In Celebration of

Karen Mary Kanaris

December 31, 1942 -  May 12, 2025

Karen Mary Kanaris, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 12, 2025 at the age of 82. Beloved wife of the late Tom Kanaris (2007). Older sister to Wendy Andrews (Edward) of Purley, England. Loving mother to TJ Kanaris (Angela) of Burlington, and proud grandmother to Isabelle and Bryson Kanaris. Fondly remembered by her in-laws Angelo and Helen Vasiliadis of Mississauga. Forever missed by her dear friend of 50 years Carol Richardson of Mississauga.

Thank you to the loving staff at Sunrise of Erin Mills who cared for Karen these last few years.

Friends will be received at the Turner and Porter Neweduk- Erin Mills Chapel, 1981 Dundas Street West, Mississauga from 12-1pm on Friday, May 30th with a Chapel Service at 1pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research would be appreciated.

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Ron and Bev Roeder (TJ's father and mother in law)

Entered May 16, 2025 from Kitchener

It has been a struggle these last many years both for you and the family.
The suffering is over, now you can rest in peace.

Sharron Nash (Friend)

Entered May 16, 2025 from Mississauga

My daughter Shauna and I met Karen fairly recently. My husband is a resident at Sunrise where Karen was staying too. We were impressed by her sweet and kind personality. She brought joy to us and to others there as well. She will be missed by us all.
With sincere sympathy,
Sharron and Shauna Nash

Lynn and Doug Sulman (Cousin)

Entered May 27, 2025 from Chatham, Ontario

TJ and family, I was the youngest of the four cousins-Karen, Wendy, my brother Rick and myself. Karen was off living her life when I was still in elementary school, but I was in awe of her independence and confidence in heading to the big city to teach. Being born while her dad was in the war, she was the darling of grandparents and aunts and uncles. Karen started her teaching in Kent County and I remember going to help her set up her classroom , following in her footsteps years later. I remember the delight of the family when Karen became engaged to Tom, whom she had met skiing. Again, always first, the birth of TJ was very exciting for all of us. Trips back home with the baby were a joyful time for Aunt Babe. During my first year teaching in Toronto, Karen would kindly invite me to their home on Burnamthorpe and I was amazed at how well she manoeuvred the car in the several traffic lanes, so far removed from Chatham’s single lanes. Karen had a sparkle in her eyes and shared a warm smile in her lively interactions with those around her. As the years have quickly passed, Wendy and Ted have kept us up to date and understand Karen’s health issues significantly impacted her daily living. TJ, please know that your grandparents, Roberta and Doug, along with my parents, Marjorie and Gordon, spent countless hours together, and the families were fortunate to grow up together, cottaging in Rondeau, visits on Sunday afternoons and trips to Detroit to visit Aunt Marge- all wonderful memories!
We are saddened by her passing.

Jim and Nancy inwood (Friends of family)

Entered May 28, 2025 from Blenheim, ON

Dear TJ, our condolences to you and your family with the loss of your dear mother, Karen. It is always a very difficult time to lose your last parent, especially one so caring as Karen would be. I knew Karen from the time Wendy and I started high school. Karen often drove us to school, which was quite a treat in those days. She was always a lively, friendly person, and we had many visits through the years. We are thinking of you and know that Karen will be dearly missed by all who knew her. We are so sorry that we can’t attend the visitation or funeral.
With our sincere sympathy, Jim and Nancy Inwood

Rick and JoAnne Chrysler (Cousin to Karen)

Entered May 30, 2025 from Erie Beach, Ontario

The Chrysler family was saddened to learn about Karen's passing. We wish to express our most sincere condolence to TJ and his family and to Wendy and Ted and their family.
Rick remembers when Karen gave him lots of her home furnishings when he moved to his first home in Cedar Springs. He was very grateful.
Most sincerely, JoAnne, Rick, Kyle, Colin, Lauren and Arlo Chrysler

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