Wednesday May 22, 2013




Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Cheah


Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Cheah

Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Cheah (June 16, 1933 - May 13, 2012) Elizabeth Ann (Betty) Cheah passed away peacefully at Juravinski Hospital on Sunday, May 13, 2012 at the age of 78 surrounded by her loving daughters Elizabeth (Wilson) and Catherine (Jason). Betty was born in Dublin, Ireland. It was there that she met her beloved husband, Donald, while he was studying medicine at Trinity College. Betty and Donald were married in 1964. They lived in England, where their daughter Elizabeth was born, and Singapore, where their daughter Catherine was born, before settling in Canada in 1974. Donald worked as an anesthetist and family doctor in Estevan, Saskatchewan until his sudden death in 1988 after which Betty moved to Ancaster to be close to her daughters. Betty was a devout member of St. Ann's Parish and throughout her life inspired many with her strong faith. She also loved to sing and was a member of many choirs in her life including being a loyal member of St. Ann's Senior Choir until her death. Betty will be dearly missed by her sons-in-law, Wilson and Jason, her grandchildren Sarah, Aidan, Catherine, and Michael, and by her family in Ireland including sisters Gertie and Terry and brother Leo. Betty was loved by everyone she met and she will be greatly missed by many family and friends. Friends and family were received at the DODSWORTH & BROWN Funeral Home, ANCASTER CHAPEL, 378 Wilson Street East, Ancaster on Friday, May 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. A Funeral Mass was held on Saturday, May 19 at St. Ann's Roman Catholic Church, 11 Wilson Street West, Ancaster at 10:00 a.m. Cremation followed with interment at a later date at Resurrection Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Juravinski Hospital and Cancer Centre. The family would like to thank Dr. Graeme Fraser, Dr. Michael Stephenson, and all those who cared for our mum with such kindness throughout her treatment and hospitalization, especially the staff at Juravinski Hospital. On-line book of condolences at www.db-ancaster.ca


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