It is with sadness we announce the
passing of Kai Fong Chan, age 86, of
Amherst, Nova Scotia. Kai passed away on Tuesday, October
11, 2022 at the Cumberland Regional Health Care Centre after a short
illness.
Born in China, he was a son of the late
Ting Wan and Liu Si (Wan) Chan. Kai immigrated to Canada in
1964 to study; he completed his Masters of Pharmacy degree at the
University of Toronto and went on to hold various pharmacy positions
related to quality control before moving to Nova Scotia. Kai
opened and operated Cumberland Drug Mart on South Albion Street in
Amherst for decades.
He was passionate about sports, playing
basketball on university teams and winning several bowling
championships throughout his life. Kai enjoyed keeping fit
and visiting with his teammates; he was an active bowler on many
leagues well into his 80’s. He was proud of his
two grandsons for their involvement in soccer. He loved
living in Amherst and spoke very fondly of being part of such a
wonderful community.
Kai will be dearly missed by his son Dr.
Kevin Chan and his wife Heather, Kanata, Ontario; grandchildren Kyle
and Nathan Chan, siblings So Ching, Chi Hong, Ying, Rowena, Raymond,
lvy, Lisa, many nieces and nephews, and the Khor, Mah, Young, and Lai
families who were dear family friends. He was predeceased by
his wife Mei (Chow) Chan, his son Kirby, and siblings Kwai and
Anthony.
Arrangements are under the care and
guidance of Jones Family Funeral Centre,
70 Church St., Amherst, NS (902-667-8777). An
afternoon of remembrance will take place on Saturday, November
26th from 2-4pm, with special words at
3pm. The family asks that visitors wear a mask to protect
themselves and others during this cold and flu season. Many
thanks to Dr. Murray McCrossin and the wonderful staff at the
Cumberland Regional Health Centre in Amherst for their loving care and
Kai’s neighbours and bowling teammates who became dear
friends who watched out for him over the years.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that
donations be made towards Autism Nova Scotia, Cumberland Chapter,
where a fund has been set up to develop sports programs for children
with Autism. Donations may be made by calling (902) 660-3003 or
through this link Autism Nova Scotia | Kindful.
Sharing of memories and condolences may
be sent to the family by visiting the online memorial
at www.jonesfamilyfuneralcentre.ca or
through the Jones Family Funeral Centre Facebook
Page.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Kai Fong Chan 1936 2022..
Death notice for the town of: Amherst, Province: Nova Scotia