Chew Hock Seng (1883-1957) is the eldest son of Mr. Chew Boon Lay. After the death of Mr Chew Boon Lay in 1933, Chew Hock Seng took over the Ho Ho Biscuit until his death at the family home of No 141-A Devonshire Road, noon of 2nd April 1957 at the age of 78.
He left behind his widow, 3 sons ( Chin Hong, Chin Cheong, Chin Hoe ) and 7 daughters ( Teck Neo, Suat Neo, Khiam Neo, Lily, Huat Neo, Kwee Neo and Buay Neo). Five son-in-laws were also mentioned. They are Yeo Chiang Lim, Pang Choon Jin, Ong Kim Seng, Wee Chwee Siew and George Cheah Hin Yeang.
Advertisements.(1949, June 8). The Straits Times, page 6
Advertisements.(1956, December 24). The Straits Times, page 6
Deaths. (1957, April 3). The Straits Times, page 6.
Ong Chwee Im, Chew Kheng Chuan, Chew,Evelyn.(2002). Chew Boon Lay: A Family Traces Its History : A Family Album. Singapore: The Compiler.
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| [Left] A young Chew Hock Seng [Right] Mr and Mrs Chew Hock Seng |
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| Tomb of Mr and Mrs Chew Hock Seng |
He left behind his widow, 3 sons ( Chin Hong, Chin Cheong, Chin Hoe ) and 7 daughters ( Teck Neo, Suat Neo, Khiam Neo, Lily, Huat Neo, Kwee Neo and Buay Neo). Five son-in-laws were also mentioned. They are Yeo Chiang Lim, Pang Choon Jin, Ong Kim Seng, Wee Chwee Siew and George Cheah Hin Yeang.
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| Pang Choon Jin / Chew Teck Neo engagement notice |
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| Wee Chwee Siew / Chew Khiam Neo engagement notice |
Wee Chwee Siew is eldest son of Mr and Mrs Wee Sin Wei. Mr Wee Sin Wei is the eldest son of Majoor Wee Boon Teng. Majoor Wee is also buried in Bukit Brown.
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| George Cheah / Chew Huat Neo |
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| Chew Chin Hong / Chia Siew Neo engagement notice |
Wife: Madam Seow Poh Neo
Madam Seow Poh Neo, wife of Mr. Chewo Hock Seng, manager of Ho Ho Biscuit Factory Ltd passed away at the age of 37 on 27 March 1924. She leaves behind her husband, 3 sons and 6 daughters
Location
Block 1 Division F, plot 190 and 1/2 of 192 (Seow Poh Neo)
Block 1 Division F, plot 192 and 1/2 of 191 (Chew Hock Seng)
References
Advertisements.(1941, July 25). The Straits Times, page 2Advertisements.(1949, June 8). The Straits Times, page 6
Advertisements.(1956, December 24). The Straits Times, page 6
Deaths. (1957, April 3). The Straits Times, page 6.
Ong Chwee Im, Chew Kheng Chuan, Chew,Evelyn.(2002). Chew Boon Lay: A Family Traces Its History : A Family Album. Singapore: The Compiler.
Good afternoon, sorry, I am going to ask the same question again - may I know where Mr. Chew is buried in Bukit Brown? Thank you.
ReplyDeleteHave you been to Bukit Brown before ? A bit hard to explain if you have not.
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