Great-granny, 96, dies after being hit by bus
SHE was full of life, even at the age of 96.
Every week, Madam Goh Ah Eng, a great-grandmother, would take an hour to walk the 2km home from her local Buddhist temple.
Last Friday, she never made it back. Just 100m from the temple, she was hit by a bus at a pedestrian crossing. She died at the scene.
Madam Goh's family said she usually went to the Singapore Buddhist Lodge in River Valley on weekends. But she had specially gone there last Friday to offer prayers as it was the auspicious ninth day of the Chinese New Year.
The SBS Transit bus hit Madam Goh at the junction of Kim Yam Road and River Valley Road at about 5pm. She is survived by six sons, three daughters and about 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Said her daughter-in-law, Madam Lim Siang Puay: "She was very active and healthy, with no health problems at all, apart from a little high blood pressure.
"When we saw the body, we were heartbroken. She loved to dress up in red and look pretty, yet she died in such a violent manner," she added in Mandarin.
Madam Goh lived with her youngest son and his family in a four-room flat in Waterloo Street. Her third son, who wanted to be known only as Mr Tan, said she had celebrated her 96th birthday last December at the Paramount Hotel.
"She loved life," he added. "She was always travelling with us to China - Shanghai, Beijing, her hometown in Putian - and even went to Australia last year. She would even dance with her grandchildren when they came over to visit her."
Just a week ago, Madam Goh had cooked a New Year feast at home for almost 80 family members.
"I really cannot believe or accept that she is gone just like that," said Madam Lim, 58.
Her family said that the 45-year-old driver had contacted them but would not be welcome if he turned up at the wake.
SBS said that it had managed to contact the family of Madam Goh only yesterday. Said Ms Tammy Tan, senior vice-president of corporate communications at SBS Transit: "We have visited the wake, and will do what we can to assist them in their time of need."
The police said the driver is assisting them with their investigations. Eyewitnesses should call 1800-547-1818.
ELIZABETH SOH
SHE was full of life, even at the age of 96.
Every week, Madam Goh Ah Eng, a great-grandmother, would take an hour to walk the 2km home from her local Buddhist temple.
Last Friday, she never made it back. Just 100m from the temple, she was hit by a bus at a pedestrian crossing. She died at the scene.
Madam Goh's family said she usually went to the Singapore Buddhist Lodge in River Valley on weekends. But she had specially gone there last Friday to offer prayers as it was the auspicious ninth day of the Chinese New Year.
The SBS Transit bus hit Madam Goh at the junction of Kim Yam Road and River Valley Road at about 5pm. She is survived by six sons, three daughters and about 30 grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Said her daughter-in-law, Madam Lim Siang Puay: "She was very active and healthy, with no health problems at all, apart from a little high blood pressure.
"When we saw the body, we were heartbroken. She loved to dress up in red and look pretty, yet she died in such a violent manner," she added in Mandarin.
Madam Goh lived with her youngest son and his family in a four-room flat in Waterloo Street. Her third son, who wanted to be known only as Mr Tan, said she had celebrated her 96th birthday last December at the Paramount Hotel.
"She loved life," he added. "She was always travelling with us to China - Shanghai, Beijing, her hometown in Putian - and even went to Australia last year. She would even dance with her grandchildren when they came over to visit her."
Just a week ago, Madam Goh had cooked a New Year feast at home for almost 80 family members.
"I really cannot believe or accept that she is gone just like that," said Madam Lim, 58.
Her family said that the 45-year-old driver had contacted them but would not be welcome if he turned up at the wake.
SBS said that it had managed to contact the family of Madam Goh only yesterday. Said Ms Tammy Tan, senior vice-president of corporate communications at SBS Transit: "We have visited the wake, and will do what we can to assist them in their time of need."
The police said the driver is assisting them with their investigations. Eyewitnesses should call 1800-547-1818.
ELIZABETH SOH
