Quek Koh Chay was the founder of Messrs. Quek Hong Seng & Co Ltd. In 1955, he was also a director of the Bank of Singapore, Ltd. In 1952, Quek Koh Chay was mentioned as the single biggest contributor for Singapore Chinese Y.M.C.A fund raising for its new building. He contributed $30,000.
Death
Quek Koh Chay passed away at the age of 78 at his residence in 251, Bukit Timah Road at 10:30 pm, November 3, 1960.
Wife: Madam Wee Chwee Sang
Madam Wee Chwee Sang passed away at the age of 77 on May 2, 1966, leaving behind 3 sons; Quek Seng Lip, Quek Seng Guan, Quek Seng Kee, 3 daughter-in-laws, 3 daughters, 3 son-in-laws, 47 grandchildren.
Wife: Madam Lau Nam Tee
Madam Lau Nam Tee passed away at the age of 95 on November 25, 2005. By 2005, all the sons and daughters of Mr Quek Koh Chay have passed away with exception of 1 daughter; Quek Gek Kim.
The family home of 251 Bukit Timah Road
In my research i found records of Mr Quek Koh Chay purchasing the freehold property of 19,241 sq ft for $23,000 in an auction at the saleroom of Cheong Koon Seng and Co on June 8, 1927.
References
Advertisement. (1927, June 15). The Straits Times
Chinese YMCA keep eye on target. (1952, April 1). The Straits Times
Bank of Singapore to open at end of Match. (1955, March 11). The Singapore Standard
Deaths. (1960, November 5). The Straits Times.
Untitled. (2005, November 24). The Straits Times
Death
Quek Koh Chay passed away at the age of 78 at his residence in 251, Bukit Timah Road at 10:30 pm, November 3, 1960.
Wife: Madam Wee Chwee Sang
Madam Wee Chwee Sang passed away at the age of 77 on May 2, 1966, leaving behind 3 sons; Quek Seng Lip, Quek Seng Guan, Quek Seng Kee, 3 daughter-in-laws, 3 daughters, 3 son-in-laws, 47 grandchildren.
Wife: Madam Lau Nam Tee
Madam Lau Nam Tee passed away at the age of 95 on November 25, 2005. By 2005, all the sons and daughters of Mr Quek Koh Chay have passed away with exception of 1 daughter; Quek Gek Kim.
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| Madam Lau Nam Tee (source: NewspaperSG) |
In my research i found records of Mr Quek Koh Chay purchasing the freehold property of 19,241 sq ft for $23,000 in an auction at the saleroom of Cheong Koon Seng and Co on June 8, 1927.
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| Tomb of Quek Koh Chay |
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| Exhumed tomb of Mr and Mrs Quek Koh Chay |
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| Guardian lion |
References
Advertisement. (1927, June 15). The Straits Times
Chinese YMCA keep eye on target. (1952, April 1). The Straits Times
Bank of Singapore to open at end of Match. (1955, March 11). The Singapore Standard
Deaths. (1960, November 5). The Straits Times.
Untitled. (2005, November 24). The Straits Times
Hi I'm the great-grandson of Mr Quek Koh Chay. Thanks for the photos! We didn't manage to take any photos back then, when the graves were exhumed. I'm glad you managed to take some photos of the tomb and the guardian lion. Do you by any chance happen to have any more photos of the grave?
ReplyDeleteNo, but i could revisit the tomb (when i find time) and take some. Do email me at rojaklibrarian@gmail.com your email address
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