Excerpt from Jamaica Observer column published 19 October 2020
By: Jean Lowrie-Chin
It is difficult to accept that we will no longer hear those affirming pep-talks from the phenomenal Ena Wong Sam, who passed away recently after having a Covid-related illness. The founder of the popular distribution company Ena Wong Sam Limited at Norman Road in Central Kingston, she was a self-made woman with a heart of gold. She told us that each morning before the truck drivers for her company headed out, she would gather them together and pray for their safety on the roads.
A dedicated Justice of the Peace for St Andrew, Ena went the extra mile to support various educational programmes. At a summer camp in St Thomas sponsored by Chocolisto, one of her flagship products, she noted, “My passion is education. Many of the domestic problems that we are experiencing in Jamaica are simply because people cannot reason … and resort to violence … If we can assist them … we can save the lives of many of these children.”
The 87-year-old Ena Wong Sam was youthful in outlook and appearance. She encouraged her fellow women to be bold in their endeavours. “We are powerful!” she told the 51Percent Coalition movement. “We need to rise up!”
Her business associates remember her genuine interest in their progress. Wayne Chen noted on her passing, “A wise and wonderful lady who did many good works. She was always supportive of me over many years, generous with advice and in so many other ways.” Deon Edwards Kerr wrote, “I remember this lady being very gracious to my father while he was in business … on behalf of Benny’s Wholesale Mobay, grace and peace to the family of Ena Wong Sam.”
Ena Wong Sam taught us how to live – diligently, courageously, generously and honestly. May her great soul rest in peace.
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So sorry to hear that Ena Wong Sam passed on. She was definitely a spirited business woman. She granted opportunity to many and her drive was phenomenal. RIP
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