R.I.P. ONG KEE JIN – KIRKBY 1958-1959
My Dear Kirkbyites,
Today I received an email from Tang Fook Wah
informing me of the sad demise of our fellow Kirkbyite from the 1958-1959
batch.
“Ong Kee Jin passed on yesterday at about
midnight,” wrote Fook Wah.
Kee Jin was from Block 8. He was well built with
strong facial features. His option was P.E. and he used to be good in
performing the back-flip.
His favourite suit used to be a grey one. He
walked with a ponderous gait with a smile lighting up his face.
He taught in Cochrane School on his return from
Kirkby. Choong Cheng Swee was also posted to this school on his return..
I last met him in 2005 when I went back to UK on
a sentimental trip with my family. Fook Wah picked us up at the airport. After
dinner he took us to visit Kee Jin that night. We had a pleasant meet up. Kee
Jin had not changed much. I gave him a copy of the Penang 2004 Reunion Souvenir
Magazine which made him very happy.
I understand that the last two/three years he
has not been in good health. I believe
that his last trip was in 2009 and he attended the 50th Anniversary
of his batch organised by Balasubramaniam
in August 2009.
I’m told that Kee Jin, Robert Ooi, Chee Eng,
Peng Yoong and others made a trip to Ipoh and met up with Phee Eng and Yeong
Kok Onn.
I tried to call his wife twice tonight but on
both occasions my call was not answered.
He leaves behind his wife, Winnie Ong who can be
reached at:
0044 020 888 936 41.
Or you can write to her at:
76 Station Road, Wood Green, London N22, UK.
I’m grateful to Fook Wah for giving us these
details.
May his soul rest in peace.
With very warm regards,
Rama
Fook Wah’s email to me for your information:
Dear Rama,
It is with sadness that I have to convey this
news.
Ong Kee Jin passed on yesterday at about
mid-night. He was your senior and often referred to as 'Buddy' by his
friends. His wife Winnie Ong can be contacted on this number +44 02088893641 and the Home addressis :- 76 Station Road, Wood Green, London N22, UK.
Kindly inform the rest of his batch.
Many thanks.
Warmest regards.
fookwah