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Efstathia (Effie) Despotopoulos

d. October 25, 2016

Passed away peacefully at home on the 25th day of October, 2016 in her 78th year. Beloved mother of Sophia Despotopoulos Frattura (57), Linda Hummel (53), and beloved Son (In-Law) Richard Thomas Hummel (56). Proud grandmother to; Lucas Frattura (31), Alexander Wayne Marshall (23), Kevin Sean Marshall (21), Jessica Effie Jordan (19), Emily Rose Hummel (11) and Zoe Anne Hummel (11). Daughter of the late Athanasis Gianakoulakos and late Stavroula Panagopoulos. Predesessed by brothers Nikolas and Michael Gianankoulakos, Sister to Panagiota Biris (83) and Gianis Gianakoulakos (87).
Born in Methoni, Greece on the 5th day of June, 1938 and moved to Canada in 1957. A highly accomplished seamstress of designer women's clothing where she worked until age 53.
Mom was extremely talented and creative, a fantastic chef and pastry chef, and she had boundless energy. Mom was extremely well read and loved to travel with family and friends.
Mom was truly proud of her adoring children and grandchildren. She was the ultimate role model of unconditional love and devotion, selflessness, respect, integrity, patience, kindness, compassion and generosity. She was a silently powerful woman who was always our pillar of strength and dedication.
Mom loved everyone and everyone loves mom; she always shared great wisdom and advice with a sense of humour.
We have all been truly Blessed to be in the presence of such a magnificent angel on earth. We know she will always look upon us as our Guardian Angel from Heaven above. May she rest in peace beside her loving family in Heaven. There are no words to express our broken hearts - she will always be missed by anyone whose life she touched.
A Private Celebration of Life with prayers will be hosted for family on the 4th of November, 2016 with invitations to follow.
A second Celebration of Life to share stories and honour our precious mother and grandmother is planned on the 5th of November, 2016 from 1pm-5pm in our home at 124 Weaver Court, Kleinburg, L0J 1C0. Kindly RSVP by Tuesday November 1st. (416) 931-3946. Food and beverages will be served.
Thank you for sharing in our deepest sorrow.

Private Celebration of Life: 4 th of November, 2016 invitations to follow. 2nd Celebration of Life: 5 th of November, 2016 1pm-5pm 124 Weaver Court Kleinburg, Ontario L0J 1C0 (416) 931-3946

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