With deepest grief and sorrow, I inform you that our much beloved Past District Governor Dr. Raymond Wong passed away peacefully on 4th December, 2008. We express the most sincere condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of PDG Dr. Raymond Wong.
Body will be reposing at the chapel of Hong Kong Funeral Home, 679 King's Road, Hong Kong, from 5-10 p.m. on Friday, December 19, 2008. Funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, December 20, 2008. Fellow Rotarians, lets all take the chance to pay our last tribute to this exemplary, dedicated leader of our very own District.
Past District Governor Dr. Raymond Wong joined Rotary Club of Kwoloon East in 1979. He was President of Rotary Club of Kowloon East in the Rotary year 1984-1985 and District Governor of District 3450 in the Rotary year 1987-1988 and 1988-1989. PDG Dr. Raymond Wong was very enthusiastic in social service and for the last 30 years, he loved Rotary very much indeed. He had been actively involved in Rotary service and activities, making outstanding contribution.
We shall all miss PDG Dr. Raymond Wong very deeply.
Yours in Rotary,
District Governor Albert Wong
懷著沉痛的心情，我向各位敬告我們親愛的國際扶輪3450地區前區總監黃志偉醫生於二零零八年十二月四日病逝。
我們對黃志偉前區總監的逝世感到非常難過，並向黃志偉前區總監夫人及家屬致以深切的慰問。
黃志偉前區總監主懷安息，遺體奉移香港殯儀館治喪謹定十二月十九日 (星期五) 下午五時在該館設靈並於晚上八時舉行安息禮拜翌日十二月二十日 (星期六) 上午九時三十分大殮十時三十分辭靈隨即出殯。
請各位社友屆時出席向本地區楷模領袖致以最後的敬禮。
黃志偉前區總監一九七九年加入九龍東區扶輪社，並於一九八四至一九八五年度擔任社長；一九八七至一九八八年度，一九八八至一九八九年度出任國際扶輪3450地區區總監。黃志偉前區總監除了參與社會多項公職外，三十多年來熱愛扶輪，積極參與扶輪活動，對扶輪貢獻良多。
我們將永遠懷念黃志偉前區總監對扶輪的熱愛和貢獻。
專 此 哀 告
國際扶輪3450區王永權區總監謹啟
二零零八年十二月六日
吐露港扶輪社是在黃志偉前區總監任內(1989年)成立，我社中人對黃志偉前區總監有多一份不可言傳的感情。
ReplyDelete黃志偉前區總監離世是3450地區和國際扶輪的一大損失。
吐露港扶輪社 - 黃志寬 (三毛 cf)
It is with deepest sadness to learn that our Past District Governor, Dr. Raymond C.W. Wong, passed away on Thursday, 4th December 2008.
ReplyDeletePDG Raymond is a dedicated and respectful Rotarian in District 3450. I know him more than 25 years ago, when we were Presidents in the same year 1984-1985.
PDG Raymond gave me tremendous support during my term of Governorship in 2001-2002. He was my Chairman for the District Membership Development Committee. He provided me with lots of Rotary Information whenever I requested him.
I now feel that I have suddenly lost a good friend as well as a valuable mentor in Rotary. Not only is his death a great loss to District 3450, but also a severe loss to the whole Rotary world.
On behalf of my family, may I extend our deepest condolence to PDG Raymond's family, especially his surviving spouse Vivien, and also to rest in peace.
PDG Johnson Chu
We wish to express our heartleft sympathy in this hour of sadness on death of PDG
ReplyDeleteDr Raymond Wong.
Area 9 Rotarians shall long remember him as one of the most dedicated Rotarian we have ever known.
Cordially,
Oyungerel J.
AG, Area 9
In Memoriam - Past District Governor Dr Raymond CW Wong
ReplyDeleteIt is with the utmost sorrow that I just read the very sad news of my special DG Dr Raymond CW Wong. "My" District Governor as he was our Governor in 1988/89 when I was President of the Rotary Club of Hong Kong. As DG already in 1987/88, he taught me all about Rotary and always impressed me with his dedication to our great organization in general and The Rotary Foundation in particular.
My mentor in Rotary has gone. My better-half Christiane joins me in extending our condolences to dear Vivien. We share her pain at this difficult time. Unable to return for the Memorial Service, we will honor PDG Raymond's memory with a donation to The Rotary Foundation.
With the deepest sadness - and affection to all,
Yours ever in Rotary fellowship,
Dom.
Dominic Vessigault
PDG, RI District 3450, 1992/93
PP, Rotary Club of Hong Kong, 1988/89
In Memory of our beloved Past District Governor Dr. Raymond CW Wong
ReplyDeleteDear Vivien,
With the deepest sorrow that I've just read the sad news of my most respected district governor, PDG Raymond Wong, I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to you.
Being the Governor who chartered our Rotary Club of Tolo Harbour, he is my teacher in Rotary and the advisor to my editorial and translation work of the many District Governor's Newsletters in the past years. He gave me all kinds of encouragement in Rotary and enlightened my Rotary life all the time. With his dedication to Rotary and service, he is my most respected and impressed Governor. Without him, I would never be a Rotarian like today.
Being the doctor-in-charge to my father's terminal case some 14 years ago, my family appreciated his outstanding operations. On behalf of my family, I would like to offer our deepest condolences to dear Vivien. As a Christian family, we believe we will meet PDG Raymond in the heaven of God. In this sadness moment, we share your pain and grief.
With LOVE in GOD,
Parry Poon and Family.
Very sorry to hear this sad news. What a good man with strong commitment and dedication to Hong Kong Society, Rotary Family and so on.
ReplyDeleteIn particular late PDG Raymond Wong's contribution to outgoing GSE members. He took opportunity during the free medical check and offer his knowledge and challenges to young profession. I believed many of us learnt much more about Rotary families business from him.
It is indeed a great loss for D-3450 as well as Hong Kong community.
My condolence to his family members.
PP Silva Yeung
RC Kowloon Golden Mile
GSE Chair 2007/08
RYLA Chair 2008/09
Dear Vivien
ReplyDeleteWith the deepest sorrow to learn that we have lost our most respected PDG
Dr. Raymond Wong. May I send my deepest condolences to you and your family
on behalf of our club members.
Emilia
President
RC of Bayview Sunshine Hong Kong
To our beloved PDG Dr Raymond Wong & his family with deepest condolence -
ReplyDeletean e-mail to our role model Rotarian who spares no efforts in touching people's hearts & lives
Dear PDG Raymond,
Greetings from Brenda. I am about to write a reminder e-mail to fellow Rotarians in our District to promote the Rotary World Peace Fellowship program again this year. I wrote this with tears in my heart knowing that you will not be responding to my e-mail like last year. To Vivian and your family members, please accept my most sincere condolence. My thoughts are with you all during this time of grief and pain.
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From: Dr R CW Wong
Date: Sun, Feb 24, 2008 at 9:09 AM
Subject: Re: [PDGS] [Leaders2007] greetings & friendly reminder from Brenda : Is Peace Possible ? Can you help ?
To: Brenda Lee
Dear Brenda,
Nice to read this reminder, especially on Rotary's BIRTHDAY!
PDG raymond
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PDG Raymond, you probably didn't know how your short motivational e-mail had touched my heart so much and urged me to move on with my Rotary duties and services, despite all the challenges. One thing for sure you definitely know is that you are loved and respected so much by so many of us, particularly the Sunshine Ladies. Still remember the "Walk for a Polio-free World" at the Peak years back, the inspirational talk you delivered for potential members at our Club's Rotary Night, our discussion about the Public Relations training framework for the Rotary Shares Leaders at the District Assembly ? I bet you do. You are always the one whom we can always depend on when it comes to Rotary information and wisdom. You never spares any effort in caring for people and in touching people's heart & lives by simply being PDG Dr Raymond Wong in a very special way. Whenever I see you, I realize what a role model Rotarian looks like and what "Service Above Self" really means. As a humble Rotarian, I feel so proud to to have such a distinguished leader, mentor and role model in our district. I just cannot find any better word to thank you for what you have done for Rotary, our district, and so many people who have benefited from your service, compassion and love.
I know you believe in "Peace is Possible" and would like to see the work of Rotary International and The Rotary Foundation continue in making this world a better one for all concerned. I guess the best way to pay tribute to you is to follow your footsteps in serving the different communities with dedication and a real heart. We will surely try our best.
Do rest in peace, our beloved PDG Raymond. With fond memories and loving thoughts to you and your family, now & always.
Your humble student,
Past President Brenda Lee, Rotary Club of Bayview Sunshine HK
Rotary World Peace Fellows Sub-Com Chair, District Rotary Foundation Committee 2007-09
In Memory of My Most Respected Friend Dr. Raymond CW Wong
ReplyDeleteDear Vivien,
With the greatest sorrow I read the sad news that I have lost my most respected friend Dr. Raymond Wong. May I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family.
I have known Raymond for many years. He and I are Australian Chinese and we shared this same bi-national culture. He was also the Governor who chartered the Rotary Club of Tolo Harbour and we shared the same mission as being rotarians. Raymond contributed a lot to the Rotary Club. Not only devoted his time and energy in serving the Club but also lighted up people’s life by his selfless love. He conducted a lot of charity events in helping the community. I always learnt from him and he is my friend and my teacher. He is a model for all t he Rotarians.
It is a great pain for me to lose a great friend. It is also a pity for the Rotary Club to lost such an enthusiastic and capable leader. Yet, we will never forget him. Although Raymond left us his spirit lives in our heart. The Rotarians will carry on the mission to help the community. May Raymond now live in peace. In this moment of sadness, may we share your grief.
Joe Joe Chan and family
Charter President
Rotary Club of Hong Kong Financial Centre
10-12-2008
With deepest sorrow to learn the news that we lost an excellent trainer of D3450.
ReplyDeleteYours truly in Rotary,
PP Nelson Wong
RC Macau Central
*In Memory of Our Beloved Past District Governor Dr. Raymond CW Wong*
ReplyDeleteDear Vivien,
May I send my deepest condolence to you and your family members!
My most respected PDG Raymond was a very matured man who took care of the people around him so much. He was so committed to his job and much dedicated to the work of Rotary.
At the "New Member Orientation Seminar" which was held on 15 November,2008.I had introduced PDG Raymond as a Volunteer in the Rotary to all participants, because being a Volunteer in the Rotary internationally is not easy, not to mention the project of Polio Plus that he had committed a lot. We are so proud of the him in the District!
He gave me lots of encouragements,striving me to be the best in doing everything. He led me how to think talently and saw things in different angles. He taught me how to write a good article by reading Rotary Magazines. In the year 2006-2007, he requested to be my advisor if I intended to charter a new Rotary club, so that I could run more smoothly and lessened any difficulties.
I missed a great teacher and hope to share the sorrow with you and your family. May he rests in peace!
God Bless him and your family always,
Yours in Rotary,
PP Sally Ho
Deputy Chair-District PR Committee Chair 2008-09
RC of Bayview Sunshine HK
From PDG Raymond Wong, we know what dedication means. He will be in our heartalways.
ReplyDeletePP Alex Li
RC Peninsula South
Dear Vivien
ReplyDeleteOnbehalf of our Club (Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour), please accept our deepest condolence. Really
sorry to hear the sad news.
Please take good care of yourself.
With warm regards,
Wendy LAU
President of Rotary Club of Hong Kong Harbour
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteIt is with great sadness that we learnt about the passing away of PDG Raymond Wong.
I had an opportunity to meet PDG Raymond in the past and what impressed me most was his strong drive and committment to Rotary.
It is a great loss for his family and Rotary.
On behalf of all members of RC Hong Kong South , we offer our deepest sympathy and condolences to his family and District
Yours in Rotary
Francesco Cavazzoni
President
RC Hong Kong South
Dear Vivian,
ReplyDeleteIt is indeed sad and sudden news when I learnt about Raymond's passing away --- within a month of my meeting you two at PDG Peter's dinner.
Raymond will be long remembered.
To me it is more than the dedication to Rotary.
It is His vibrant and open character. His cheerfulness and positive approach to life that impressed me.
I salute him both as a rotarian and a colleague in the medical field where he had earned a great deal of respect.
May Raymond rest in peace.
Last but not least, take care of yourself. For only then will Raymond be truely happy.
Dr. Philip Hsieh
PP RCHKNE
A friend
Dear PDG Raymond,
ReplyDeleteI know that you cannot hear me nor read what I have written, but let it be assured that we will remember you. We think of you and are happy for the good things you left behind. We are proud to have known you, and to have experienced your dedication to make this world a better world to live in.
Paul Beekman
PP RCHKNE
Dear DG,
ReplyDeleteHis kindness and long dedication in Rotary will remain in our hearts. He is a great leader and will surely be remembered by all of us. To his family, please accept our most sincere condolences.
Cordially,
Bobby Chung
President
Rotary Club of Kwai Chung
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteIt is with great sadness to hear of the passing of our PDG Dr. Raymond
Wong. He had devoted so much of his time and effort to the Rotary cause as
well as to the community. He will be sorely missed by all of us.
Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to his family.
Sincerely yours,
P. Frank Lee
Rotary Club of Kowloon
Dear All,
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to describe the sorrow in us with words. PDG Raymond has always been very close to our hearts. Not only because he was the DG who chartered Rotary Club of Admiralty in 1989, he was a man of integrity, sincerity and a role model to all of us. We learnt so much from him inside and outside Rotary over the past twenty years. I am sure PDG Raymond will be remembered by all of us forever.
Yours in Rotary,
Herman Hu
Charter President,
Rotary Club of Admiralty
*In Memory of our beloved and respected PDG Dr. Raymond Wong*
ReplyDeleteWe will always remember your dedication to Rotary, your jokes, your stories about your days in Macau and your "Portuguese".
Dear Vivien,
Please take good care of yourself.
Love,
Mildred and Mickey
Rotary Club of Guia
Dear Viviene,
ReplyDeleteI don't know where to start telling you how sorry I am on the loss of PDG Raymond. I send my heartfelt condolences to you and your families. PDG Raymond was a true friend and will be fondly missed.
Chandru Parmanand
Charter President
Rotary Club of Kowloon Golden Mile 87/88
Dear Vivian & Fellow Rotarians,
ReplyDeleteNo words can fully describe my feelings when I received this news.
I was in shock !
PDG Raymond was a brilliant and wonderful man with such a gift of Interpreting and teaching us on Rotary, which no one I have ever Met has come close to doing.
He was magnetic and magnificent in the way he cared for us all And we have truly lost a great leader.
I will miss his wit, his joy for life and Rotary.
I have no explanation or magic elixir to offer you- I also lost my father 2 years ago And I miss him every single day – so in some ways I understand your pain.
All I can say is that God works in mysterious ways
We know that words are poor comforters at this time but please accept our sincere condolences and may God give you and your family the strength and the courage to bear this irreparable loss.
We pray that his soul will rest in eternal peace.
May God bless you and your family.
Love From
AG David Harilela & Family
Dear Vivian,
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences to you and your family, PDG Raymond was a very respectful PDG and help us at any time we called him.His work to District 3450 will be remembered forever.
YIR,
PP Joseph Chan,
R.C of Wanchai
Dear Vivian and fellow Rotarians,
ReplyDeleteMy sincerest condolences to you and your family.
Even though we now live 8,000 miles away in Boston, Pansy and I still remember PDG Raymond well as one of my most helpful guiding lights during my Rotary years in Hong Kong. We will miss him.
Take care,
Joseph Lynn
Charter President
Rotary Club of Hongkong Sunrise
尊敬的黃志偉前總監，我們永遠懷念您！
ReplyDelete志壯穹蒼 仁心仁術 妙手華陀懷濟世
偉岸國際 俠骨俠情 愛心德蘭頌扶輪
香港旭日扶輪社前社長 吳偉明 敬輓
Dr. Raymond Wong was an exceptional Man: a Good Man.
ReplyDeleteParticularly gifted, he considered Service Above Self a natural part of his life. Certainly he showed this ernor, and in Rotary. He sicceeded me as Governor of D-345, and I had no doubt that the district would be in very ood hands.
Having sad that, I must add that he was also an exceptional and loyal Friend. It could be no otherwise, as this was part of his personality.
To his very much loved wife Vivien, and bereaved Family, no words can express our heartfelt condolences. But at least do know that Raymond will be also missed not only by his freinds, but by all those his life has touched.
Nuno M. R. Jorge, PDG (85-86), D-3450.