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.
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I am grateful for all the wonderful stories Harriet shared with her UU family in Toronto.
It was a treat to be around Harriet.
Suzanne Borduas & family.
Our thoughts are filled with many fun and happy memories of Harriet. From sharing her iron to holiday game nights and plates of spanakopita and baklava, Harriet was always welcoming and generous. We will remember her as we sing the songs and rhymes from the mother goose song book. Harriet was a wonderful person, we will miss her.
Much love,
Joan, Opal, Alex, and Naomi
I will always remember Harriet in the Karakoram mountains. She was a great travelling companion. She even laughed when DZOs (Big Yak-cow mixtures) entered her tent and messed up her clothes!
Rest in peace.
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Please accept our condolences to the whole wonderful family. So sorry for your loss!
Sorry for your lost, Harry. Jeanne was a classmate in grammar and Hs. Third floor, corner of Rose St and Greene Av. Good neighbors to my grandparents.
My Condolences to Harry and the entire Xanthakos family. I played many sports with Harry starting at Charlton St, School, Jr. H.S., AND MEW High School. Great Family.
I have such fond and loving memories growing up with the Xanthakos family when we all lived in Southbridge. So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you. ❤️
Harriet’s aura was entirely of peace and love. She had a way of looking at you that made you feel cherished, even on a first meeting. I have missed seeing her at church these last couple of years and now I am warmed to know she was well cared for and has returned to the earth. Thank you to all who loved and cared for her in her final years.
Memories eternal
I had not seen Harriet since graduating from Southbridge High School in 1962. Harriet always excelled in her studies and was our senior class vice president. We went to grammar school together at Charlton Street School and we were childhood friends. My condolences to Harriet’s family. May her Memory Be Eternal.