Shai Ming Chan

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather of six, Shai Ming Chan (Paul), who left us on June 18, 2024 at the age of 88 at Mackenzie Health Hospital in Richmond Hill. Born on April 4, 1936 in Canton, China, and was baptized Catholic in Macau in 1962, Dad lived a life characterized by professionalism, kindness, generosity, and a deep commitment to his Catholic faith, family, and friends.

Dad’s journey was one of remarkable achievements and unwavering dedication. His study was delayed due to the Second World War. He graduated in 1958 from Escola da Chong Tak in Macau. After high school graduation, he continued to pursue his study in civil engineering at National Taiwan University and graduated with his bachelor degree in 1962. After graduation, he pursued his passion for civil engineering and built a distinguished career as an engineer.

While building his career, he returned to Macau and reunited with his high-school sweetheart, our mom, Francisca Ung, and later married her in Hong Kong in 1971.

Throughout his career, he has helped build reservoirs, several subway stations, fresh water supply pipes, roads, bridges and many other infrastructures in Hong Kong. His contributions to infrastructure in Hong Kong were profound, leaving a lasting impact on all who had the privilege of working with him. He was an associate with the Hong Kong Institution of Engineers until his retirement. 

Beyond my Dad’s professional accomplishments, he was a beloved family man. He is survived by us his children, Magdalena and Bosco and six grandchildren: Ethan, Elliott, Zoe, Ignatius, Emeric, Zophia, who will forever cherish his memory.

Dad was also a pillar of his community and his parishes, always ready to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. His involvement in marriage preparation seminars for many years at the Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong demonstrated his commitment to his faith and service. Those who knew him admired his humility, his faith, and his unwavering sense of integrity.

Friends and family will gather to celebrate Dad’s life at a Catholic mass on July 3, 2024, 12 noon Eastern Time at St Agnes Tsao Catholic Parish in Markham, Ontario, Canada.  In lieu of flowers, we kindly request that donations be made to Salt and Light Catholic Media Foundation or Mon Sheong Foundation for Seniors, causes close to his heart.

Though Dad is no longer with us, his legacy lives on in the hearts and minds of all who knew him. He leaves behind a world made brighter by his presence and a community enriched by his kindness. He is now living in eternity in the Glory of God the Father.

Rest in peace, Dad. May you be reunited with Mom in Heaven.

我們懷著沉重的心情宣佈，我們的父親和六個孫子女的祖父陳世明(聖名保祿)於2024年6月18日加拿大列治文山麥肯齊健康醫院與世長辭，享壽八十八歲。父親於1936年4月4日出生於中國廣州，1962年於澳門受洗成為天主教徒。老竇的一生充滿了專業精神、善良、慷慨，並對天主教信仰、家庭和朋友有著深厚的承諾。

在建立職業生涯的同時，他回到澳門，與他的中學情人，我們的母親吳美芳重聚，並於1971年在香港結婚。

阿爸的旅程充滿了非凡的成就和堅定的貢獻。由於第二次世界大戰，他的學業被延誤。1958年，他從澳門中德學校畢業。高中畢業後，他繼續在國立台灣大學攻讀土木工程，並於1962年獲得學士學位。畢業後，他追隨自己對土木工程的熱情，並建立了卓越的工程師職業生涯。在他的專業生涯中，他幫助建造了城門水塘、幾個地鐵站(觀塘,牛頭角,葵芳,筲箕灣,太古)、東江水供應管道、道路、橋樑和香港的許多其他基礎設施。他對香港基礎設施的貢獻深遠，給所有有幸與他共事的人留下了深刻的印象。他是香港工程師學會會員直至退休為止。

除了阿爸的專業成就外，他還是一位深受愛戴的父親和祖父。他的子女淑儀和國棟，以及六個孫子女卓倫，諾恆，素瑤，軒瑜，言靖，嘉瑤，將永遠珍惜他的記憶。

老竇也是社區和教堂的支柱，總是準備好伸出援手或傾聽。他多年來在香港教區的婚姻準備講習班講課，展示了他對信仰和服務的承諾。認識他的人都欽佩他的謙遜、信仰和堅定的誠信。

親朋好友將於2024年7月3日中午12點（東岸時間）在加拿大安大略省萬錦市的聖曹桂英天主教堂舉行天主教追思彌撒，共同慶祝老竇的一生。為了表示敬意，我們懇請將捐款捐給他所關心的鹽與光天主教傳媒基金會或孟嘗基金會。

雖然老竇已經不在我們身邊，但他在所有認識他的人心中留下了永恆的回憶。他的存在使這個世界更加光明，他的善良使社區更加豐富。他現在活於天主聖父永生的光榮中。

安息吧，阿爸。願你在天堂與阿媽重聚。