It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of our cherished mother, Krystallo (Chris) Bazos (nee Siambis), on May 13, 2024 at the age of 88. After a sudden and short illness, she passed peacefully, surrounded by love.

Chris was a beloved wife and mother, respected mother-in-law, adored grandmother, aunt, and friend. She is predeceased by her loving husband, George and is survived by her children Christy (Taso), Evelyn (Gary), her grandchildren Krista, Lukas, Demetre, Alexa and Eleni, her siblings Orsalia and Demetre, and many nieces and nephews. She is also predeceased by her siblings, Yioryos, Stathis, Yiannis, Stavroula and George.

Born on September 10, 1935 in the small village of Kerastari, Greece, Chris grew up during difficult times. She was the second oldest of eight children, born to parents Evangelos Siambis and Evagelia Christofilis. After finishing high school and working in Tripoli, Chris immigrated to Canada to reconnect with and marry George, who was also originally from the same village. They married on February 19, 1961. They were best friends and had a very loving marriage for 61 years, until George’s passing on June 19, 2022.

Throughout her life, Chris demonstrated devotion and commitment to her family. She took great pride in creating a wonderful home full of love. As much as Chris loved her role as wife and mother, it was her role as Yiayia (grandmother) that she treasured the most. Her five grandchildren became the centre of her world and they will be her legacy.

Chris was an active and devoted Greek Orthodox Christian. She relied on her strong faith and her commitment to the church, especially during difficult times. She, along with our father, passed on Greek traditional values, culture and heritage as well as instilling in us the traits of honesty, integrity, and a will to be one’s best self.

Although Chris and George loved the opportunities that living in Canada provided and truly embraced it as their new home, their hearts remained in Greece. Once retired, they enjoyed going back every year, travelling around the country and spending time at their home in Arkadiko Chorio.

Chris demonstrated risk taking and forward thinking whether she was navigating life in a new country, moving to the unknown suburb of North York or venturing out into the work world. Her family and friends will be inspired by her courage, bravery, profound loyalty and incredible work ethic. She will be remembered for her kindness, empathy and strong will. Chris excelled at gardening, cooking classical Greek cuisine, and baking traditional Greek breads and desserts. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and needlepoint. Everyone who entered our home was welcomed with her generosity and love.

Thank you “Mrs. B” for all you have done for everyone. We will miss you and love you forever.

We are so appreciative of all the caregivers, nurses, doctors and extended staff at the Hellenic Home for the Aged in Scarborough. Their care and compassion brought us a great sense of peace and comfort knowing our mom was well taken care of.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in memory of Chris Bazos to the Hellenic Home for the Aged.

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