Obituary of Elizabeth Gelakis

Passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving husband and surrounded by her family on Monday, June 2, 2014. Elizabeth was a courageous and passionate woman who immigrated from a small village in Greece, Valto-Xilokastrou, to pursue her dreams of fashion design. Together with her husband Nicholas of 57 years, they built Nicholas & Elizabeth Fashions to realize her dreams of high fashion. Her beautiful and caring hands designed and created some of the most beautiful wedding gowns and dresses in London, but she was most proud of those wedding gowns she created for her two daughters-in-law (Silvana and Nitsa). Elizabeth is survived by her husband Nicholas, her two sons Perry (Silvana) and George (Nitsa). Her grandchildren Alexander, Bianca, Nikos and Elizabeth will especially miss their loving Yiayia. Predeceased by brothers Panagiotis, Nikos, Basilis & Leonidis and sisters Angelikoula, Costatina & Athanasia. The family would like to thank Dr. Caroline Despard for her compassionate and excellent care and the Alzheimer’s Outreach Services at McCormick Home for always making Elizabeth feel so special. Friends will be received at Logan Funeral Home, 371 Dundas St. (between Waterloo & Colborne St.) on Thursday from 6 – 9 p.m. Funeral service will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 131 Southdale Rd. W. on Friday, June 6, 2014 at 1 p.m. with Father Elias Drossos officiating. Interment Woodland Cemetery. Prayers will be held in the chapel Thursday evening at 8 p.m. Friends who wish may make memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Outreach program at McCormick Home. Online condolences www.loganfh.ca. A tree will be planted as a living memorial to Elizabeth Gelakis. Services: Service Date Friday, June 6, 2014 Service Time 1:00 p.m. Service Location Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 131 Southdale Rd. W., London Visitation June 5, 2014 Visitation Time 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. Visitation Location Logan Funeral Home Burial Date June 6, 2014 Burial Location Woodland Cemetery, London Requested Charity Alzheimer's Outreach program at McCormaick Home