Treasured Sister & Remarkable Aunt
My childhood memories of Aunt Yuk Song are vague. In adulthood, I have grown to admire and
respect her from a distance.
My most memorable interactions with her was on the occasion on the passing of her beloved
husband. My dad was not able to travel to JB so he sent me as I had started working in Singapore.
After I had paid my respects, even in her grief, she insisted on feeding me at her home. It was a
simple soup but extremely delicious. Sam tells me she is a culinary wizard.
In her more youthful days when she was hospitalized at SGH, whenever I popped by her hospital
bed, I found her full of vigour, lively and cheerful. Dad had always lamented that his older sisters
were never allowed much education in their youth.
Dad had always been very proud of all his sisters. He often remarks they have done remarkably well
despite being dealt harsh cards. Mdm Lai Yuk Song, treasured sister of the late Lai Kuen Poo,
because she took on the job of doting and looking after him because grandma was sickly.
Rest well Aunty Yuk Song and rest in peace for having lived, loved unconditionally and know you are
the beloved of many.
Niece (Oi Fah)
Treasured Sister & Remarkable Aunt
My childhood memories of Aunt Yuk Song are vague. In adulthood, I have grown to admire and
respect her from a distance.
My most memorable interactions with her was on the occasion on the passing of her beloved
husband. My dad was not able to travel to JB so he sent me as I had started working in Singapore.
After I had paid my respects, even in her grief, she insisted on feeding me at her home. It was a
simple soup but extremely delicious. Sam tells me she is a culinary wizard.
In her more youthful days when she was hospitalized at SGH, whenever I popped by her hospital
bed, I found her full of vigour, lively and cheerful. Dad had always lamented that his older sisters
were never allowed much education in their youth.
Dad had always been very proud of all his sisters. He often remarks they have done remarkably well
despite being dealt harsh cards. Mdm Lai Yuk Song, treasured sister of the late Lai Kuen Poo,
because she took on the job of doting and looking after him because grandma was sickly.
Rest well Aunty Yuk Song and rest in peace for having lived, loved unconditionally and know you are
the beloved of many.
Niece (Oi Fah)
