Amy W. Chiu, July 6th, 1955- February 9th, 2022

朱慧鈴, 1955年7月6日 - 2022年2月9日

Amy passed away unexpectedly, yet peacefully, after a valiant year-long battle against ovarian cancer on February 9th, 2022. She was born to Wang-Tsai Chu and Chun-Szeto Chu in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The family migrated to Boston, MA in the early 1970s. Upon arrival, she immediately started studying for her B.S. degree at Northeastern University, and then her M.S. degree in Taxation at Bentley University. Soon after she started working, she met the love of her life, Ching-Sang Chiu, while he was studying for his doctoral degree at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology across the Charles River and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution on Cape Cod. They were so madly in love that they could not wait to get married. So, they ended up getting married just two days before Ching's dissertation defense in 1985. Three years later the couple moved to Monterey, CA, where they were blessed with their son, Harry, a little bundle of high-voltage energy who has since filled their lives with much joy and fun. After Amy's retirement, she split her time between the family homes in Monterey and Boston to be near Harry, who had just started his career in Boston after graduating from College of the Holy Cross in 2012.

2022年2月9日Amy在跟卵巢癌奮戰足足一整年後突然安静地去世。她出生於香港九龍的朱宏齊和司徒珍夫婦家中。1970年初,朱家舉家移民到美國麻省的波士頓市。移民後她立即進入東北大學就讀學士學位,畢業後在本特利大學繼續就讀並取得稅務碩士學位。她在工作後不久就認識她一生的摯愛趙正生,當時他正在麻省理工和伍兹霍爾海洋研究院攻讀博士學位。他們倆瘋狂熱戀相愛到恨不得立卽結婚,以致於等不到正生博士畢業,就在他 1985年畢業試前兩天進入教堂結成連理。三年後他們搬到加州蒙特雷,就在這裡穫得恩赐於他們的愛情結晶Harry顯智。這個精力充沛的兒子顯仔為他倆的生命帶來源源不絕的樂趣。Amy在2012年退休後將自己部分時間從蒙特雷轉到波士頓,就是為了能靠近從聖十字架大學畢業後留在波士頓就業的兒子。

As a mother, Amy was the disciplinarian in the family. At times, she seemed stern. But then again Harry probably asked for it as a rambunctious kid full of mischief, running around and hiding under the table during dinner, refusing to leave the playground, playing pranks on his cat, Emma, just to name a few. Underneath her sternness was a very loving and caring mother. In time, Harry came to appreciate Mom's continuous concern and support. She always put Harry's wellbeing above her own, whether that meant checking in to see if he was eating enough vegetables, doing enough exercise or making sure he budgeted his finances properly. One of her final messages to Harry was to make sure that he would do his taxes properly! She even became a motherly figure for Harry's close friends. Amy was truly the definition of selflessness.

Amy是家中維持紀律的媽媽,有時候看似嚴厲但她內心是充滿愛與關懷。當然, 很多時候也是好奇頑皮的兒子顯仔自找的;譬如在家中奔跑、用餐時躲進餐桌下、在公園玩耍時不肯回家、戲弄他的寵物貓Emma等等。顯仔慢慢長大也漸漸地感激媽媽無時無刻的關懷與愛護。Amy總是將兒子的需要放在最前面,無論是從有無吃足夠蔬菜、有無做足運動到財政規劃都會留意。臨終前她還叮嚀兒子要準時正確報稅。Amy的無私愛心還投放到兒子顯仔的摯友身上,把他們也當作如同自己小孩般照顧。

Amy was a devout Catholic who dedicated her time in Boston as a parishioner at St. James the Greater Catholic Church - the same church where Amy and Ching got married. There she taught religious education, assisted with the parish administrative work, and often helped and participated in various church-sponsored activities. She shared a kindred spirit with her Legion of Mary sisters. Above all, she adored and trusted the Lord.

Amy是一位虔誠的天主教徒,她在與正生結婚時的波士頓聖詹姆士大教堂裡担任聖經老師,幫助教務工作並時常支援教會各項活動。她參與聖瑪利姊妹團共同誠心信主,更重要的是她誠心崇拜及信主。

Amy was always so active and on the move. She worked out at the gym regularly and often took 10+ mile walks even in the middle of winter. She traveled the world with her friends and family from places like the UAE, UK, Ireland, Germany, Austria, Australia, Brazil, Peru, Taiwan and many more. She was always looking for the next adventure and new experience. She lived life fully! She was happiest when she was surrounded by her friends and family and had such a vibrant and contagious energy about her that everyone in a room with her could feel her presence!

Amy總是很活躍和保持忙碌。她經常到健身房運動,就算在隆冬也外出步行,常常一走就是十多英里。她足跡遍及五大洲,曾跟親友到訪過 阿拉伯聯合大公國、英國、德國、愛爾蘭、奧地利、澳洲、巴西、秘魯、台灣及其他不勝詳列的世界各地。她總是在尋找下一個去探索、去遊歷冒險嘗新的地方,她人生活得精彩豐富。她與家人及朋友們相聚一起時是感到最快樂的,親友們和她一起時都能感受到她所散發出來的能量。

In addition to traversing the world, she found a lot of joy in eating good, healthy food. But her guilty pleasure was having a sweet tooth. At any point in time, you might find her fishing out something sweet from her purse to munch on. From fresh buns and pastries at a Chinatown bakery to decadent chocolate cakes at a cafe in Vienna, she loved them all. When it came to her travels and walking, there were two end goals: shopping and food. And Starbucks Coffee.

除了穿梭遊歷世界各地之外,她亦從健康美食中找到樂趣,她唯一感到內疚的嗜好是令她愉快的甜品。無論何時你都會發現她會從手袋中拿出甜品零食來享用。她喜愛的零食包羅萬有,從中國城餅舖買得的糕餅到維也納咖啡室出售的朱古力蛋糕。 她旅遊和散步步行最終只有兩個目的:購物和美食,當然也包括Starbucks咖啡。

Left to cherish her memories are husband Ching and son Harry, her daughter-in-law Chantal, brother Stanley Chu and wife Karen, niece Debbie, sister Mabel Woo and husband Anthony, and nieces Tiffany and Amanda. Our world has become dimmer with Amy's passing into eternal life. Ching has lost a beloved life-long partner and confidant; Harry, a much loving and doting mother; Mabel and Anthony, a best friend; Tiffany and Amanda, a caring aunt. She was surrounded with love from the beginning to the end and now she will surround us with her love for the rest of our lives.

留下來追思的至親是她的先生正生、兒子顯仔、兒媳Chantal、哥哥和哥嫂Stanley Chu和Karen、侄女Debbie、姐姐和姐夫Mabel Woo and Anthony以及侄女 Tiffany和Amanda,我們的世界在Amy通往永生門後變得暗淡了一點。正生失去了人生伴侶與知己;顯仔失去了溺愛他的媽媽;Mabel和Anthony失去了最好的朋友;Tiffany和Amanda失去了愛護她們的阿姨。Amy的一生從始至終都被愛所包圍著,而今她給予我們的愛將會環繞陪伴著我們的餘生。

We would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Krasner and the care team at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute as well as Dr. Sissodia and the care team at Massachusetts General Hospital. Their dedication helped make Amy's ordeal a little easier to endure.

我們特别感謝Krasner醫生和Dana-Farber癌症研究所團隊,也特别致謝Sissodia醫生和麻省醫院醫療團隊,他們專業用心的奉獻,讓Amy的病痛更易容忍渡過。

In lieu of flowers please consider making donations to Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to support ovarian cancer research in memory of Amy Chiu and/or to St. James the Greater Church in Boston, MA.

請親友們考慮以捐款代替鮮花以Amy Chiu之名義捐款到Dana-Farber卵巢癌症研究中心或波士頓聖詹姆士大教堂。

Dana Farber:

Online: http://danafarber.jimmyfund.org/goto/amychiu

Over the phone donations can be made at: (617) 632-2903 For mail-in checks, address to:

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

P.O. Box 849168 Boston, MA 02284

St. James the Greater Church波士頓聖詹姆士大教堂:

Online: https://giving.parishsoft.com/app/giving/stj125198

Select "Special Intentions" from the "Fund" dropdown

For mail-in checks address to:

St. James the Greater Church

125 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111

There will be a Memorial Mass for Amy at St. James the Greater Church on Saturday, March 26th at 10AM. Reception to follow at the church hall. Parking is available at the lot on Hudson Street.

Address for St. James the Greater Church: 135 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111

Amy的紀念彌撒將在3 月 26 日星期六上午 10 時於聖詹姆士大教堂舉行。彌撒後在教堂大廳舉行招待會。Harrison Ave的停車場提供停車位。

聖詹姆士大教堂地址:135 Harrison Ave, Boston, MA 02111