community has lost an artistic icon. Please accept our sincere condolences to Rose and the family.
So sorry to hear about T.T. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. We always remember the joyous moments when he shared his love of art and culture. Years of community work done by you and T.T. are sincerely appreciated by us. Love leaves a memory that no one can steal. Let’s hold tight to all those fond memories. Take care. May peace be with you and your family.
~ Peter and Eleana Ho