Peacefully, at Etobicoke General Hospital on Monday, February 24th, 2025, Noreen Gianakacos, at the age of 71 years. Cherished and loving mom of Tara. Companion of Don Foreman and fondly remembered by his sons, Jason and Scott and their families. Dear daughter of the late Kay and Lorne McLaughlin. Dear sister of Colleen, Paula (deceased), Laura (Tim McKendry) and Karen (Bruno Moro). Proud aunt of Steven, Leah, Clare, Michelle and Amanda.
Noreen touched the lives of so many with her generous heart, their names cannot all be listed here. Tara would like to express her heartfelt gratitude to Jason and Derek for their unwavering support and love during this time.
The family will receive friends during a memorial reception at Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen St S. (Hwy 50), Bolton (905-857-2213) on Saturday, April 5th from 1-4 o’clock.
If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Caledon Seniors Centre (www.caledonseniors.ca).
Condolences to the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com
Colette Quinn
My sincere heartfelt condolences to you all from Ireland I’ve very fond memories of my time with Colleen in 2004 where I met Noreen. Thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time
Carmen Woodburn
Don and the boys. So sorry to hear of your loss. I am sure she will be missed.
Tania Connell
Condolences to the family!
She was a beautiful soul.
May she rest in peace.
Kat Todd
Very sorry for your loss Tara. Take care of yourself.
Stan and Honey Saltzman
My sincerest condolences to then family I know she will be missed
Sondra
I’m so sorry for your loss, Tara. Losing a parent is very difficult- as if you have lost a part of yourself. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. Your mother was a wonderful person, and her kindness and love will always be remembered. Wishing you strength and comfort in the days ahead. Please know that you are in my thoughts today and always
Louise and Michael Bokla
We have been blessed to have known Noreen for over 20 years. She had a great sense of humour and a very genuine personality. Noreen has shared many stories about you Tara and was very proud of you. We send our deepest condolences to you. May your mother rest in peace, she will be remembered and greatly missed.
The Bokla family
Peter Loughlin
Noreen was simply a wonderful person. We have such happy memories of her especially when she came to us in Middlesbrough in 1973. It was great to meet her again on my visits to Canada . Similarly it was wonderful for her to meet up with her with my daughter Clare in 2016. I will miss her kind letters. Rest in Peace . All our love and prayers Peter and all the Loughlin family
Pauline Holloway
Tara, I am so sorry for the loss of your mom. It is not easy to loose a parent at any age. My thoughts are with you and your family at this time.
Mathieu
My condolence to the family,
I was blessed to have met and work with Tara, her daughter. This can reflect how much care and love was passed on in the family. May Noreen Cecilia Gianakacos rest in peace and her love to the family carry on.
Liam Carter
My sincere condolences to the entire family on this immense loss.
I’ve had the opportunity to see Tara grow from the start of her career here in the CAF and I can tell you she is one of the most down to earth people imaginable, I am sure she emulates that from her mother. No matter how old we are, losing a parent can be one of the hardest experiences to go through. Remember that those who are lost are only gone from us physically and that in every moment, she is with you. May she rest with love and peace surrounding her.
Stefanie Dufour Gilbert
My deepest sympathy Tara. It takes a very exceptional woman to raise another one. Since you are one amazing and exceptional person, I believe your mom was a very special woman. My thoughts and prayers are with you
David Williams
Tara, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. My thoughts are with you and your family at this most difficult time.
Gloria Friel
Such a warm hearted beautiful person, taken way too soon. Deepest condolences to family and friends.
Kimberley Pennock
Tara,
I am so sorry for your loss. Although I never had the chance to meet your mother, I’ve heard so much about her generosity and kindness through Derek—qualities that clearly live on in you. There’s no doubt that you inherited those wonderful traits from her.
I truly believe Noreen will continue to watch over you all, keeping you in her care, just as she always did. My thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
With deepest sympathy,
Kimberley & Jonathon
Diana Fasulo
Dear Tara and Don
Mario and I send our deepest condolences. She was a very special friend and I will miss her dearly May your beautiful memories help you through this difficult time.
RIP Noreen ❤️
Love always
Diana and Mario Fasulo
Andrew Gilroy
Tara,
I’m sorry for your loss. Although I didn’t know your mother, I can tell she did a fantastic job raising you. I’m sure she would be proud to see the successes you are achieving in your life.
Helena Nora McGouran ( Loughlin)
The Loughlin Family , as my brother Peter has already mentioned , have such warm & wonderful memories of Noreen visiting us in 1973 !! We’ve never forgotten how glamorous and good fun she was!
It was always so lovely meeting up with Noreen when I visited Canada .
Much love to all the family x
Jennifer Olson
Tara, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. May your memories help you during this time.
Brianna Debruin
Tara, I am so sorry to learn about the loss of your mom. I hope you are able to find comfort in the loving memories you had with your mom. I am here for you if you ever want to chat about her, and I am thinking of you. <3
Frank & Penny Cirone
Please accept our condolences for your loss. Penny and I miss Noreen. Especially our bi-weekly morning coffee conversations. Always had a good laugh.
William GIanakacos
I was saddened by the death of my ex wife. My heart goes out to the family. Be strong. Even though I was not with her so very many, she was always in my heart. Tara and I loved her very much. God bless . My sincere condolences. To all her family. She will always be in my heart and my daughter’s forever. She will be missed dearly. I wish things would have been different. But God only knows why things happen the way they do. For me. I wish it would have turned out differently. But it did not. I have to live with it the rest of my life. Knowing I am sure it could have worked out if we had tried harder. ANY WAYS I WILL MISS YOU NORREEN. YOU WHERE SO SPECIAL . REST IN PEACE. WILLIAM GIANAKACOS
Derek Tozer
You will be missed Neenie.. your celebration of life was a very beautiful event. May you rest easy now!