The
funeral of James Athas of Simcoe, father of Mrs. George Gettas,
whose death occurred in Norfolk General Hospital on Saturday, in his
81st year, was conducted from the H. R. MacGregor Funeral Home on
Monday at three o'clock.
Rev. Father N. Salamis of
St. George's Greek Orthodox Church, Toronto, was in charge of the
service.
Many neighbors and friends
were present to pay their respects, as well as numerous friends and
relatives from distant points. The large number of beautiful floral
tributes evidenced the high esteem in which deceased was held by
relatives and a large circle of friends.
The flower bearers were
Cecicl Yeager, Charles Martin and Leslie Haynes. The pallbearers
were T. Athas,
J. Gettas, P. Norvis, G. Gettas, L. Hagis and G. Gavotts. Interment
was made in Oakwood Cemetery.
Among the many floral
tributes were tokens from London Cafe Employees and King Edward
Restaurant, Guelph.
Among those present from a
distance were:
Mr. C. Scopis and Mrs. Dalrympie of Port Colborne,
Mr. and Mrs. Chris Campbell and daughter Miss Marion Campbell of
London,
Lieut. Irene Gettas of Windsor,
Mr. Paul Vorvas of Guelph,
Mr. George Gettas of St. Thomas,
Mr. and Mrs. Stanley, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gettas of
Tillsonburg,
Mr. N. Poulos and sons Paul and Peter,
Mr. George Gavaris,
Mr. and Mrs. James Valachos,
Miss Kay Valachos,
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Adonis and
Mrs. James Varon, all of Brantford,
Mrs. N. Steures and Miss B. [St.....] of Kitchener,
Mrs. Peter [Tat.....] of Ingersoll and
Mr. Ted [Att.....] of Listowel.
