Sui Yen Wang

Dr. Sui Yen Wang, 90, a long-time resident of North Scituate, RI died of pneumonia on Friday, September 27th, 2013 surrounded by her loving family. She was the beloved wife of the late Dr. James K. C. Wang for 54 years.Sui was born in Shanghai, China to the industrialist C. T. Yen and his wife, Hui Jun Li. She was raised and educated in Shanghai. After receiving her medical degree in 1947, Dr. Sui came to the United States to continue her medical studies. She then moved to North Scituate with her husband to settle and raise their family and open their medical practice. She became a US citizen in 1957.For over 30 years, Dr. Sui practiced medicine jointly with her husband out of their home. Their practice was known to be open every day, at all times of the day, to all of their patients. Dr. Sui was dedicated to her patients, giving each one all the time and attention needed. A general practitioner, she focused her practice on the care of women and children. Her patients admired her compassion, kindness, intellect, and diagnostic acumen.Dr. Sui strove for excellence and was a role model for many young girls. Some consider her a pioneer - a woman successfully balancing family and career in a profession dominated by men during the early years of her practice. She was a member of the American Medical Association, the Rhode Island Medical Society, and the Chinese Medical Association.Many who met her called her friend or auntie and her patients often called her their second mom. As a mother, she instilled in her children and grandchildren the importance of education and family. She sponsored nieces and nephews from China to support their education in the United States. Dr. Sui enjoyed entertaining family and friends and playing the piano. Her greatest passion was cooking gourmet Chinese cuisine. She passed her love of food and cooking to her children and grandchildren.Dr. Sui is survived by her children and their spouses, Dr. Victoria Wang of Honolulu, HI, Dr. Elizabeth Wang and Dr. Paul Ho of Carlisle, MA, Dr. Christine Wang of Bedford, MA, Dr. Roberta Wang and Dr. Wallace Akerley of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dr. James Wang and Ms. Andrea Bugbee of Southwick, MA; by 12 grandchildren, Christopher, Elizabeth, Meredith, Emily, Ted, Sarah, Peter, Ryan, Dylan, Olivia, Abigail, and Faith; by one great grandchild, Nicholas; by her brothers, Mr. Anthony Yen of Cleveland, Ohio and Mr. De Tai Yen of Shanghai, China; and by her sister, Mrs. Pauline Chen of Taipei, Taiwan.Visitation will be Thursday, Oct. 3, 2013 from 4-8 pm in the Winfield & Funeral Home in North Scituate, RI. The funeral service will be held Friday at 10 am, at North Scituate Baptist Church. Internment will follow at Swan Point Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Perkins School for the Blind, 175 North Beacon Street, Watertown, MA 02472 or the North Scituate Baptist Church, 619 W Greenville Road, North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857.

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Sui Yen Wang

September 27, 2013