Lee Chwee Tee (Bukit Brown)

Lee Chwee Tee passed away at the age of 69 on 22 June 1927. Listed on his tomb are the names of his children;
Sons: Lee Cheng Hoe, Lee Cheng Bock, Lee Cheng Chuan
Daughters: Lee Ah Niah, Lee Gong Seow, Lee Oh Niah
Grandsons: Lee Chong Lye, Lee Chong Seng, Lee Chong Poon, Lee Chong Beng, Lee Chong Guat, Lee Chong Kew, Lee Chong Khuan

The were articles during the same time period that mentioned a Lee Chwee Tee as the managing partner of The Katong Pharmacy (located at 2175 Joo Chiat Road near junction with Gaylang Road) but i can't be certain. Beyond this, i am not able to find concrete information about him, his wife or even his children at the moment. 

Lee Cheng Tee was killed on the spot when a car hit while he was crossing the road on 22 June 1927. 

 
Lee Chwee Tee 


Death of Well-known Chinese Resident of Geylang

Lee Chwee Tee was crossing the road after watching a funeral procession passed by, when according to his grandson, a Ford vehicle knock Lee Chwee Tee down with force. From the Corner, Lieut-Col. Hope Faulkner report, portions of brain substance were found adhering to the left front door and the top of the windscreen was bloodstained. 

Tomb of Lee Chwee Tee 

Wife of Lee Chwee Tee (don't know her name)


Location of tomb 

The tomb is Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chwee Tee is located at Block 1 Division C, plot 235. From the burial records he was listed as 68 years of age when he was killed in the road accident.  (His tomb is not to far away from the tomb of  Teo Chin Chye). 

Tomb of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Chwee Tee 


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