Piah-Sim Lee

April 24, 1931 - December 19, 2025

...
Text:

Obituary for Piah-Sim Lee

Piah Sim Lee (李冰心), dearly loved by many, was called home to the loving embrace of the Lord on December 19, 2025, four months before her 95th birthday.

Piah Sim shared a special bond with her beloved husband, the late Koon Chow Lee, with whom she celebrated their 71st wedding anniversary on May 17, 2023. Best friends for eight years before they married, they cherished more than 79 years of companionship and devotion. After her husband’s homegoing on July 26, 2023, Piah Sim bravely carried on as a widow for another two years and five months.

Piah Sim leaves behind her children and their spouses: Doreen and Stephen, Maureen, and Reynolds and Jenny; her grandchildren and their spouses: Joel and Wendy, Nathan, Joy and Jonathan, Daniel, Lydia and Christopher, and Samuel; and her great-grandchildren, Naomi and Gale.

She was a devoted mother and grandmother who was there for her children and grandchildren through countless occasions, often ready to offer prayers, wise counsel, or something good to eat. Even as she grew much weaker, she delighted in gazing at and holding the hand of her great-granddaughter, Naomi. She was also filled with joy at the news of her great-grandson Gale’s recent birth, even though distance kept her from meeting him in person.

Piah Sim had a beautiful voice and blessed many through her singing and her captivating storytelling. She was a gifted, well-loved elementary school teacher in Singapore for over 25 years. In her thirties, she served as the leader of the women’s fellowship at Singapore Life Church. For many years, she and her husband also served faithfully there as elders and were cherished mentors to the young adult fellowship at the Chinese Congregation of Orchard Road Presbyterian Church, now renamed Providence Church.

Piah Sim had strong intuition and an eye for beauty. Wherever she and her husband lived—sometimes in different countries—she made each home tasteful and inviting, no matter how modest, so that people felt welcome there. She loved to cook and bake, and her family and friends were often blessed by her hospitality and delicious food. Whenever she stayed in the UK with her children while they were studying there, she became a motherly figure to many international students from Singapore and Malaysia.

Piah Sim had an endearing, irrepressible energy and a resilient spirit. In her late eighties—through major health setbacks, including congestive heart failure, a stroke, and broken ribs—she faced physical therapy with determination and a fighting spirit, sustained by faith and deep gratitude for God’s mercy. She recovered enough to make one last trip from the United States to Singapore with her beloved husband in 2018.

Piah Sim Lee will be deeply missed but forever remembered by those who knew and loved her.

Key Services Details (full addresses are listed in the next section):

Visitation: Thu, Jan 8, 6:00–8:30 PM (Milton)
Burial: Fri, Jan 9, 10:30 AM (Peabody) — please arrive by 10:15 AM
Celebration of Life: Sat, Jan 10 (Lexington) — Service begins promptly at 10:00 AM; lunch to follow at 11:30 AM

--------------------------------------------------------

Services

(Note: There is no formal dress color. All colors are welcome.)

Viewing and Visitation
Thursday, January 8
6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (Guests are welcome to come anytime during these hours.)
Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services – EAST MILTON SQUARE, 460 Granite Avenue, Milton, MA 02186

Burial
Friday, January 9
10:30 AM (Please arrive by 10:15 AM to allow time for parking and walking to the graveside. This will be a brief outdoor service—please dress warmly in layers and wear shoes suitable for snow or ice.)
Puritan Lawn Cemetery, 185 Lake Street, Peabody, MA 01960

Celebration of Life
Saturday, January 10
10:00 AM – 11:15 AM (Celebration of Life Service begins promptly at 10:00 AM)
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM (Lunch)
Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston
149 Spring Street, Lexington, MA 02421

Services

8 Jan

Visitation

06:00 PM - 08:30 PM

Dolan Funeral Homes and Cremation Services - EAST MILTON SQUARE 460 Granite Avenue Milton, MA 02186 Get Directions »
9 Jan

Graveside Service

10:30 AM - 10:45 AM

Puritan Lawn Cemetery 185 Lake Street Peabody, MA 01960 Get Directions »
10 Jan

Celebration of Life

10:00 AM - 01:00 PM

Chinese Bible Church of Greater Boston 149 Spring Street Lexington, MA 02421 Get Directions »
by Obituary Assistant

Photos & Video

Add New Photos & Video

Tributes

  • 10 TREES

    Mrs & Mrs LO CheeWen planted 10 trees in memory of Piah - January 01, 1970

  • 10 TREES

    Lynn Tan planted 10 trees in memory of Piah - January 01, 1970

Condolences

  • January 09, 2026

    Wee Pheng 伟平 and Hwee Choo 惠珠

    When I first met Elder Lee Piah Sim at Singapore Life Church in 1969, she was a responsible and loving mother who brought her son to join our Sunday class in Primary 5. She ensured her son and all of us learned to respect God's word from a young age. I still remember her as a caring, gracious parent. As I grew older, my admiration for Elder Lee and her husband, Elder Lee Koon Chow, deepened. They were a living example of a loving Christian couple to me and my wife. We remember the gentle way they communicated with each other and how they held hands wherever they went — a simple but powerful expression of affection rare in those days. Their marriage was a testimony of love, respect, and faithfulness that continues to inspire all who knew them.

  • January 08, 2026

    Eunice 妙卿

    Rest in peace. Your memory will live on. 李坤钊长老和冰心长老娘,"如鷹展翅上騰"是我第ー次从您们听到的也爱上这首歌。 克铛，妙卿，瑾粧

  • January 07, 2026

    Mingche Li

    Maureen and Reynold, We are greatly saddened by the passing of your mother. She is a wonderful, loving and godly elder, and she will be greatly missed. Mingche & June Li

  • January 07, 2026

    Lynn Tan

    To Dearest Maureen With Love and heartfelt prayers.. Praying for peace of mind and heart As you walk this difficult mile with your family. From 新加坡恩泽堂长老会仁爱团契

  • January 07, 2026

    Lynn Tan Baolian

    "祢的话是我脚前的灯，路上的光"诗119:105 刻在精美的小碟上。这是李坤钊长老/长老娘身为仁爱团契导师，送给我在1977年复活节洗礼的礼物，一直珍藏至今。 有一年的圣诞节，李长老/娘接待团契到家里报佳音和用晚歺。家里没有帮佣，我自动自发在厨房后院洗刷所有的盘碗瓢盆..李长老/娘就因此很疼爱赏识我的勤快，也很信任我。这是后来他们告诉我的。 我们团契的聚会和活动，无论是退修会、乔迁之喜、逢年过节、到我们的家或医院探访、出席婚礼、开店创业等李长老/娘都和我们一起度过人生每一个重要的时刻，是我们敬爱的属灵长辈和学习的榜样。 李长老娘妇唱夫随，生活简朴，穿着整齐端莊。李长老娘的一手创意菜肴和烘焙，都是自学，然后加以发扬光大。我们一起用歺时，不可以浪费食物，都要光盘。 最喜欢李老娘和李长老的合唱，是他们在特别场合呈献的經典节目。不需要彩排，哼哼几句，找到调子，不用看歌词，就能唱出悦耳的歌曲，琴瑟和鸣来形容他们是最美的！ 感恩有李长老/娘过去将近50年的主内不解之缘。 最后一次见到李长老/娘是在2022年6月3日，在他们庆祝结婚70周年庆的时候。 每一次在机场送别李长老/娘，每一次都会说"我们下次再见"。 这一次我要说"我们天家见"

  • January 06, 2026

    Pauline Ng

    I want to thank God for my aunty , Lee Piah Sim, my mother's elder sister She is the one who brought my parents together as they were both teachers It was a marriage where my father loved the Love of his life and was devoted to my mum throughout his entire life My parents deeply respected my aunty In my growing up years , I often hear this word 大姐 by them They together with my parents organised picnic by the beach , etc I also remember my aunty as a woman of prayer and a tower of faith I can still hear her firm voice opening prayer with 大父上帝 She is also blessed with wisdom both in her words and actions I salute both my aunty and uncle for their fortitude In their senior years , they braved the long , long hours of flight to come to Singapore. Chinese New Year reunions was incomplete without them and we had celebrated many CNY with them and my parents Just as I miss my parents , will miss my aunty and uncle who had walked faithfully in their faith and be a shining testimony for the Lord

  • January 06, 2026

    The Deng Family

    Dear Lee family, we are honored to know Elder Lee(s). Their patience and kindness have made imprints whenever they go and in our lives. We cherish the times spent with them over the past years. Please take care!

  • January 06, 2026

    Chu Zhen

    蜜恩, we truly miss your parents, Elder Lee(s). Seeing how they loved the Lord and followed Him faithfully throughout their lives was a beautiful and precious testimony. We thank God for blessing them with long and honored years on earth, allowing them to enjoy joyful times with their children and grandchildren. It was truly a wonderful gift. Though our hearts are deeply saddened, the gathering at 梅村 Restaurant has become a cherished and warm memory for all of us. 蜜恩, please stay strong and take heart，God be with you. We firmly believe that this is only a temporary parting in the Lord. Elder Lee(s)are now resting peacefully in His presence, waiting for the day when we will all be reunited again.