Sook Yeen Lee

In Loving Memory of Sook Yeen

We remember Sook Yeen with deep love and profound gratitude for the beautiful life she shared with us.

She was a remarkably warm and caring soul — gentle, cheerful, and kind to everyone she met. Sook Yeen had a rare gift for making people feel welcome, valued, and at ease. Her smile brightened rooms, and her laughter lifted hearts. There was no malice in her — only sincerity, compassion, and a genuine love for others.

Family meant everything to her. She deeply loved her parents, cherished her sister, and held every family member close to her heart. She was a devoted wife and a tender, loving mother. Her husband was her steadfast partner, and her precious 18-month-old daughter was her greatest joy and the light of her life.

Though her time with us was far too short, her impact was immeasurable. We will remember her not only with tears, but with gratitude — for her kindness, her cheerfulness, her gentle spirit, and the beautiful example she set of how to love without reservation.

Her warmth lives on in every life she touched, and her love continues through the family & friends she cherished so deeply.

Forever loved. Forever remembered. In the Arms of the Angels. God Bless RIP xxx

Dearest Sook Yeen,

I still can’t believe I’m writing this.

We grew up side by side, from kindergarten to playdates at your house and the park, you, me, Aik Thai, and our younger sisters from the same neighbourhood, making the simplest days feel so special. Your dad even took me out for supper sometimes, which always made me feel so loved. Those memories have stayed with me all these years.

I still smile when I think about the day we waited outside the 988 studio for Wu Chun. We were so excited and nervous, and when we finally got that photo with him, it felt like the biggest moment in the world. I still keep that photo, a little piece of memory that I’ll always treasure.

Watching your wedding online, I remember feeling so happy for you, seeing how beautiful and radiant you were as you started a new chapter of your life.

And even during such a challenging time, you showed the same strength I always knew you had. You are truly a courageous and incredible mother. Hailey will grow up knowing how brave, selfless, and deeply loved she is because of you. She will always be so proud of her mother.

Thank you for being part of my childhood and my memories, Sook Yeen. I’ll miss your positivity and bubbly personality. You’ll always have a place in my heart.

Till we meet again, my old friend

Yeen, gone too soon.
But your influence lives on in the lives you have touched.
You were like an older sister to me even thought you were first Yan's sister to me. In fact, you were an older sister to everyone you met. (As I have observed over the years!)
Your wisdom, vigor, relentless pursuit of righteousness (especially for others in need), has also shaped who I am today.
Thank you for your infectious motivation!
Your love knows no bounds.
This is the kind of wife, daughter, sister, cousin, friend, doctor, human-being and daughter of God you are.
Selfless and unapologetically authentic.

I am so blessed to have crossed paths with you, share our pregnancy journey and new found parenthood in the same season.
Don't worry, I will make sure Hailey hears of all your silly and beautiful sides alike.

Hailey, you are one lucky girl to be of such lineage! You are practically royalty with your mum's taste for people and life. I hope when you are able to read and understand this, you realise just how incredibly loved you are! Also, how much fantabulous aura you already possess because of your mother. I am sure she will miss you everyday too.

We will keep memories of Yeen like movies playing in our hearts and minds. We will relive all the stories of times passed. Yeen will now be a story told through generations as a testament of the incredible person she was in her amazing life here on Earth.

Goodbye for now, and keep finding good food for us so we can continue our foodie adventures in Heaven. Till we meet again, rest well now. There is no more pain in Heaven.

Dearest Sook Yeen,

HI OLD FRIENDDDD!! That’s how we greet each other. Not because we old in terms of age even though we are growing old as each year pass by and sometimes we will be in denial, but because we have known each other for such a long time and since kindergarten.

To be honest, I have been hesitating whether to write this out. When I found out that you have passed, I was very shocked. No words could describe the feeling and I didn’t know how to react. But at the same time, it also gave me a confirmation that something has happened to you and knowing you, you didn’t want most of us friends to know and worry.

And it has got me thinking back, you rarely complain much about the problems you were going through except for exams. You will always complain that you didn’t study enough, not ready and other lame excuses but deep down me and the others know you ARE ready. You have always embrace it and you will always overcome it. That’s how strong and determine you were.

I will miss all the times we hang out together especially at your place. Your house will always be the hangout place and meeting point to gather. I will remember going over to your place and play games together and going to the park to play. That’s what we neighbors do. I am very proud to say that we both have a very special friendship which is being neighbors. Even though you are no longer my neighbor already, but we are still the same taman friend.

Truth to be told, ever since I found out about the news, I was in denial. I couldn’t accept the fact. It was during the service when we sang the first worship song, Heart Of Worship, I have come to terms that you are physically no longer here with us and you will always be in our memories. I don’t know why your time is up so fast but I know that everything has happened for a reason, only God knows. I have also learned that you have come to know Christ before you passed. Now, I am glad to call you my sister in Christ. You may not be here physically already, but I know that you have an everlasting life in Christ.

I do not know how to end this and looking back our past messages, I don’t think we ever said bye. The only time we said bye is when I fetch you back home or you fetch me back home or when we go our separate ways after mamak or some gathering. I will still leave it as this way and I will not say bye to you but more like we will meet again.

P/S: I found the old kindergarten photos and man, we were so small and young and tiny. Hahahahaha.. And also, you gave me a photo frame birthday present, I will always cherish it. Thank you so much.

Dearest sookies,

Words cannot express how much I miss you. I will never understand in this lifetime why you had to be taken from us so soon, but I know in my heart that God has a reason.

Since I was born, you’ve been my Dai Ka Chie, meaning, biggest sister. I will always treasure the days when we were younger, when the adults had their fancy pancy dinners, and we would run around the house and play haunted hide and seek, make our own obstacle courses around the house with tunnels and masak masak equipment. I still remember when it once went very wrong, when me, you and yan were playing monkeys on the bed, and I fell down and gave myself a head lump the size of a golf ball, and how you and Yan felt so so guilty, although it wasn’t even your fault.

As we grew older, you always took it upon yourself to be a good example to the rest of us, and be an older sister to us all. I know I didn’t always agree with your advice, and at times even whinged about it, but looking back, I appreciate how much you tried to impart your wisdom upon us. You have taught me so much on what it means to be a big sister, and there are so many lessons that I will carry forward for the rest of my life. For example, the fact that you’d never ever let me pay when we went out together because ‘the oldest always pays’, that’s a lesson that I have always kept in my heart, and will continue to live out for the rest of my life.

As I looked back on the many messages we’ve sent one other over the years, I am reminded of how eager you were to help us in any way you can, whenever we’d ask. I found messages of me constantly bombarding you with questions on how to prepare for internship interviews, asking if my sample answers were good enough, and you patiently reading each and every message, giving me tips on how to improve, or suggestions on what I should say instead. Or even the times where I’d ask you to diagnose me over text with random ailments, although I was studying medicine myself too. Or the time we gave each other the flu when you visited Melbourne, and although you were still sick, you offered to drive all the way to me to look after me. And that truly is a testament to your selflessness and care as an older sister. You were also there for me at some of my darkest moments, like when my father left us, or when I went through a breakup, giving me words of encouragement, reassurance and comfort. You’d also always make time for me and James whenever you visit Melbourne, despite your busy schedule. I will forever miss our bak kut teh and Calia dates, or the times where I’d crash at your place for sleepovers. I will miss the times where you’d pretty much command me to come home for Christmas, because that’s the only time in the year we’d all be around. And that’s a testament to how much you loved the family.

I am so happy I got to see you in Jean’s wedding, and I got to FaceTime you a few times over the last few months. Although never in my life I would imagine that those would be the last, I am grateful to see how full of life you were, and how much you love and were loved (and still are). I’m also so happy that I got to spend my birthday last year with you at Prime. I remember that you guys originally weren’t able to come, and suddenly decided to join anyway, and there, you had steak for the first time in your life. I will forever remember that meal, and treasure it close to my heart. I will also always remember the last conversation we ever had on text, a day before you left us. Although you must have been struggling, you still found it within yourself to wish me and James happy anniversary, and update me on how Hailey was doing.

Over the last year, you did not let your pain show to anyone because that’s the kind of person you are - strong, independent, and not wanting anyone to worry about you. I am also so glad that you found Christ before you left us. From what I’ve heard, that really gave you so much peace and acceptance, as well as a bravery that is awe-inspiring. I know that you’re now looking down on us, reunited with God and our other loved ones, and although you might physically no longer be here, you have everlasting life forever in Christ.

We promise we will all look after Hailey like she is our own. She truly is a mini-you, and I see so much of her spirit in you - from her looks, her smile, her joy, her love of food, and her feisty personality. James and I will do our best in visiting her and Harry often in Melbourne, and telling her all about who you are and how much you love her. We all also promise to help look after your parents, my Ma Ma and Pa Pa, alongside yansies. And as for the rest of our generation, us cousins will do our best to stand united, bonding with one another, caring for one another the way you did for us, despite being in 4 different countries. I hope we make you proud, as you pass the baton of being the older cousins.

You will always be our big sister. And I know it’s not goodbye forever, but just for now. I know you’re looking down upon us now, free from sickness and pain, filled with joy. So we will be strong in celebrating you and your life, until we meet again. Love you lots forever and always.

Dear Sookie
,
We first met when we were FY1 doctors and subsequently lived together in Birmingham for the following 5 years. We shared all the ups and downs that came with being junior doctors, and amidst all of that, your infectious smile never left your face. This was a powerful trait you had that made whatever situation we went through trivial.

You were very generous and loved gatherings and have people around. Our flat in Birmingham was non-stop entertainment hub! I learnt so much about Malaysians through you and how much food is the cornerstone of everything! We may have tried almost every restaurant in Birmingham! I will never forget our late night drives to McDonald’s for fries dipped in ice-cream, or our regular trips to the theatre and your desire to purchase the play/musical programme, or your collection of snow globes from every country you visit, or your Hard Rock Cafe collection!

To Hailey: I want you to know your mother was loved by everyone. She was fun-loving, had a big heart with a beautiful smile.

Lots of love,
Sally

Dear Sook Yeen and family

I’ve know you for what I initially thought was a long time but now receiving this news suddenly feels too short. There was always the complacency that we could always meet across the border and that time was still aplenty. That being said, through the time that I knew you, I guess you wouldn’t want such a sombre tone on your memorial wall :/ happy memories it is. Gosh the time when we hung out was still the era of Facebook! The photos and memories I have are also in hardcopy - having a random picnic at west street park, the festive dinners at your house at was it London street?, going to Leicester market to buy 1pound fruits… and great auntie bargains at argos and primark! Those were the days.

Though >10years now, the thicks and thins of having a homey Malaysian-singaporean group still form a core and fond experience. Thanks for your warm company, readiness to always be there / hang out / invite us over for a potluck / just chat. I remember you even brought me around KL to eat the awesome atas Hokkien mee and kway teow ❤️

To sook yeens family - I can only comment that she was a really warm and motherly friend to me (: im sure she was a wonderful daughter / sister / wife / mother / doctor too and that the memories that we have of her are that of sunny-ness, enthusiasm, sincerity and positivity (: And I will continue to remember her this way ❤️

Dearest Yeen,

Your friendship will always be a cherished. Thank you for being there with me through the ups and downs of life. I am forever grateful for the precious memories with you. We met at IMU, then again in Leicester where you, Yuv and I supported each other through the many hurdles. After medical school, we were both thrown into Stafford for foundation training. We moaned about it, but on hindsight we had such a great time together! That was a year of many firsts for us. I often think back to those days; of watching Friends on repeat, or making quesadillas together in our shared flat; nighttime drive thrus to KFC after a late shift; impromptu old chinese pop singing sessions and sleepovers at your Birmingham flat.

Your positive energy and joy for life always made me feel warm whatever the weather. Your infectious energy affected all those around you. You have a gift of bringing people together despite their differences. Everyone who knew you loved you and your special brand of humour!

In the past few years, although life took us down different paths, still we maintained our friendship. As it became increasingly difficult, every meet up became a special occasion. I guess we were already aware of how precious those moments were. Had I known that party would be the last time I got to see you, I would have hugged you so much tighter, and lingered longer for another moment together.

You were the kindest, most considerate friend. I never got to express how much I truly appreciated your caring and compassionate friendship throughout my mum's illness and passing. And for sharing our joy when we got married, and started a family. Thank you, Sookyeen. I am a better person for having known you.

Hailey, you are so loved by your mother. Your mum always talked about you, and with such pride and care. You gave her so much joy. I see so much of her in you.

Know that I will always keep you close to my heart and have faith that we will meet again one day. Until then, I love you and miss you dearly.

Yours truly,
Ning

She was an amazing colleague and friend to everyone. She lit up a room and I cannot express how much she was admired and will be missed.
I will remember her in my prayers and may she have peace in the hereafter.
My heartfelt condolences to the family.

To Hailey and Yeen's family,
Yeen was known as Sooki in our small Chinese group in Stoke on Trent radiology. Eventhough I am the more senior person, Sooki was the big sister. She made the atmosphere so natural that you feel she was a genuine family member.
On reflection, she had been the embodiment of Christ teaching. She loved the world and that's why she is beloved.
To Hailey, you will find your mum's spirit in the bible.

A very sad loss of a genuine and beautiful person inside and out. The consummate professional who was a pleasure to work with.
My condolences to her family.
I will remember her in my prayers.
God bless her soul.
RIP
Khawaja

Hey Yeen,
I knew you through your sister, Yan. You were such a strong presence, and it never surprised me how you became an anchor for your sister and your family. Your bubbly personality filled the room and naturally became the focus around the table. You will be deeply missed, and fondly remembered for the warmth and light you brought to those around you.

Sook Yeen was one of my best friends throughout secondary school. Even though we lost touch after moving overseas, the fond memories remain: long chats on the phone, weekends hanging out in her room, outings to 1Utama. She was a pure soul with a generous heart, kind outlook and gentle manners, and a laugh made of sunshine. To her beautiful daughter, I wish you all the love in the world. Your mum was a wonderful person.

Yeen,

It’s been a while since we’ve connected being in different parts of the U.K./after I left London but the news still hits hard. Whenever we did meet up, you were always kind, lovely, warm and generous. You have certainly left a beautiful mark on the lives of all the people you came across.
Love to your loved ones

Yeen,

In the moments we shared, at your wedding, your housewarming, and the baby gender reveal, your warmth, happiness, and vibrant energy always shone through. I still remember you were the first to introduce me to kuih at your housewarming and I instantly loved it! It was lovely to see your smile and the joy you brought to every occasion. You will be deeply missed and fondly remembered. Sending love to everyone who loved you.

Dearest Sook Yeen,

We remember fondly meeting you at various family get-togethers, especially at Juliana and Wai’s wedding. Your smile and your vivacious attitude, living life to the fullest will always be remembered.

Forever in our hearts.

Vincent, Cecilia, Juliana, Luisa, Dominic & Rachel Tan

Hey Sookie

What can I say about you? I know that no words will ever fully capture who you were and what you meant to us, but I'll try to share a glimpse of the joy you brought into our lives...for Hailey.

The first time Sookie came into our lives, was when Htwe was working with her at the Good Hope Hospital, in mid-2015. Htwe came home one day and said excitedly "My friend Sookie dropped me at home today!".

That was just the beginning. Sookie's name soon became a regular part of our conversations at home. A few days after this Sookie visited us and we made plans to meet up again. Our favourite spot in those early days was Malaysian Delight in Birmingham's Chinatown, though we explored plenty of other restaurants too—Sookie and we shared a real love for eating out. Many evenings started at a restaurant and ended up in Sookie's place for some celebrations or other. We fondly remember spending several New Year's Eves with you, welcoming the new year with delicious food, laughter, cheer, and photos!

Even after Sookie moved further north to start her training in radiology, we would still meet up whenever she returned and our meetups also included New Year's Eves, other celebrations and our friends birthdays...and visits to meet my children too! We made a point of gathering with groups of friends, and we cherished the visits from Sookie and Harry.

April and Aria absolutely adored their Aunty Sookie, and she loved them to bits too!

We treasured every moment spent with Sookie. Even now, I can still hear her voice and infectious laughter in my mind. We miss you deeply. But now, through Sookie's daughter Hailey, her kindness, strength, warmth and love will continue to live on among us. She will remain in our lives, not only in memory, but in the future we will share together.

I never did get to 'come back' to Malaysia and visit! You know what I mean Sookie...you'd be laughing at that by now...

Love
Aria, April, Htwe and Mathew

Yeen

You always had the brightest and most infectious smile, spreading joy and kindness to everyone around you. While we only met more recently, I will miss your bubbly personality and the energy you brought into every space and person around you. You were an inspiration in the way you lived.

I couldn't find a photo of us together, so here's a photo of a meal we had in KL (clearly taking a photo of the food was more important to us at that time... *facepalm*).

We will do our very best to continue your lifelong mission of hunting the tastiest food around the world - and we will think of you every time we do. Knowing you, you're probably already ten steps ahead of us!

Hailey - know that you were so deeply loved by your mum, and that all her warmth, care and kindness live on through you - that can never be taken away and I know you'll carry her with you in so many ways. You look just like your beautiful mum too, so you can be very glad you took after her (and not your dad) in that regard :) I look forward to meeting you this year!

Dear Yeen,
We have known each other since our secondary school days. I still remember my first day in a new Form 3 class, when you noticed me and invited me to sit with you. That simple act of kindness showed who you truly were.

You were a fiercely loyal friend who brought people together and spread positivity wherever you went.

You will be forever remembered for your kindness, your loyalty, and the love you shared with all of us.

Yeen, you lived bravely and loved fearlessly. You brought colour and joy to everyone you touched. Our lives are richer for you having been in it. Thank you for having been in my life, and for the kindness and love you showed me, as you showed so many others.

To our dearest Yeen,

Words still can't express how much we miss you. We are still very saddened that we are not able to spend time with you anymore and hear your ever so familiar voice and laughter that always make us feel at home.

You are truly one of the greatest friend once could ever have. Your generosity, kindness and positivity towards life inspires us and every moment spent with you is always full of warmth and happiness. You have always been our family to us in UK and we hope you felt the same.

We are so grateful to have met an amazing person like you since our junior doctor/IMU years and will never forget all our yummy makan sessions and double date getaways with Harry. We wouldn't have been able to build our family without you as our matchmaker and as our amazing bridesmaid. Wishing you would have been able to meet our little one but we hope he will grow up to be good friends with beautiful Hailey.

We'll cherish all the amazing memories we had and always thinking about you and your wonderful family. Words cannot express how grateful we are for trying to look after us even when you have so much going on with your life. We miss you very very much.

Dearest Sook Yeen
Though we have met you a couple of times only, you have created such a deep impression in our minds. We have heard so much about you and your family through our niece Yuvanaa and we felt we knew you all our life.
We still have such a vivid memory of you and the girl who was all sweet and full of smiles and kindness and a heart full of love .
The days in Leicester were the most impressionable as we knew you from there.
Since then you have become a family member as we kept in touch with all your stories from Yuvanaa .
You will be missed dearly

Kodi & Tamil

Dearest Yeen,

Thank you for being my sister from another mother, which makes it so much more difficult to find the right words to say! I know that no words or long essays will ever be enough.

You were and always will be the cheeky (and greedy) one with the positive attitude no matter what, and yet would fight your hardest for those dearest to you, and that energy will be sorely sorely missed..

Even though you're gone too soon, it has been an honour and privilege to grow old(er) together over these years and share many memories - the heartbreak and tears, the joy, the funny times and also the food!

I'd been looking forward to spending more time together with you, Harry and Hailey this Christmas and making you the seafood pasta, potatoes, tiramisu and crepe suzette (amongst other things you request) that we've devoured over the years. Even though things didn't turn out as we planned, I'm reminded of the advice that you'd give in the midst of the sadness - to cherish the good things and to carry on with hope in my heart!

Til we meet again, know that the memories and impact you've had on all of us will live on, and I am sure my dearest Hailey will grow up to understand how amazing her mother was - and strive to do the same.

Dear Yeen, although we have known each other for a short period of time, every catch-up or makan session we had was filled with laughter, easy conversation and genuine warm. I am also grateful that I had the chance to be there to celebrate your wedding with Harry — a beautiful and joyful moment that I will always remember.

I am deeply grateful for your kindness, especially for the times you never hesitated to offer medical advice whenever I needed it. You were truly an amazing person, someone who is kind, bubbly and full of energy, bringing warmth and positivity to those around you. You will always be remembered fondly.

My deepest condolences to the family. Yeen’s love will remain and live on in the lives she has touched.

Eighteen years ago, we were just trying to survive medical school.
We were each other’s "Person." We even joked that in the world of Grey’s Anatomy—if I murdered someone, she’s the person I’d call to help me drag the corpse across the living room floor. That was us. Yeen was my soul-sister.
Instead of the "dance it out," we would binge on food. For us, the cure for grueling exams, a heartbreak, a boy crush, or the exhaustion from work was a table full of McD’s nuggets and fries with homemade cocktails (our go-to: coconut rum with pineapple juice).
I will forever cherish the many memories of us at 3am, huddled over piles of pillows and blankets. In those quiet hours, we talked about our dreams, ranted on life problems, and laughed until our bellies ached.
We cried together countless times throughout the past year of you battling cancer; you taught me strength, hope, and courage.
Yeen, I will keep you in my heart, always. Missing you dearly, bff.

My deepest condolensces to Sookie's friends and family. I had the pleasure of knowing Sookie during our Radiology training in Stoke. She was a ray of sunshine in the department, hardworking and loved by all. She will be so missed.

Sook Yeen and I first met in medical school in Malaysia. She always came across as a happy, go, lucky soul who radiated positivity wherever she went. Although we had not kept in contact for many years, I often look back on those days when we were laughing together and simply enjoying the fun of being young.

I will never forget how she once pulled off a surprise birthday celebration for me, the only person who ever managed to do it. I'll always cherish this and the memories of travelling together after exams, celebrating our freedom and friendship

The world is a little quieter without you, but my life is louder for having known you.

Go in peace, go in love, and go with the knowledge that you were truly cherished

Dearest Sook Yeen, I have not seen u since our medic days back in Leicester. However, I still remember your bubbly, positive and sunny personality. U were always generous with your smiles and love, and always willing to share.

One of my regrets would be that I didn’t get the chance to see you again after I left UK.

Would like your little girl to know what a wonderful person mummy was, always so kind, cheerful and brave. She has left an indelible mark on everybody who had the chance to befriend her.

Sook Yeen and I went to medical school together, for 2.5 years at Bukit Jalil before she transferred to the UK. Many good memories. Cheerleading for IMU Cup.
I will always remember her as a sweet bubbly and kind friend.
Last saw her before her baby was born.
Loosing her is loss to everyone around her. She will be dearly missed by all of us.

It was a shock to hear this news. The loss of someone as wonderful and kind as Yeen is sad and heartbreaking.

You will always be remembered as a kind and loving person—always happy, strong, and positive. In the short time I knew you, you made a lasting impression on me as a great colleague and a friend.

I pray that your family finds peace and comfort during this incredibly difficult time. I cannot imagine how hard this must be for them, and my thoughts and prayers are with them.

Dear my beautiful friend Sookie,

I am still in shock and can’t quite believe you are gone. We met when we were foundation doctors, doing on calls and nights shifts together and having you made my hard days lighter. You were always cheerful, kind and so supportive! It was such a joy to work alongside you.

Even though work took us to different places last few years you remained very very special to me and I was so happy to invite you to my wedding. Those were precious memories and it will not be forgotten. It meant a lot to me!

I am praying especially for your little daughter and your family and I hold onto the hope we have in Christ that death is not the end and we will meet again.

My Dearest Yeen,

I am truly lost for words after the sudden news. I wish I had another Christmas with you. I wish I had one more moment of one-to-one with you. I wish we had another family gathering at Wimbledon. I wish I could hear you calling ‘Yuv’ just one more time to feel the warmth. I wish I could feel your warm hugs again… There are so many more moments that I wish we did together… You left me far too soon, and my heart aches for the friend that I truly treasured so deeply.

I really don’t have very many friends, but the few I do have are rare and absolute gems and Yeen, you were the precious gem I had and one I will carry with me always.

Leicester brought you into my life. We weathered many storms there, and through it all, one thing never wavered-we had each other. Through you, I got to know your beautiful family. The moment I met your parents, I understood where the goodness and strength in you came from. I carry immense love and respect for your entire family.

Life moved on after medical school, and distance separated us, but our bond never faded. We remained close at heart, always. There was comfort in sharing everything under the sun through long text messages and phone calls-those conversations felt like home.

Yeen, you were truly a very beautiful soul and not many are blessed to have a friend like you. The way you provided love in abundance shows in everything you did. You were gentle, generous and endlessly kind. You were there whenever I needed a shoulder to lean on, listening with such patience, making sure I was cared for. You felt relieved when I found Ananth, and that alone showed how deeply you cared for me. I loved listening to your stories - always told with such dramatic flair. You were the glue that kept Andrew and Ning close, even when distance tried to pull us apart. Your presence alone made me feel safe. With you, I never had to try—I could be fully myself, completely accepted, never judged. Your laughter carried warmth. Your kindness was deeply sincere. Everything about you was pure and wonderful.

When I heard the news, it felt unbearably unfair. Life was cruel and harsh in this last year, yet you faced it with extraordinary strength. You were a true fighter, and I know it was never easy. I know how much Hailey meant to you—because even back in medical school, our conversations often drifted toward dreams of children and the life you hoped for.

Yeen, when the night grows quiet and the silence settles in, my thoughts return to our memories. I blink, hoping it is all a bad dream, but my heart grows heavy when reality sets in. I miss you beyond words. I reread our messages, holding onto every exchange. I am endlessly grateful that I spent your birthday with you in November, never once imagining it would be the last. You promised to come to my home with your family for a sumptuous Indian meal. I had a long list of dishes planned—each one chosen because I knew it was your favourite.

For all that you were and all that you gave, I promise to stay close to your family. I will keep the bond alive, because I know that is what you would have wanted. I hope one day to meet the grown-up version of Hailey, to tell her what a beautiful soul her mother was, and how fiercely she fought for every extra day with her.

Thank you, Yeen, for being the kindest and loveliest friend. Thank you for everything you gave to us. You are deeply missed but never forgotten. A wonderful friend like you is never truly lost. I love you so much, and even now, I find myself speaking to you—carrying you with me, always.

Love you always and miss you very much,
Yuvanaa

I met Sookie when she was a radiology trainee in SOT. As a fellow Malaysian, I am proud to have such a gentle, polite, hardworking and knowledgeable Malaysian trainee in the department. She gone through life smiling despite all that life threw at her... brave girl. You will be remembered as someone who shouldered through all life's challenges with a smile on your face. You will be missed Sookie.

I am shocked to hear about Sookie. It was a pleasure to know her during her training days in the Stoke-on-Trent radiology department. She was not only an excellent trainee who was always willing to learn but also was a fantastic person to have in our team. She was always cheerful and kind to others and always willing to help. I am so sorry to hear about her sad passing from this world. I wish may she rest in peace and wish her family all the best for the future in coping with this huge loss. Amen.

I recall when we first met when my sister was having her wedding in Malaysia to your cousin. Your insistence to take me out to celebrate my birthday which just passed regardless of all other celebrations. Your infectious smile and happiness radiated such pure joy!

And ever since then, whenever we crossed paths in Sydney, Australia or London, UK the very few times over the many years we have known each other, it was always without question we would always catchup and make the most of the time we could spend together.

It was a wonderful journey to share all momentous milestones in our lives, from meeting our respective husbands, getting married and having children.

You will be dearly missed.

Rachel, Jeremy and family.

Mother, daughter, friend. You were so many things to so many people.

To me, you were my younger sister.

Though continents and time zones kept us apart for a lot of our lives, whenever we spoke, we really spoke. We connected deeply, sharing stores of travel, food, and life. I will forever cherish those conversations, even as my heart aches knowing our last one was to celebrate your 38th birthday.

I carry countless memories of our times together. Far too many to share here, however there are a few that stand out.

First and foremost are the many meals we shared in KL, bonding over good food and laughter, always plotting what our next meal would be before we'd even finished the current one! And then there was your visit to Sydney in 2022, where it felt like we spent half our time at the Fish Markets, devouring every kind of seafood imaginable, with a noodle or two thrown in for good measure.

Another memory that will stay with me forever is one you insist happened... That during one of my summer trips back to Malaysia, when I picked you up from ballet school, I unflatteringly compared your technique to that of a frog! I still don't remember this, and will continue to deny it wholeheartedly!

Rest in peace my darling sister. Until we meet again, keep charming everyone in heaven with your captivating conversations, incredible culinary skills and unforgettable dance moves.

Love always,
WK

Sookie and I worked together as F1 doctors fresh out of university, navigating demanding consultants and the joys of Stafford! She was warm, bubbly and always made delicious food for me when I worked long days :) we lost touch for a few years and then I was over the moon to bump into her when she moved to Wimbledon right around the corner from my parents! With her big smile and contagious laugh Sookie brought sunshine and happiness wherever she went. Rest in peace beautiful Sookie. All my love xxx

I worked with Sookie when we were both F1 doctors together. She was such a nice person with the kindest heart, an absolute credit to the profession too. I haven’t seen her since 2014 but I will always remember her sweetest smile that was so infectious it could light up any room!

Gone too soon…rest in peace dear Sookie 🙏🏼 sending my deepest condolences to her family and friends.

I only knew Sookie for a year during our F1 training days but I remember her so well. She was so capable, yet so humble, so helpful with open arms to everyone in the hospital with such positive energy. And her big bold neat handwriting on all the patient charts were an exemplary symbol of the amazing junior doctor. I haven't seen her in 12 years but her memory burns bright in all of us forever. Rest in peace Sookie. 🙏

My dear Sook Yeen who had been a wonderful friend since we were 18. We met in college and I remembered how beautiful, kind, innocent and funny she was. She always made people feel at ease and was full of positive energy. Spending time with her was never dull and she had been a great supportive friend throughout. I’m going to miss you a lot, my dear friend.