At LHSC – Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday, May 28, 2017, of Exeter in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Sou (Susie) (Duen) Chong. Dear father of Raymond and Nadine Chong of Windsor, and Mae Ling of Toronto. Dear grandfather of Ethan and Mason. Predeceased by his mother Fu Ho and father Hong Kwok Chong. Wayne operated the Golden City Restaurant in Exeter with his wife Susie for 39 years.
Friends may call at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter (1 street west of Main) on Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9 PM, where the funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 1st at 11 AM. Interment Exeter Cemetery.
Donations to the SHH Foundation – Jessica’s House, or the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated by the family.
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Mickie Struyke-Laurin & Alida Struyke
Sue, Mae Ling , Ray and family….My deepest sympathy for the loss of your dear husband and father. I always loved the great smile whenever I saw Wayne. He was a proud man and I am grateful that I had the pleasure to have known Wayne and his family… Stay strong for each other and keep your memories close.
I am sorry I was not able to come to visitation and funeral. I will visit soon. Hugs
Anne Gallant
Sou, Ray, Nadine, Mae Ling
My deepest condolences. Wayne will surely be missed by everyone. He always had a smile on his face and in the 5 years that I worked for him and Sou, I don’t recall seeing him without a smile. I wish I could give you a great big hug, and let you know you are not alone in this time of darkness.
Anne (Delbridge) Gallant
Rob and Linda Salts
Susie and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Wayne was a such a fine person and delightful to share conversation. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.
Rob and Linda Salts
Barbara Taylor-Meyers
Dearest Susie, and family,
It is with our deepest sympathy and sorrow that we leave this message of broken hearts. We just found out this morning that Wayne had passed last week. I can’t imagine how you feel Hun but as a sister I am here for you anytime you need to call me. As a child who has loss their parents I can relate with Wayne and Naydine, and Mai Ling whom we offer our open friendship. It has been along time since we seen the children. Our prayers are with you and the family.
Julia Merner (McLaren)
Mae Ling and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Exeter will not be the same. My sincerest sympathy.
Heather
sorry for your loss sue
the two of you helped take care of me in a very difficult time in my life
you and I sat and chat when it wasn’t busy
and Wayne always made sure Never went home hungry
his happy smile will forever be imprinted on my heart
it was a pleasure getting the chance to work for you guys
Heather
Bill Soldan
Sue and family…our sincere sympathy in the passing of Wayne.
Thinking of you now & the time ahead…wishing you strength and love from all around you.
Bill, Linda, Leigh & Craig Soldan
Faye Skinner
Sou
Sorry to hear of your husband’s death. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Tim McAllister
Sou, Ray, Mae Ling and family:
Sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. Condolences and thoughts from our family to yours.
Susan McAllister (Doerr)
Flora Doerr & the late Jack Doerr
Tim, Peter, Bryan & Sarah McAllister
John Wise
Sou and Family, please accept my sincere condolences on Wayne’s passing. Although I haven’t seen you or Wayne for some time I always enjoyed the cheery smiles and conversations.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time.
John Wise
Daniela Nogueira
Dear Sou and Family,
We are so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He will be missed and his kindness and joy will be always remembered. You are a great family, always so welcoming and friendly and loved by so many in the Town of Exeter! Thinking of you all at this sad time.
Daniela, Sara, Pedro and Daniel Nogueira
Norm and Kay Tripp
To Susie and Families……..We extend our sympathy at this time…We enjoyed many a dinner at the restaurant and we always felt welcomed by yourself and your husband…sad for your loss..Norm and Kay Tripp
Louise & Dennis MacDonald
Dear Sue ,Mae Ling ,Raymond and Families
So very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing . He will be missed greatly . Deepest sympathy from Dennis and Myself and I am sure our Great Granddaughter’s will miss him also.
He was a wonderful person and will be missed by all people he knew. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Louise MacDonald and Family
Gary Campbell and Jan Collings
Our condolences to Susie and family on Wayne’s passing. Thank you for the best Chinese food ever.
Thinking of you all.
Joyce Black, Grand Bend
Sincere sympathy to the family of Wayne and so very sorry to hear of his passing. He will be missed by the Town of Exeter as their restaurant was one of a kind and such a great place to enjoy the food they prepared. I worked very close to this great family for many years and we often had take out for noon lunches at the bank and everyone always enjoyed the food. A great family – always smiling and friendly to their customers and you never left hungry. Take care of each other and thinking of you all at this sad time.
Donna Perry
Sou and family
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. It will be extremely hard for you as you were together so much. May God grant you strength at this difficult time. With deespest sympathy.
Donna Perry
Luna Milne
Susie, Mae Ling, Ray and family, your loss is also my great loss. I will miss his warm smiles, his laughter, his many, many kindnesses. He was family to me too. I will miss him greatly. God bless, strengthen and comfort each one of you as you grieve your loss. My prayers continue to be with you.
Luna Milne
James Briggs and Joan
So sorry to hear of your husbands passing we too will miss him and will be praying for you and your family
Steve Dalrymple
Ray, Ming, and Sue. I have so many fond memories of your family from my childhood. I always remember Wayne either working so hard all the time at the restaurant or taking us kids on hilarious fishing adventures. The time my Dad and Wayne went to Toronto with Ray and I in tow, then ending up in Chinatown for a great meal still makes me laugh. My Dad was so nervous driving home in Wayne’s Cadillac while he snoozed in the passenger seat. Good times. So sorry for your loss. He was a great guy.
David Smith
Surely all of these thoughtful condolences will help ease the pain
Love you all
David and Michelle and family
George and Sue Wilson
Susie and family, we are saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a great cook. He was a nice man. Always smiling. Remember the happy memories. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson and family
John Pryde/Marilyn Chappel
Susie & family: Our heartfelt condolences on the very sad loss of Wayne, a special guy!
Sincerely, John Pryde/ Marilyn Chappel
Margaret Brintnell
Sou, Raymond, Nadine & family & Mae Ling
I felt so bad when I heard about Wayne. He will be missed by all of you so much & also be so many friends. He was one of the best & I certainly will miss talking & seeing him. Raymond – Brad sends his condolences also.
Sou – my Susan is thinking about you too. May everyone of you be blessed with added strength at this time of sorrow. – Margaret Brintnell
Jim and Verla Russell
Sou, Raymond, Mae Ling and family:
Our deepest sympathy to you on Wayne’s passing.
Our prayers and thoughts are with you at this very sad time.
Kelly-Lynn Chortos
I have nothing but the fondest memories of Wayne. He religiously picked my up from the bus on Friday nights to come and work at the restaurant and when my shift was done he always spoiled me with my favorite dish. The picture collage you have put together shows just how kind and loving he was. He will be forever missed in our family. I am grateful I had so much time with him….my love to you all.
Rick and Marlene Thornton
So saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing! He was always so upbeat of heart and full of joy. He made the best of his recent trials and was always a pleasure to talk to! He will be greatly missed by all that knew him. Our prayers are with you Susie, and your family.
Susan Oke
Dear Sou and family – I was saddened to hear that Wayne has passed away. My thoughts are with you. May your happy memories help you through this difficult time. With sincere sympathy – Susan Oke
Wendy (Weido) Fenton
I was so sad to hear this news. We lived down the street and it was a regular thing for him to call out that he had freezies or popsicles that the kids would run up to get at the back door of the restaurant. I think Wayne bought and distributed more freezies and popsicles to the neighbourhood kids than the store did! He always thought about us and was a lot of fun.
Pat and Ron Cottrell
Pat and I are so sorry to hear the sad news, Susie.We always enjoyed chatting with Wayne, he was a real treat to talk to. You guys made the best Chinese food anywhere, a real team! We’ll really miss him.
Liz Cottrell
Susie and family, so very sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He was a fixture of our community and will be greatly missed. Please take comfort in knowing we are thinking of you.
Much love..Liz Cottrell and family
Brenda Feeney
I am so sorry to read of Wayne’s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during difficult time….
Wayne and Wendy king
so sorry to hear of your loss Sue our hearts ache for you and your family
Tom
Sou and family
Wayne was a great man and wonderful to work for!! He made the best food anyone could ask for! He will be greatly missed! So sorry for your loss!!
Tina Premont
Sorry for your loss.
Monica and Petri
Our condolences Mae Ling to you and your family.
Karen Fraser (Weido)
I am very saddened to hear of Wayne’s passing. He treated us with kindness and generosity….and always made me laugh with his great sense of humour (I remember the song “Everybody Wang Chung Tonight’, and he changed it to ‘Everybody Wayne Chong Tonight’). Thank you Wayne for contributing to a happy childhood full of positive memories. My parents, Wendy, Perry and I are all very sorry for this immense loss.
Karen
Eugene and Linda Webber
Susie and family:
Words, however kind, can’t mend your heartache, but those who care and share your loss wish you comfort and peace of mind. May you find strength in the love of family and in the warm embrace of friends. Our deepest condolences…. Hugs.
Phil and Chris Turner
We are so sad to hear of Wayne’s passing. Everyone will remember his smile as you have both been such a mainstay in our community. Our thoughts are will you Suzie and your family.
Ralph and Heather Wells
Sorry for your loss of Wayne, the community will miss his great cooking. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Mike Veal
So sorry to hear about Wayne Susie. We did a lot of meat business and had a lot of laughs together. My condolences.
Wendi and John Schwindt
Sou, Mae Ling and family…so sorry to hear about your loss. Keeping you in our thoughts
Wendi and John Schwindt
Sue, Mae Ling and family…so sorry to hear about your loss.
Kim McKay
Sou and Family
I am deeply saddened to hear of the loss of Wayne. I will miss his wonderful smile every time he came into Hansen’s . My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family!
Phyllis & Fred Mommersteeg
So sorry for your loss Susie and family.Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tracy Gilfillan
My condolences on your loss. I worked for you at the restaurant for about a year when I was a teenager and throughly enjoyed your family and the love you all showed one and another. Mr. Chong was quiet in the back but always had a gentle smile and kind manner. May you all find comfort in the memories.
Lynda and Jack Conlin
deepest sympathy to you Susie, and your family ….Wayne will be missed, so hang on to your beautiful memories. Our prayers are with you and yours at this difficult time
Ena de Haan ( Joanne's mom)
Dear Sou and family,
So very sorry to hear you lost your husband and the kids their Dad. I know how you must feel! It can be a hard road but you’ll walk it with help from family and friends. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Charlene Foxton
Susie
I’m so sorry to hear of Waynes passing. He was a wonderful man. My sympathy to you and your family.
Samantha Humphreys
I am deeply saddened to hear about Wayne’s passing. I worked for Wayne and Susie for 5 years in my and in that time, (though I have known them my whole life) they grew to feel like family. The love and care and support they both gave me showed what truly remarkable people they are. Wayne will be missed by many, including myself. Most of my cooking skill comes from all the things he taught me in that restaurant kitchen! I will always cherish the time I got to spend with him. My thoughts are with his family during this time.
Tom, Tracy Humphreys and family
Sou, Ray, Mae Ling and family
So sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. He will be missed greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Tom, Tracy, Samantha and Tommy Humphreys
Jackie Ferris
Jim and I were sorry to hear about the passing of your husband. Our hearts go out to you
You will know us as Loo loo without the shrimp.
Linda Wein & family
Susie
I was so sad to hear of the loss of Wayne.
My prayers and thoughts go out to you and your family.
My thoughts go back to our many conversations together and our many laughs.
I give you big hugs my friend.
Sherrie Edwards
Sou & Family:
So sorry to read of Wayne’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time!!
Sherrie Edwards
Shane and Connie Lesperance
We are so sorry for you loss, Sou and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Another angel called home.
Kevin Sinn
Ray, Nadine, Ethan and Mason,
We are so sorry to hear of Wayne’s passing. May the memories of your Dad, Father-in-law and Grandpa bring a smile to your face. Wishing you peace and comfort.
Joye & Kevin Sinn and Family.
Liz
Sou and family so sorry for your loss.
Words cant describe the feelings you are experiencing..hugs to you and the family..xxx Liz and the boys..
Brenda Morgan
Susie,, and family,,, my heart breaks for you all right now. Wayne was such an upstanding man, in the community. He always had a smile, and a kind word. (I didn’t always understand every word he said,, but he always tried hard to make me understand what he was saying ). He was such a personable man, and such a excellent chef. Exeter is going to miss his easy smile, his head nods, and outstanding personality. My thoughts are with you all Susie,, Hugs to each and every one of you.
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Oh Susie I am so sorry about Wayne passing. He made the best food and will be missed for sure by the many people that he cooked for and new him!! Keep you great memories close to help get through this sad time. Our deepest sympathies! Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Becky Carter
Mae Ling, Ray and Nadine and family, and Susie,
I wish I had words to comfort you but please take a second to feel the love of an entire community who’s heart break for your loss.
Sadly even hero’s fall… his love for you makes me smile as not many have the deep unconditional love you were embraced with.
Love and healing thoughts to you all.
Becky, and Kennedy Carter
X0
Heaven is rejoicing in the best curry chicken ever right now!
Evelyn Vincent
Sou
I’m so sorry to read of your great loss. Hugs and prayers
John & Linda Barrett
We are sorry to hear about the passing of Wayne, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. We will miss his fabulous cooking at the restaurant, it will not be the same without him.
Anne Lindenfield
So sorry hear of Wayne’s passing. Jason always loved to go fishing with Wayne, and always a big smile when I met him in the grocery store. Our thoughts are with you during this time.
Love Anne, Jeff, Tina and Jason Lindenfield
Peggy Wilkinson
Sou & Family:
We are so sorry to read of Wayne’s passing, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during difficult time….
Joanne & Peggy Wilkinson
Dave Frayne and Cathy Cade
Sorry to learn about Wayne’s passing. Our thoughts are with you during this difficult time.