Yao Ying Chen

The family of Yao Ying Chen of Woodstock, Ontario, announces her passing on October 31, 2026. Born on March 26, 1946, Yao is survived by her husband, Yu Yuan Chen; her children, Fu Hsing, Lina, and Li Chu; her grandchildren, Taylor, Jacob, Tristan, Noah, Zoelie, Lauren, and Camryn; and her great-grandchild, Lilou. Visitation was held on Thursday, November 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at the Brock & Visser Funeral Home, located at 845 Devonshire Ave, Woodstock, ON N4S8Z4. A funeral service took place on Saturday, November 7, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the same location. In lieu of flowers, donations in Yao's memory may be made to Arthritis Research Canada, Pancreatic Cancer North America, or VON Sakura House.