Haritini Bethanis, (nee Xanthakos), was born on October 5th, 1937 in Konakia, Greece. She was the eldest of 4 children, and endured the death of both her parents by the time she was 10. She felt it was her responsibility to get on with her life in order to provide for her siblings, a path to follow, and a safe place to land. So, at 22, she crossed the ocean to marry her beloved husband of almost 65 years from a photo, a few letters and the good word of a family friend. Together they forged a life of love, respect, duty and honour. Hari had a quick wit, and could read a person’s character almost on sight. She was loving and generous, but she did not suffer fools gladly. A consummate hostess, her parties and homemade cooking were legendary. She was the backbone of our family until Alzheimer’s began its slow progression over 16 years ago. In the end it was a quick and aggressive cancer that ultimately claimed her life. Haritini is survived by her beloved husband, Evangelos, her devoted children, Steve (Kathy), Anna (Harry), Anastasia (Kosta), her cherished grandchildren, Kalliopi, Anna-Sophia, Evangelos, Nicholas, Vasili and Evangelos, and her loving sister, Aphrodite. She is predeceased by her beloved siblings, Haralambos "Bobby," and Katina. We would like to thank the staff at Gibson Chartwell Long Term Care Residence for taking such good care of our mom. We are forever grateful. In spite of Alzheimer’s, she regained her dignity and sense of self while in your care.