Obituary of Ly Thi Lam
A resident of Chatham, Ly Lam has passed away peacefully on December 31, 2025 at the age of 92.
Ly was born on January 3, 1933 in Vietnam.
Born in Vietnam and married to Tang Di Hong. Beloved mother to 5 children: Lee Hong, Chung Hong (Linh Lam), Son Hong (Tuyet Lien), Lucy Hong () and Andy Hong (May Hong). Huy Vo
Loving grandmother to Jimmy, William, Jennifer, Julianne, Jason and Kevin Hong and Vy Trinh.
She will be remembered by friends and extended family for her compassionate, enthralling joy, and loving nature.
Ly Lam immigrated to Canada in 1985 and spent her years traveling around the world to visit family. When she was around Chatham, she enjoyed cooking for her family, gardening flowers and growing vegetables.
Thank you to the nurses and staff at Meadow Park long term care home for their tireless effort and support.
Online condolences may be left at www.mckinlayfuneralhome.com
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