Voula was a loving wife, mother, grandmother sister, aunt and loyal friend to many. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion to her family and friends. A proud and feisty Greek woman, Voula’s stubbornness was matched only by her boundless generosity and the intense love she showed to everyone around her.

Voula was born on April 11, 1933, in Asopos, Lakonias. She moved to Canada in her mid 20s where she married the love of her life. Proud and strong-willed, Voula carried her Greek heritage with confidence. She showed her love through her hands, especially in her work as a seamstress and fiber artist, creating the most beautiful dresses, sweaters, blankets, coats, and traditional Greek outfits, each made with care and intention. On top of this, she had the greenest thumb we have ever seen, which reflected in her lush garden filled with the colors of the rainbow!

Food was another way she expressed her love. Her homemade bread and spanakopita, made with hand-rolled filo, were a constant in her home and a comfort to everyone who shared them. She often baked bread and gifted bottles of Greek olive oil to neighbors, those in need, and even the maintenance staff in her building. She will be remembered for her bright smile, endless energy, her insistence on doing things her way, and her dry, teasing sense of humor.

She raised her son John and daughter Yiota with unwavering love and embraced her grandchildren Stavroula, Marina, Dionyssis and Marios with pride and affection.

Voula is survived by her son John (Christine) and their children Stavroula (Mike), Marina (Jacob), her daughter Yiota (Jimmy) and her children Dionyssis (Fahmida), Marios (Eleni).

Voula will now be joyfully reunited with her beloved husband Anastasios (Tassos) Stamatakos, (Jan 12, 1931 – April 5, 2004) as well as all the family members and friends who passed before her.

Voula lived with strength, generosity, and unwavering love. She will be deeply missed and long remembered by all who knew her.