Madeline Teo born June 10, 1940 in Singapore, passed away peacefully on March 21, 2024. Madeline will be remembered and sadly missed by her husband, Henry; sister, Agnes; daughter, Mary-Anne; son, Jeremy (Ida); grandchildren, Victoria and Evan. Madeline and Henry would be celebrating their 62nd anniversary in July of this year.
Madeline, Henry, and their children immigrated to Canada from Singapore in 1976. Madeline valued education and was a teacher, herself, at the beginning of her career. She then accomplished multiple designations through her work at Mutual Life of Canada until her retirement. In 2005, Madeline and Henry moved to Victoria to be closer to their daughter.
Madeline loved music throughout her life, especially playing the piano, Omnichord, and singing. She led choirs in her church and made many lifelong friends. Madeline’s other passion was playing golf, and she shared this passion with her husband, Henry. They played golf almost every day during their retirement. Madeline had a competitive side, and it was not surprising for her to win many of her tournaments.
At the heart of it all, Madeline was a wonderful wife, mother, and grandmother. She was devoted to her family and enjoyed cooking and sharing South East Asian foods for all to enjoy.
A Funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 10am at St. Elizabeth Church, 10030 Third St, in Sidney, BC, followed by a reception.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the BC Cancer Foundation or the Saanich Peninsula Hospital Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Hello Henry and family.
I was so sorry to hear of Madeline’s passing. She was a great golfer and loved the competition.
Take care,
Roberta Gault (Berta)
Dear Henry, Agnes, Maryanne Jeremy and his family, it is with heartful condolences upon hearing of Mag’ passing. She has suffered much with cancer and now she is released of her sufferings and is happy in heaven with her Mom and her sister Cecilia. We will pray for you and your family during this sad and difficult times.
Josephine Lai, Hi, Henry, Agnes,Mary-Ann,Jeremy,Ida,Victoria & Evan.I am Josephine Lai a close friend of Agnes and also the sister of Mary Lai who was Madeline childhood classmate from St Anthony Covent School. Madeline was a close friend of my late sister Mary during their school days. I met Madeline and you and the family at Agnes frequent wonderful Malaysian dinners in Port Alberni many years ago when I was a pharmacist at Woodwards. My deepest condolences to you, Agnes Mary-Ann, Jeremy and his family. May she rest in peace and I will keep her in my thoughts and prayers. With Love, Josephine Lai.
Maureen & I would like to pass on our condolences to Mary-Ann, Henry & the family in the passing of Madeleine. We had many pleasant celebrations of New Years with as they provided wonderful Asian meals. She was our Strata secretary while I was President and she was a meticulous person and a treat to work with. She will be missed by all who knew her. May she R.I.P.