Chiu, Jean Elaine

It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Jean Elaine Chiu. She was born on December 13, 1934 in Hong Kong and passed away on November 28, 2008 in Surrey Memorial Hospital. Left behind to mourn are Clifton, husband and soul mate for 50 years, Corinne (Vincent) only daughter, Natasha and Gabrielle, grand-daughters, as well as two brothers, Sandy and Wilson, and four sisters, Alma, Mabel, Maize, and Mimi. Jean was born and raised in Hong Kong and educated at St. Paul's Convent School and Hong Kong University. She taught English at St. Clare's Girls' School for nine years with a year off for post-graduate studies in education at the University of Toronto and at UBC. After moving to Canada in 1968, she completed a Master's degree in Education. She taught in the Delta School District for 30 years where she was teacher-librarian at Annieville and Jarvis schools before she retired to a life of being a full-time grandmother. Jean was a lover of classical music, an accomplished seamstress and a crafter of jewellery. Her extended families will miss her many artistic talents and her generous spirit. Her circle of friends, colleagues and former students will miss her vivacity, infectious energy and sense of humour. In lieu of flowers a donation to Mount St. Joseph Hospital Tapestry Foundation for Health Care ( www.tapestryfoundation.ca ) will be most appreciated. Heartfelt thanks to Dr. R. Lee and all the nurses at Mount Joseph and Surrey Memorial hospitals who looked after her during her battles with pneumonia. A Celebration of Jean's life will be held in the future.