Friday, April 17, 2020

Foong Kon Keow (Mrs. Chung Ah Yong), death 4 Dec. 1929, Penang

Mr. Chung Ah Ming, member of the State Council, Perak, arrived in Penang on Monday on account of the illness of his mother Mrs. Chung Ah Yong. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 29 June 1929, Page 3]

PENANG OBITUARY. (From Our Own Correspondent) Penang, Dec. 4 Mrs. Chung Ah Yong, mother of Chung Ah Ming, passed away this morning after several years of poor health, aged sixty years. Besides this son, she left four others, two daughters and several grandchildren. [The Straits Times, 5 December 1929, Page 12]

The death took place on Wednesday at her residence, 2 Church Street, Penang, of Mrs. Chung Ah Yong (nee Foong Kon Keow), at the age of 60. The deceased lady, who had been in indifferent health for some time, had a relapse on Sunday. She leaves six sons, two daughters and several grandchildren. Of an unostentatious and quiet disposition, she was always willing to loosen her purse strings for charity, and was greatly esteemed by all who came in contact with her. [Malaya Tribune, 6 December 1929, Page 10]

The death took place at her residence No. 2 Church Street, Penang, of Mrs. Chung Ah Yong, wife of the late Mr. Chung Ah Yong and mother of Mr. Chung Ah Ming, on December 4th. [The Singapore Free Press and Mercantile Advertiser, 11 December 1929, Page 12]

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