Obituary of Maria Matthews

Maria Matthews (Matheos) Peacefully with her family by her side, Maria passed away on Monday, February 3, 2014 in Toronto at the age of 73. Maria will be sadly missed by her loving husband Ted, of 51 years, her son Sam (Darcy) of Winnipeg, her daughters Demetra (Bill), Nancy and Linda of Toronto, and her grandchildren Cassidy, Alexandra, Reilly, Madeleine and Isabella. Maria was born in Varvitsa, Greece on June 18, 1940 and enjoyed going back home each summer. She and Ted raised their family in Winnipeg and later spent considerable time in Toronto to be closer to their daughters and granddaughters. She was a doting and proud mother and yiayia, and will always remain in our hearts. The family will receive friends at ALL SAINTS GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH, 222 Burbank Drive, Toronto on Thursday, February 6 from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. with prayers at 7:30 p.m. The funeral service will be held in the Church on Friday, February 7 at 10:30 a.m. Interment Mount Pleasant Cemetery. If desired, donations in Maria's memory may be made to a charity of your choice. Condolences and memories may be forwarded through www.humphreymiles.com.