It is with a breaking heart that I announce the sudden passing of my dearest wife, Margaret Lee, my partner and soulmate of 44 years.
Margaret passed away on Monday, March 21 at the Ottawa General Hospital from septic shock due to complications with a burst appendix. She is survived by her loving husband, Louis Lee, her daughter Doris and her husband (Jon), her mother Wei Fong, her sister Wendy and her family (Daniel, Toby, Ying, Priscilla, and Micah), her brother Allan and his wife (Jessica), and her sister Sandy.
She was born in Hong Kong, and came to Canada for college, where we were destined to meet. We were married in Ottawa in 1983. She enjoyed travelling, particularly on cruises to such exotic places as Jamaica, China, Iceland, Italy, Hawaii, and Alaska. In her retirement, she taught herself how to play the piano, and even started giving piano lessons to her sister Wendy over video during the pandemic.
She lived a happy, healthy, and fulfilled life, which makes her sudden passing all the more heartbreaking. She was a loving wife and mother, and a kind and generous friend to many.
In loving memory of Margaret, friends are invited to visit the Beechwood National Memorial Centre, 280 Beechwood Ave. on Sunday April 3rd from 2:00 to 6:00pm. For international guests or those who cannot attend due to the pandemic you may attend virtually via livestream from 2:00-3:00pm. - please click here to register.
We kindly ask that if you attend in-person that you are fully vaccinated, wear a mask, and have tested negative for COVID-19 beforehand. We truly appreciate your understanding and cooperation.
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Guo, Gui & Qiu
Vanessa, Jeffrey, Veronica Hum
Over the many years, Auntie Margaret has been so kind, generous and caring to me and my family. I smile at the thought of our happy memories together such as piano recitals, Christmas dinners, and Britannia BBQ picnics. We were so fortunate to have had Auntie Margaret in our lives. We will forever keep fond memories of her positive spirit and good nature in our hearts.
John Hum
My deepest sympathies for the loss of Margaret. It was such a shock to hear the news. No one can ever replace the amazing person that Margaret was and the love she had for you and Doris. This love will forever be a part of you. I hope you don't mind but I made a brief video celebrating a small portion of the happiness and the everlasting smiles that Margaret brought to all of us. So many memories.
Deborah Sauve
Louis,
I can only offer my sincerest condolences on the sudden passing of Margaret. I remember her smile and her laughter whenever we were together. She was a very special lady and she will be missed. My heartfelt sympathies to you, Doris and your family.
Deborah
Joe Pisani
Louis and family,
My deepest condolences to you and your family.
Regards,
Joe
Jessica Lo
Margaret 的善良、溫柔笑聲、她的鋼琴音樂、她看的小說、追的劇集、尤其她那令人享往年青少女情懷…..所有與她共渡的一點一滴將長存和掂念在我心中！！
Jessica Lo
Please accept my deepest condolences to the family. Margaret’s loving and caring personality, gentle smile and positive attitude will always be missed and remembered .
Susan Mui
I have know Margaret since high school. She was a wonderful and beautiful person. I will miss her dearly!
Natalie and Kevin
Dear Margaret….Your gentleness, warmth, smiles….these were among the many wonderful qualities that we always experienced during our times together – dinner parties, BBQ picnics, cruising, mahjong games, special occasions or casual get togethers. So many happy memories. Your sense of humour and playfulness brought us laughter, like when you swooned over the handsome choir master on the cruise (or pretended to). It still brings me smiles when I think of it. Your love of music was deep. I was amazed at the vast number of songs you knew to sing, although you were always too shy to sing out loudly. With no training in piano, you mastered many piano pieces, showing your quiet determination and persistence. You have left us too soon and too abruptly, leaving a gaping, painful hole in our midst. We will miss you so dearly. You will forever have a special place in our hearts.
Lester Swerdfeger
Maggie and I go back a long way from the Mark Motors group. What sorrow to learn of her untimely passing. I know how long and hard she worked to get herself to a well deserved retirement. She often spoke of her daughter and how proud she was and of her husband whom she was looking forward to travelling and spending time with post retirement. I guess we never know what curves life will throw at us. My deepest condolences for your loss Louis.
Please accept our sincerest condolences. We are so saddened by your loss. Margaret was a charismatic, loving and kind friend. We have fond memories of gatherings with the Lee family, ever since the children were in high school. We wish you peace and courage during this difficult time.