In memory of

Fotini Georgiadis

December 4, 1918 -  June 9, 2020

Fotini Georgiadis, wife of late George Georgiadis, passed away peacefully at the Hellenic Home for the Aged in Scarborough, Ontario on June 9th, 2020 at the age of 101. She was born on December 4th, 1918 in the district of Asia Minor, Greece. She will be lovingly remembered by her children Despina, Chrissanthi and Christos (Monica) and her eight grandchildren, Emmanuel, Lydia (Enzo), Timothy (Marilena), Delores (Jim), Deborah, Andrew, Dean (Eileen) and Daphne (David). 



Her 18 great-grandchildren are Danielle, Dominique, Emanuele-John “EJ”, Christina, Natasha, Zoë, Isabella, Alexis, Luca, Soleil, Damianos, Derek, Petros, Ariston, Filipe, Leonidas, James and Jayden.

Along with her husband George, Fotini is preceded in death by Kostas and John.

Fotini came to Toronto, Ontario Canada with George and two children in 1960 to join her married daughter Despina in order to start a new life in a new land. Being an immigrant family in those days was not an easy undertaking but they did their best to adapt to long, cold winters, work at low paying jobs and raise a family without knowing one word of English, or having the benefit of any ESL classes commonly available today to newcomers. This slowly changed and Fotini had her first job in Toronto as a cafeteria server at the T. Eaton Co. Limited on Yonge St and College Ave. She did not mind working both inside and outside of the family home. She was a champ in this regard.

Those who came to know and associate with Fotini within the close-knit Greek community and the numerous family members that loved her can all attest to the fact that she had a fighter-spirit, (but the good sort that you need to have in order to live to over 101). She had a non-complaining attitude, was hospitable and generous to all even though having a modest amount of possessions. But most of all, she loved family and social outings. In her 100th year she mused about whether there would be another family wedding to attend in the future. Fotini will be remembered for these attributes and many more.

Due to Covid-19 restriction on funeral services in Ontario, there will be a family only funeral arrangement on Saturday, June 13th at Pine Hills Cemetery. Although this is a private gathering, we encourage you to leave your condolences on the Guestbook page on this website.

If you would like to make a donation in honour of our beloved mother, grandmother and great-grand mother, Fotini, the family has chosen The Worldwide Work of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Fotini supported this organization with her very own donations throughout her life and found it very satisfying to do so.

Donations to this worldwide work are used to support the religious and humanitarian activities of Jehovah’s Witnesses throughout the globe. To do so, please copy and paste the below link into your web browser.

https://apps.jw.org/ui/E/donate-public.html#/donation?country=CAN&type=WW

Guestbook 

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Christos Georgiadis (son)

Entered June 30, 2020 from Davie

We love you & miss you very much.
You were a wonderful mother.
You family and friends miss you too.
But we shall see you soon, in the resurrection.

Severino & Valentina Rodrigues (Sister of Monica Georgiadis)

Entered June 30, 2020 from Parkland, Florida

We are sending you all our sincere condolences for the loss of Fotina. I have known her most of my life and feel she was like a dear member of the family. Her spirited personality and wise sayings will always be remembered. We can’t wait to see her again in the paradise!

Love to all,

Tina

Daphne Spanos (Granddaughter)

Entered June 30, 2020 from Davie

I miss you, Yiayia. I remember you playing marbles with me when you visited us in Florida. You made the best homemade tiropita and pizza dough. I still have some towels you gave me which you crocheted with doilee edges. I can't wait to see you in the paradise. Sagapo para Poli.
Daphne

Peter and Evi Baroutis (Family Friends)

Entered July 3, 2020 from Toronto ON

Our condolences for the loss of dear Fotini.
She was indeed a fighter and always had a twinkle in her eye.
Looking forward to seeing her soon
Much love
Peter, Evi, Gabriel, Philip Baroutis

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