Francis (Thieu – Co) Chau
elevated zi7Uc February 9, 1943 – December 22, 2020
elevated zi7Uc Dr. Francis (Frank) Chau, 77, of North York, Ontario passed away peacefully on the Palliative Care Unit at Bridgepoint Health on Tuesday, December 22, 2020.
Frank was born to parents, Vi Luu and Dieu Ha Chau, on February 9, 1943, in Hai Phong, Vietnam. He graduated from the National Taiwan University and obtained a PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of Waterloo, where he met his wife, Anita Chau (d. 2018), with whom he was married to for 43 years.
Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to everyone. He is survived by his three daughters: Lillian Wang and her husband Mark, Winny Koivukoski and her husband Jaanan, and Vicky Tan and her husband James (d. 2019); siblings: Le Minh, Thieu Cuong and his wife Khank Anh (d. 2014), Thieu Chung (d. 1966), Humphrey and his wife Judy, and Nellie; four grandchildren: Michael, Bryn, Tony and Madeline; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Devoted to his daughters and grandchildren, Frank spent countless hours taking them to and from practice, waiting at the mall, playing at the park, and traveling extended distances just to visit. He was an avid gardener and mastered the care of orchids. In his free time, he watched movies, played mah-jong with his family and friends, and travelled the world. He had a great love for photography and you could always count on him to capture the moment!
The family will be holding an intimate graveside burial at the Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home 211 Langstaff Road East on Wednesday, December 30, 2020. A formal celebration of life will be held at a later date when the Covid-19 pandemic permits.
The family wishes to thank those who cared for him during his illness, especially all the nurses, physicians, and staff on the Acute Care for Elders (ACE) and Palliative Care Unit with Sinai Health. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Francis (Frank) Thieu Co Chau to the Sinai Health Foundation (Gift designation “Other”: Acute Care for Elders/ACE Unit) at either https://secure.supportsinai.ca/site/SPageServer/?pagename=donate_today.html or (416) 586-8203.
Dear Francis
We are going to missed you & your family are the best neighbor of us
Always help us when we need
you are lovely husband , Father and grandfather ,
we were enjoy your family picture and travel photo showed you had wonderful family and life .
Now you are in the heaven to meet Anita and in God ‘s arm in rest
To Frank’s family, I had the honour having a professional relationship with Frank at K-G Packaging for 23 years, as Sales Manager he provided support to the team. A true master of chemistry. I have and will miss his guidance.
With sympathy,
Terry Arnett (retired)
I worked for Frank for 11 years at K-G Packaging and had the utmost respect for Frank, who always calmed me down and got me focused when things went wrong even when he was facing adversity himself. He always made me laugh and became a good friend. Frank was brilliant, humble and kind and will certainly be missed. Heartfelt sympathy to his family and now he is with Anita.
To Frank’s Family,
Very sorry for your loss. Frank always made me laugh and had a great sense of humor
Very sorry to hear this sad news and for Frank’s family. I worked only briefly with Frank at KG Packaging but have good memories of him. he will be missed.
Francis is a great friend to be around in happy times, and a dependable friend when in need; and I will miss him badly for the rest of my life.
It seems like yesterday when I first met Frank in the early 70’s outside his laboratory at the University of Waterloo. An impressive young and intelligent scientist in a crisp white lab coat. You will be missed.
Dear Frank;
I was very shock when I heard the bad news. We will miss you forever. You are our good classmates and good friends in the University of Taiwan and University Waterloo.
God with you peacefully now.