Cecilia Tan

1935 - 1997
LocationKuala Lumpur
Age61 years
Cause of DeathNatural Causes
Date of Birth24/12/1935
Date of Death15/12/1997
Visitors283 since 12/02/2009
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My grandmother was born on Christmas Eve in 1935. She didn’t have an easy life. Losing her parents
when she was little. Being sent to the convent immediately after. Married when she was only 16 to my
grandfather who was 20 years older.

The woman never stopped, having an inexhaustible energy that amazed everyone around her.

She was a loving wife and mother, a capable homemaker, a good and kind soul. She was truly
remarkable in many ways. In her heart was excessive love, unyielding faith and the courage of a
thousand armies.

She could speak 5 different languages, English, Malay, Portugese, Tamil and Chinese.

She would cook delicious food for us and lovingly “feed” us (it somehow tastes better).

She always sing us a lullaby with her beautiful, gentle voice.

Her smile and her hugs could brighten any gloomy day.

I can see her right now: laughing, talking and probably even playing “tan” with her new and old
friends in heaven.

Grandma gave me so much wisdom; she was the smartest lady I ever knew. She had class and loyalty,
courtesy and honor. I am so lucky I had this classy lady as a Grandma. She was a gift from God to my
family but now she is a gift to God.

It was in some moments of silence that I came to know her. I saw in her eyes the things that she had
never done or said, the dreams she may have had that didn't come to fruition, the joy that her
grandchildren gave her, and the energy behind her dance.

Our family is a tree, with all the branches and leaves leading back to a strong and sturdy woman
with roots deep in the ground. It's difficult to imagine life without her, the foundation that gave
us all life. Knowing that her great grandchildren will never know her, never be able to feel that
embrace makes me sad.

Her body may be gone, but she lives on in the deepest fiber of our being. Her life and blood and
memory live on in us, her children, grandchildren and, her great-grandchildren. And long after I've
passed on, all those qualities that made her my Grandma will linger on in my children's children.
We're her legacy and life's work, and I'm proud and grateful every day to belong to such noble
blood.

Whenever I feel the sun's rays upon my shoulders, I will always know that Grandma is holding me in
her own special way, keeping me warm.

God, take care of her up there, and Grandma--don't cause too much mischief.

I miss you very much, Grandma.


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If we could visit heaven
Even for a day
Maybe for a moment
The pain would go away

I'd put my arms around you
And whisper words so true
That living life without you
Is the hardest thing to do

No matter how I spend our days
No matter what I do
No morning dawns or evening falls
When I don't think of you

Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) 1 week ago

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Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part
To help us feel we"re with them still
And soothe a grieving Heart
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They span the years and warm our lives
Preserving ties that bind
Our memories build a special bridge
And bring us peace of mind.
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Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) October 5, 2009

Memories and little prayers,
we are all mourning you,
But we’ll celebrate the short life you led;
we will never forget you.

We know God will look after you,
now you are truly alive,
Your spirit soars beyond the moon,
your legacy will survive.

It was your time, so as we cry,
go forward that extra mile,
You did what you were sent to do,
you made everybody smile.

Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) August 18, 2009

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┊ ┊ ┊  ♥ Those we love don't go away
┊ ┊ ♥ They walk beside us every day,
┊  ♥ Unseen, unheard, but always near,
♥ Still loved, still missed and very dear.

With love Always
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Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) August 14, 2009

When we lose the ones we love
it leaves an empty space within our hearts
and life seems vain
for none can take their place

And oh, we long to catch a glimpse
of that dear face now gone
and hear that loving voice
now raised in Heaven's song

But if we could pull back the veil
and see beyond our shores
then we would see them yet again
but just through yonder door

And as we grieve, they'd raise their hand
to wipe away our tears
For they see and understand
that there's no cause for fear

For death is but a passing on
through yet another door
where they are welcomed home again
to dwell forever more

Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) August 13, 2009

It takes us back to brighter years
to happier sunlit days
and to precious moments
that will be with us always
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And these fond recollections
are treasured in the heart
to bring us always close to those
from whom we had to part
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There is a bridge of memories
from earth to Heaven above
It keeps our dear ones near us
It's the bridge that we call love
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Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) August 4, 2009

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Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) July 28, 2009

My Life changed, the very moment I found out
That you had passed away.
I couldn't stop it;
There was nothing I could say.

You've touched my life so deeply
To a point you will never know,
I try to think about you
When I am feeling down and low.

Sometimes when my day gets hard
I will think about your beautiful smile
And if I listen hard enough
I will hear your voice after a while.

It's you who give me a reason
To go on with my day,
And now if I want to see you
I'll bow my head and pray.

I catch myself looking for you still,
In the halls and at your front door,
But when I call your name
There is no reply any more!

I never thought a day would come
Where we would be apart,
God has you in his keeping,
We have you in our hearts.

Life will go on, but never will be the same,
Your beautiful smile is gone, but it will always remain.
You're our angel from up above.
You'll always be missed, but most importantly... loved.

Just one more minute,
God, is all I ask- why can't you give her back;
It seems like such a simple task.
I guess people are right

When they say God only takes the best,
I know enough now that you're peacefully at rest.

Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) June 24, 2009

Grandma

Words simply can't convey
how much i'm missing you
the sun does'nt seem to shine
and the sky's no lonqer blue....

The ache within my heart
just will not go away
it is with me when i awaken
until the end of every day....

Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) June 24, 2009

My dearest grandma,

A ray of sunshine came & went,
A beautiful treasure only lent,
A prayer, a tear, a memory so dear,
Each day of our lives we wish you were here...

Till we meet again... Love you lots muaaahhhhssss.

Daphne Edvad (Granddaughter) June 17, 2009
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