Chan Kay Peet passed away at the age of 60 on 5 July 1940. Beside his tomb is a damaged tomb likely of his spouse. (It's condition was so bad that we are unable to make out the name of the person buried there), but the names of Chan Kay Peet children are;
Sons: Chan Kit Siang, Chan Kit Seng
Daughters: Chan Teck Neo, Chan Lat Neo
The marriage took place on October 1932 of Mr. Chan Kit Siang of the Chinese Protectorate Singapore, (son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kay Peet) and Miss Seow Lian Neo ( daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seow Cheng Liew of the Chartered Bank, Singapore). Chan Kit Siang was an Assistant Translator of the Chinese Protectorate / Secretariat. Post war he was an Hon. Treasurer of the newly formed Singapore Chinese Interpreters and Translators Union (a union for the chinese interpreters and translators in the service of the Government of Singapore). He was also in the Merrilads Musical Association post war (1948) being one of its Vice-Presidents.
Daughter: Chan Teck Neo
The engagement was announced on October 1928 of Miss Chan Teck Neo (only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Chan Kay Peet) and Mr. Lim Yew Yam (eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Eng Seng).
Sons: Chan Kit Siang, Chan Kit Seng
Daughters: Chan Teck Neo, Chan Lat Neo
Chan Kay Peet |
Family
Son: Chan Kit Siang / Andrew Chan Kit SiangThe marriage took place on October 1932 of Mr. Chan Kit Siang of the Chinese Protectorate Singapore, (son of Mr. and Mrs. Chan Kay Peet) and Miss Seow Lian Neo ( daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seow Cheng Liew of the Chartered Bank, Singapore). Chan Kit Siang was an Assistant Translator of the Chinese Protectorate / Secretariat. Post war he was an Hon. Treasurer of the newly formed Singapore Chinese Interpreters and Translators Union (a union for the chinese interpreters and translators in the service of the Government of Singapore). He was also in the Merrilads Musical Association post war (1948) being one of its Vice-Presidents.
Chan Kit Siang passed away on 9 February 1958. Madam Seow Lian Neo (wife of the late Mr. Chan Kit Siang) passed away at the age of 93 on 3 November 2003. She leaves behind;
Sons: Dick Chan, Dr. Ben Chan
Daughters-in-law: Irene Lim, Angeline Ngoi
Daughter: Maggie Vong
Son-in-law: Rudy Vong (deceased)
Godson: Dr. Roger Yap
God-daughter: Mary Ang
Grandchildren: Dr. David Chan, Dr. Daniel Chan, Devin Chan, Wendi Chan, Erwin Chan, Christina Vong, Gerard Vong, Selina Vong, Michael Vong
Chan Kit Siang and Seow Lian Neo |
Andrew Chan Kit Siang |
Seow Lian Neo nee Mrs. Chan Kit Siang |
Daughter: Chan Teck Neo
The engagement was announced on October 1928 of Miss Chan Teck Neo (only daughter of Mr. and Mrs.Chan Kay Peet) and Mr. Lim Yew Yam (eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Lim Eng Seng).
Chan Kay Peet tomb |
Mrs. Chan Kay Peet (name unknown ) tomb in bad condition |
Location of tomb
Chan Kay Peet is buried in Block 3 Section C, plot 725
References
NewspaperSG. (website). National Library. Accessible Online.
Chan Kay Peet. (website). Singapore Tombstones Epigraphic Materials 新加坡墓碑铭集录
Clearer Chan Kit Siang's wedding picture
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Rudy Vong's family
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