Maria Daoussis HALLAS

HALLAS, Maria Daoussis. 1931-2004. It is with great sorrow we announce the sudden passing of Maria at the Hotel Dieu Hospital on October 29, 2004. She will be sadly missed by her beloved husband Gerald, her cherished daughter Georginia, and her many, many friends. Maria was born in Montreal on July 11, 1931. She was the daughter of late George and Virginia Hallas and the adoring niece of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, retired Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America. Maria graduated from McGill University's Macdonald College School for Teachers and taught at Alfred Joyce School until 1958. She was an active member of the Hellenic Ladies Benevolent Society and served on the board in many capacities. She also volunteered her time at the Peter Hall School for the Intellectually handicapped. Friends may visit at Urgel Bourgie Funeral Home at 1255 Beaumont Avenue (corner Rockland Rd. and L'Acadie) on Tuesday, November 2, from 7 to 9 p.m. and on Wednesday, November 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 4 at 11 a.m. at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, 2455 Cote Ste-Catherine Road. Interment will follow at Mount Royal Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Maria's devoted caregivers and special thanks to Dr. M. Vasilevsky and Nurse Marie Lecavalier of the Montreal General Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations to a Hospital of your choice will be very much appreciated. The Montreal Gazette