Ying To "Tony" Ma
1937 - 2024
Ying To "Tony" Ma
Service Information
Service Date
Saturday September 7, 2024
Service Time
1:00 PM
Service Location
Mattatall - Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro
Burial Information
Burial Date
Private Interment
Burial Location
Truro Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro
Requested Charity
Kidney Foundation Atlantic (Truro Chapter) or Heart and Stroke Foundation
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Ying To "Tony" Ma – 87, Truro, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at Colchester East Hants Health Centre, Truro. Born in Canton, China, he was a son of the late Sai John Mah and Ngan Ying (Chan) Mah.

Tony was the co-owner and chef at Asia Restaurant from 1970 – 1997. Many will remember seeing Tony around town walking his beloved dog, Scottie. He enjoyed travelling, dim sum with family and friends and listening to Chinese opera.

Tony is survived by his children, Jane Lau, Markham, Ontario; Kenneth Ma, Valley; Marryat Ma (Blair), Waterloo, Ontario; grandson, Nathan Lau, Keswick, Ontario; brothers, William Mah, Montreal, Quebec; Tommy Mar, Calgary, Alberta; several nieces and nephews. Along with his parents, he was predeceased by his wife, Mi Ha (Cho); older brother, Frank Mar.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Mattatall – Varner Funeral Home, 55 Young Street, Truro, where the funeral service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, September 7, 2024, The Reverend Lori Ramsey officiating. Reception will follow. Private interment in Truro Cemetery, 125 Robie Street, Truro. If so desired, donations in Tony’s memory to Kidney Foundation of Canada (Atlantic Chapter) or Heart and Stroke Foundation are welcomed. Tributes, words of comfort and memories may be shared at: www.mattatallvarnerfh.com

Ying To "Tony" Ma