Egan Funeral Home

203 Queen Street South Bolton, Ontario L7E 2C6
Phone: (905) 857-2213
Email: bolton@eganfuneralhome.com
Funeral Establishment Operator License
Consumer Information Guide
  • Home
  • Funeral Notices
    • Bolton Obituaries
    • Orangeville Obituaries
    • Florists in Bolton
  • About
    • Our History
    • Directions
    • BAO License
  • Service Offerings
    • Funeral Pricelist
  • Pre-Planning
    • Online Pre Planning Form
  • Outreach
  • Helpful Information
    • Consumer Information Guide
  • Grief Resources
    • Grief Videos
  • Contact

Penny Vlahos

June 26, 2022 By Egan Funeral Home 45 Condolences

Vlahos webframe

                                            (1941 – 2022)  

Bolton – Penny Vlahos, 80, of Bolton went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, June 24, 2022, at Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, surrounded by her son and daughter.   Penny was the loving mother of George and his wife Jenn, Ephie and her husband George Housh. Proud grandmother ‘Yia Yia’ of Dustin, Kristen (Matthew), Jacob, Andrew, and Eli.   Born in Magoula, Sparta, Greece on July 28, 1941, she was the daughter of the late Leonidas and Barbara (Varvitsiotis) Vissas. Penny had two older brothers and four sisters. Penny was predeceased by her parents and all her siblings: Jimmy, Pete, Evgenia, Dina, Eleftheria, and Maria.  Penny came to Canada in 1963, and married Peter Vlahos in 1967, raising two children in Bolton. Penny and Peter were owners of the Bolton Drive Inn Restaurant for several years until they retired in 2006.   For those who knew Penny, she loved Jesus and she loved family. Penny always welcomed anyone with open arms and made them feel like one of her own grandchildren, she was Yia Yia to everyone. Penny always selflessly served her church family and those around her with unconditional love. You could always expect to be greeted with a hug and two kisses, one on each cheek. She will be remembered for her famous Greek cookies ‘Yia Yia Cookies’.   

The family will receive their friends at the Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street S., Bolton, on Thursday, June 30 from 1:30 until time of memorial service in the chapel at 3 o’clock.  Reception to follow at the funeral home for those who wish to gather and visit with the family.

The family invites those who wish to view the service to do so through live streaming with the following link:  

­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­https://event.forgetmenotceremonies.com/ceremony?c=c7f42c5f-f01d-4bcb-9b80-6a0f466070e6

You can watch the service on Thursday at 3 o’clock or any time after at a more convenient time for yourself.

You will be required to register for the service and then they will immediately send you an email with the actual link to the service.   Please check your junk or spam inbox if you don’t receive the email with the actual link.   If you experience any issues or have questions in regards to the live streaming, please feel free to contact Forget Me Not Ceremonies at 1-877-895-2739.   If you need to leave a message on their answering machine, they will return your call promptly.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following charities, The Compassion Fund at Bolton The Well Church by following the link: 

https://thewell-communitychurch.churchcenter.com/giving?open-in-church-center-modal=true 

or ALS Society of Canada in support of Collin McKenzie and the McKenzie family by following the link:

https://secure.alsevents.ca/registrant/mobile/mobileTeamPage.aspx?teamID=981766&langPref=en-CA&Referrer=direct%2fnone 

Condolences for the family may be offered at www.EganFuneralHome.com.

Offer Condolence for the family of Penny Vlahos

Print Obituary & Condolences Print Obituary & Condolences

Filed Under: Bolton Area, Obituaries

Condolence Messages

  1. Foula Skaltsiotis

    June 26, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    Dear Ephie, George & families

    It is with a broken heart I read about your mom’s passing. I will always remember her smile and the smile she put on all of our faces.
    The tickles she would give us brought us to uncontrollable laughter back in the day when we lived in the same house. Too many memories to mention.

    Thinking of you all during this very difficult time. Our thoughts & prayers go out to all of you.
    Our deepest condolences to the whole family. May she Rest In Peace
    Foula & Bob Skaltsiotis xo

  2. Katie Hashimoto

    June 26, 2022 at 7:52 pm

    I still remember the day that I met Yia Yia at the restaurant. She was the absolute sweetest! Sincere condolences and love to George and Ephie and their families. It’s been a few years but I certainly will always remember her kindness.

  3. Paolo baldassarra

    June 26, 2022 at 7:53 pm

    My deepest condolences to the family.
    Our prayers are with you.

    Baldassarra family

  4. Goretti Medeiros

    June 26, 2022 at 8:16 pm

    Our deepest sympathies to the family. Our thoughts are with you and may your happy memories give you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

    Lou and Goretti

  5. Jim and Heidi sant

    June 26, 2022 at 8:55 pm

    Ephie and family,
    Brother George and family,
    May your mother RIP she will always be remembered as a kind hard working lady at the restaurant in Bolton. Those unforgettable steak on a bun and three piece chicken. Thinking of you guys. Our condolences jim and Heidi Sant

  6. Maureen Bruce

    June 26, 2022 at 8:56 pm

    A quiet, sincere woman, who loved her family. I remember her so fondly at the Bolton Drive-in. So many memories, hold them close.

  7. Esther Marculewicz

    June 26, 2022 at 9:13 pm

    Condolences to your family. We loved Yiayia and we will miss her. We were blessed to have her with us and receive her loving hugs, kisses and cookies

  8. Angie Housh

    June 26, 2022 at 9:34 pm

    I am so sorry for the loss of your mother
    Ephie & George & loving grandmother.
    She was always so sweet & kind & was
    the Best Cook. Thinking of you

  9. Rob and Krista Voigt

    June 26, 2022 at 11:12 pm

    George and Ephie,
    You and your families will be in our hearts and thoughts.
    You have our deepest condolences.
    I have the fondest of memories of your mom. They make me smile and will continue into the future.

  10. Deira and Rob Roberts

    June 27, 2022 at 7:38 am

    Penny was such a sweet lady. She made everyone feel important and loved. That is a rare quality that will be greatly missed.

  11. Deborah Fisk

    June 27, 2022 at 8:26 am

    Our deepest sympathy Ephie and George and family. Stephen and I got to meet your mum at a few church events. She was a wonderful, kind, giving, prayer filled woman. Praying for you all in this time of grief and separation. May God fill your heart with peace.
    ((Many youth will always remember Yaya’s cookies))

  12. John Tsourounis

    June 27, 2022 at 8:56 am

    A beautiful gentle soul my condolences and love to the family and friends of Thea Penny may she Rest In Peace

  13. Barbara Rotter

    June 27, 2022 at 9:31 am

    My condolences for your loss. Our sweet gentle Theia… May her memory be eternal.

  14. Mani and Family

    June 27, 2022 at 11:55 am

    My deepest condolences to the family.
    She will be with god and will guide you in the future.
    May god give the family courage and confidence during this difficult time.

  15. Beverly Morton

    June 27, 2022 at 12:44 pm

    George, Ephie and families, I am so sorry to hear of Penny’s passing. She was a lovely lady. May all your wonderful memories over the years carry you through this loss.

  16. Sue-Ann (McQuoid) Vanderpol

    June 27, 2022 at 1:35 pm

    George, Ephie and families. So sorry to hear of Penny’s passing. She was such a gentle soul. I have many wonderful memories of her.

  17. Marnie Singleton

    June 27, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    George,
    To you and your family, may all your wonderful memories bring you comfort at this time.
    Marnie Singleton

  18. Wendy Wilson

    June 27, 2022 at 1:41 pm

    Sending my heartfelt condolences and deepest sympathy to George and his family. Praying for you that the Holy Spirit gives you peace and comfort during this challenging time. May the memories you have with her, live forever within your heart.

  19. Ron & Julie Housh

    June 27, 2022 at 2:01 pm

    Yiayia will always have a very special place in our hearts! She was the most loving and caring person; she always had her arms open in greeting with amazing hugs and a kiss on both cheeks ! And always wrapped up cookies for me to take home 🙂
    George and Ephie and your loved ones; we are thinking of you all as you hold all your wonderful memories of your mother close to your hearts and know you will get to see her again as we trust in God’s promises !

  20. Jassal family

    June 27, 2022 at 2:16 pm

    Sending our deepest condolences to the Houshes and the Vlhaos family
    Penny will be sorely missed.she was such a loving person and so open to anyone who needed help.it is a tragedy that we have lost her.but she is at peace now with Jesus and that’s our only consolation.we wish the two families well and hope god grants them the courage to carry this loss

  21. Christina & the DePalma Family

    June 27, 2022 at 3:03 pm

    Sending our deepest condolences to the Housh Family. Penny was a treasured friend and will be missed greatly. God’s love is a light that can reach all corners of the earth. Lend your worries to Him and know that you are loved. We are praying for you in your grief.

  22. Tammy Downey

    June 27, 2022 at 3:16 pm

    Ephie, George and family,
    Our deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom. Lots of fond memories of her at the restaurant.

    Ross & Tammy Downey

  23. Dave

    June 27, 2022 at 4:44 pm

    Penny will be missed,
    She is with peter now
    Effie let me know
    If there is anything you need
    Dave Fuller
    Fullerfredrick8 @gmail.com

  24. Dave

    June 27, 2022 at 4:49 pm

    Peter and penny was very good
    To all customers at restaurant
    And i will miss the talking
    With penny and peter,they were so
    Good to me , forever in my heart

  25. Krista Lloyd

    June 27, 2022 at 4:56 pm

    Ephie, George and families. My deepest condolences on the passing of your Mom.
    Thinking of you all.
    Krista Lloyd (Venning)

  26. Joy Croft

    June 27, 2022 at 5:13 pm

    George, Ephie and family, our deepest condolences to you on the passing of your Mother.
    Gord and Joy Croft

  27. Tony Poldrugovac

    June 27, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    Dear Ephie, George, and family.

    We wish to express our deepest sympathies to the family. May you have
    the peace and comfort knowing that to be absent from the body is to be
    present with the Lord. I met Penny a few times over the years. She always
    made me feel welcome with a big hug and smile.

    Poldrugovac family

  28. Melony Patrick

    June 27, 2022 at 9:55 pm

    I met Penny at church, however when she introduced herself to me she said to call her Yia Yia. She told me that everyone calls her that. She made me feel at home and greeted us every Sunday with a smile. Sending our condolences to her family at this time of loss. She was loved by everyone.
    God bless. Sending love and prayers.
    Melony Patrick and Family

  29. Moffatt Family

    June 27, 2022 at 10:51 pm

    Our sincere condolences to the Vlahos family, many happy memories, as regular customers at the restaurant, Penny always greeted you with a smile and a hello. God bless at this difficult time

  30. Diane Killam

    June 28, 2022 at 9:15 am

    Dear Ephie, George and families. I am so sorry to hear of your mom’s passing. My sincere condolences to you all. She was such a sweet, sweet lady. She gave the best hugs and kisses to so many of us. She will be missed. Keep those memories of her close. I’m sure you have many.

  31. Janet McCormack

    June 28, 2022 at 3:14 pm

    Ephie, George and family…
    Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Yia yia…you can see from the posts here…she was very well loved❤ hugs to all.

  32. Jeff Pervanas

    June 28, 2022 at 4:36 pm

    Dear Ephie and George,

    Our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother.

    She was kind-hearted, thoughtful, and a wonderful lifelong friend. She will be greatly missed.

    Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.

    Pervanas Family

  33. Alma Laderoute

    June 28, 2022 at 4:57 pm

    I will always remember this sweet lady with respect it was a pleasure knowing her . Deepest condolences from the Laderoute families

  34. Ken Graham

    June 28, 2022 at 5:43 pm

    To George, Ephie,, Peter and families.
    I got to meet the Vlahos family when teaching rwo of the nicest students you could meet- George and Ephie. They meant everything to Penny and she smiled with pride when I met her. I feel sorry for your loss of such a kind, friendly and humble lady that so many people admired. Ken Graham

  35. Sharon Flood

    June 28, 2022 at 8:06 pm

    George,
    This should bring a smile to your face. Remember when you had to make a video for your English class and it was called “Suck ’em up Paper Towels”? You had a great audience with Lesley’s relatives watching your team (Gaynor Rogers, Mike Weber, Lesley Flood and George) film at our house. Everyone was laughing so hard, in fact, so hard that you, George, had to duck below the kitchen sink so you weren’t laughing in the recorded video!! Those were some good times. We send you peace at this time (along with some giggles).
    With condolences,
    Sharon, Kelly, Lesley and Michael Flood

  36. Collin and Lori McKenzie

    June 28, 2022 at 9:52 pm

    Dear Ephie and George,
    We are so sorry for the loss of your Mother who we fondly called Yia Yia.
    She was the most selfless person we knew who always helped others first. Even while Yia Yia was suffering with cancer she was so concerned about Collin’ ALS and our family . We will forever miss our prayer warrior here on earth but now we have an angel in heaven praying for us.
    Our thoughts and prayers are with both your families at this difficult time.
    Love from the McKenzie family.

  37. The McLean Family

    June 29, 2022 at 7:31 am

    George, Ephie and your families,

    So sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
    Cherish the memories of your mom and Yia yia.
    On a lighter note, Rob cherished your mom’s roasted potatoes with lemon in the hour between school and work at Zehrs, lol!! Thank you Penny

    Rob and Jen McLean, Bill and Lynne McLean

  38. Jennifer Gillespie

    June 29, 2022 at 5:26 pm

    Dear Penny, how I will miss you. We shared a home for so many years, I remember the laughs we had together when watching the old black and white movies (Fred Astaire etc.) on Saturday nights. I am still using the great Greek recipes you taught me. A thoughtful, gentle soul, lovingly remembered.

    Sincere condolences to Ephie, George, Jenn and your respective families.

    With love and blessings.
    Jennifer

  39. Ashley & Christian Andersen

    June 29, 2022 at 5:42 pm

    I was saddened to hear of your passing Penny. I was grateful of your kindness and support to my mother and our family over the years, you will be missed. I would also like to relay a message from my nephew, Christian. He had many prayers sent to him from you through his Granny, Jennifer, they helped him through some difficult times.

    Deepest sympathy to Ephie, George and families.

    Fondly Ashley and Christian Andersen

  40. Brian and Lynn Miller

    June 29, 2022 at 6:02 pm

    From the first time your mother opened the door of her house to us we were family! I will miss her smile, her double cheeked kiss and her Greek accent. She was so very proud of both her children and was a wonderful, loving yaya to her grandchildren.
    We will miss you, Penny, but we know that one day we will see you again! Praise Jesus!

  41. Colleen Lawlor

    June 30, 2022 at 10:42 am

    George, Jen, Eli and family,

    We Share with you in your grief and send our heartfelt condolences in the passing of your beautiful mother. We also share in the celebration that she is with her Lord and Saviour well, free and praying at total peace until you meet again.

    Sending our love and prayers to you all as you heal and celebrate her.

  42. Voula Tsoutsouras

    June 30, 2022 at 8:19 pm

    Dear Ephie, George, and families,

    Our deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Theia Potoula will always hold a very special place in our hearts.

    With all our love,
    Voula and Sotiris

  43. Mike & Judy Lewis

    July 1, 2022 at 10:06 am

    George & Ephie and family,

    Our deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of your mom. I cherish the memories of visiting your house and restaurant and always receiving an incredibly warm welcome from both of your parents.

    Thinking of you all,

  44. Cam Lindsey

    July 2, 2022 at 5:28 am

    Penny and Peter were our beloved “work neighbours” in the Bolton plaza for many years as our office was next door to their restaurant. Penny was a sweet lady with a welcoming smile. She will be missed by many. Condolences to the whole family.

  45. Elyse Chan

    July 5, 2022 at 5:40 pm

    Ephie, George and family,
    Our deepest condolences. We remember your mother as always having a quiet smile on her lovely face and such a gentle manner with everyone. Our hearts are with you.
    Elyse, Rich and girls

Leave a Condolence

Please share your message of condolence with the family, It will be visible to the public but your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

The maximum upload file size: 2 MB. You can upload: image. Drop file here

How do I send a condolence

At the bottom of this page, you will find a condolence form. You will need to fill out some basic information prior to typing your message. (We will not share your e-mail address with anyone) Once you are finished, simply click the submit condolence button. The condolence will be approved before it is published to the web site.

Tell A Friend

May we help with flowers?

flowers
To order flowers, click here:
Florists in Bolton
Florists in Orangeville

Information about Preplanning

Prearranging allows you to ensure your wishes are followed, take time to review all your options and save loved ones from having to make these difficult decisions during an emotional time. Continue reading »

    News & Events

  • Candlelight Service 2020
  • Community Candlelight Memorial Service
  • Community Grief Support

Recent Obituaries

Jack Judge

Villas Leonardo Milani

Allan Robert Bennett

Jean Fung (nee Van Lewin)

Pierre Joseph DuPont

Nicolina Pavia

Pasquale “Pat” Simone

Jacob Pawlowski

John Furlan

Jayne Stoddart

Click for Directions

Slide8 285x1601

Bolton Area Weather

,


Sunrise:
Sunset:
 

Obituary Notification Service

Enter your email address if you would like to be notified when a new obituary notice is posted:

I agree to be emailed to confirm my subscription to this list

Egan Funeral Home, 203 Queen Street South, Bolton, Ontario L7E 2C6, Canada - Phone: (905) 857-2213 Email: bolton@eganfuneralhome.com

Copyright © 2025 Egan Funeral Home , All rights reserved.

Contact | Directions | Obituaries | Funeral Pre-Planning | Site Map | Bolton, Ontario Funeral Homes | Website by FRM Websites