Harriet Trianthe Xanthakos died on August 25, 2023. She was born on April 29, 1944 in Southbridge, Massachusetts.
Harriet was predeceased by her sister Jeanne in 2002, and her daughter Sara in 2016. She is survived by sisters Helen, Christine Xanthakos (James R.) Scrimgeour, Kay Sunday Xanthakos (Bruce Southworth), and Stella Xanthakos (Michael Malkovich); brother Harry; daughter Rebecca Simmons (Mike); and grandson David Frey.
She was a dedicated mother with many creative interests – batik, patchwork, pottery, photography – which she explored professionally before she found her calling as a Storyteller in Toronto.
She will be returned to the earth in a green burial at 11:00 a.m., on Thursday, August 31, 2023, at Royal Oak Burial Park, 4673 Falaise Drive, in Victoria, BC. A tree will be planted in the fall.
Special thanks to the staff and residents of Sunrise Senior Living Victoria, who provided her with love and laughter in her final year.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Huronia Land Conservancy or another organization devoted to preserving wild places.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
www.mccallgardens.com
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Oh, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Harriet was a good friend and neighbour for many years at the co-op, and I miss having her knock on my door to open a jar for her!
May she rest in peace, and in the hearts of family and friends forever.
May Harriet tell stories with angels in heaven! She was the one who taught me how to create joy and fun in our tough life. I will cherish all memories with her.
Rest in peace…
Many blessings to you and the family. Harriet was a very kind and compassionate person. I recall her telling wonderful stories.
Harriet is a gentle, loving soul who showed us how to live a caring life then left us to get on with it. Peace.
Thinking of my wonderful, beautiful, and talented sister with love and affection.
Thank you, Rebecca, for providing such amazing love and care for your mom.
Sending our love to all.
Love,
Donna and Michael
Maria Ordonez
Harriet will live in my heart through her wonderful stories. Her kindness, wisdom, sense of community were admirable.
May you find peace and happiness inher memory.
So many amazing memories – sending love ❤️. My aunt dodo taught me about hairy armpits (which my little feminist self appreciated) and I will never forget xoxo
Lots of love to you Beck from all of us Simmons Telfords. Annie used Harriet’s stamps to print materials during her last year at OCAD, just one little piece of legacy there, alongside quilts and batik and so many memories. Hugs. Xoxo
She was adored ..and always will be . She brought to a simple Southern Ontario Family a whole new culture ..exciting and rich . Her Greek heritage thrilled us and we all have many, many stories and memories . I still make Stiffado for special occasions . Sooo …she will always be with us ..and vibrant ..for which we are eternally grateful . RIP my darling .
Thinking of you all with much love. I have so many happy memories of Harriet creating and cooking and telling stories to fascinate us young cousins. May your memories of Harriet also be a blessing for you.