December 10, 1926 – September 26, 2022
It is with great sadness we announce the passing of George Mplaras on September 26, 2022. He will be greatly missed by his family and many friends. He is predeceased by his loving wife Eleni (Rombis), his caring daughter Gianoula (Ginny), and his wonderful grandson Larry Ellerton. George is survived by his daughters Vassie (Don) Lumley and Diana (Steve) MacDonald; his granddaughters Christina Ellerton, Cindy Ellerton, and Eleni Shaw (Jordan); and his great-grandchildren Lauren and Nicholas Ellerton. After many years, he has been reunited with his wife, mother, daughter, son, and grandson, whom he has missed dearly. Born in Trikala, Greece to Vassilici and Sotirios in 1926, he worked as a police officer in Greece and as a miner in Belgium. While he was stationed in Vevis, Florina, he met the love of his life, Eleni, and they eloped. The two started their family in Greece and decided to immigrate to Canada with their two daughters (and one on the way) in 1959. George was a very hard worker and eventually found himself working as a welder as he built his life in Canada. George was a vibrant spirit who loved to be involved with the Greek community. He took an active role in both organizing and participating in various events, at times as the President, of the Thessalon Federation of Ontario over the years. He loved fixing things around the house and spent countless hours tending to both his flower and vegetable gardens. Above all else, George was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. His family was always his number one priority and he gave all of them so much love throughout his life. He left a very strong mark on the lives of his family members, and others who were blessed to have known him. He had a great sense of humor and often had a smirk on his face when joking around with family and friends. He was a fantastic role model for his family and was excited about the pending arrival of his third great-grandchild. He will be forever missed and remembered with fond memories. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Centenary Hospital. The family would like to thank the amazing nurses who cared for George in his final days with love and compassion. A visitation for George will be held Thursday, September 29, 2022 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Paul O’Connor Funeral Home, 1939 Lawrence Ave. E, Toronto, ON M1R2Y8. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 30, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. John's Greek Orthodox Church, 1385 Warden Avenue, Toronto, ON M1R 2S3. Interment to follow at Pine Hills Cemetery, 625 Birchmount Road, Toronto, ON M1K 1R1.
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