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Lily darling, when your beloved family and friends touch your lovely works of embroidery that you so generously gave as presents or read your evocative cards that you never forgot to send your relatives and friends, we feel that you are watching over us in spirit. We grieve not, nor despair, because we shall meet again on a divine plane as Jesus assured us: ‘I said, "You are gods"’ (John 10:34).
 
                                                                    ♥♥♥  Dimitri 
January 1, 2019
January 1, 2019
Our dear Lily, forever missed, forever beloved..
Tsolakidis Family
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Dear Costis, It’s comforting to know that even after many years Lily’s memory still remains alive in the hearts and minds of very old and precious friends like you and Elena. Thank you again. Dimitri
January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018
Forever missing and forever remembering your loving smile and positive spirit that kindles wonderful memories and brights our lives every first of the year."
January 1, 2017
January 1, 2017
Dear sweet Lily,
Time may fly but still thinking of you and miss your smile!
January 2, 2015
January 2, 2015
Beloved Lily,
At the dawn of every new year your smile and positive attitude for life give us all the energy to carry on. Tsolakidis Family, Athens Greece
June 30, 2014
June 30, 2014
Dear Hitomi, It’s so comforting to know that Lily’s loving memory remains alive in the hearts and minds of sterling friends like you. Thank you. Dimitri.
June 29, 2014
June 29, 2014
Dear Lily,
It's been almost 3 and 1/2 years since you left for heaven.. Did you celebrate your birthday over there? Miss you, our sweet friend!!

Love, Hitomi
June 28, 2014
June 28, 2014
Dear Sandy and Veronique. You enriched Lily’s enjoyment of life more than one could imagine. All good wishes, Dimitri
June 27, 2014
June 27, 2014
Happy Birthday sweet Lily, always in my heart. Love you and miss you.
June 26, 2014
June 26, 2014
I miss Lily more than you can imagine and think of her every day. We had years of togetherness as friends and that made life so special. Love to all the family.
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
Lily darling, it's been three years today since you left for a higher plane. You are truly forever missed.
January 1, 2014
January 1, 2014
Dear Lily,

Your loving smile and positive spirit kindles wonderful memories and brights our lives every first of the year.
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013
Lily must be delighted, dear Hitomi, as she is watching from above that you remembered her birthday. You were in her heart too. Dimitri.
June 24, 2013
June 24, 2013
Happy birthday, Lily!!! I still go to Jazzercise and still miss your warm welcoming smile. You are and will in my heart ever! Hitomi
June 23, 2013
June 23, 2013
Thank you, Veronique, for remembering your beloved friend's birthday. Lily loved you too. Dimitri.
June 23, 2013
June 23, 2013
I know you are with all the angels and are watching over us. Love you Lily.
January 1, 2013
January 1, 2013
Our dear Lily,
Your loving smile and positive spirit is far greater than the sorrow of your passing - and it fills our hearts with positive energy to carry on.
June 24, 2012
June 24, 2012
Dear Lily,
We miss your smile, we miss your encouragement, we miss your positive spirit for life!
June 23, 2012
June 23, 2012
Dear Sweet Lily, I miss your friendship and your smile. You are always in my prayers and in my heart.
Love, Veronique
February 13, 2012
February 13, 2012
Από τις πιο όμορφες αναμνήσεις των παιδικών μου χρόνων θα έχω πάντα στην καρδιά το χαμογελαστό πρόσωπο της Νονάς, που πάντα με γέμιζε δώρα αλλά περισσότερο ακόμα με την αγάπη της και τα καλά της λόγια. Με γέμισε λύπη αυτή η είδηση που έλαβα με μεγάλη καθυστέρηση κι ακόμα πιο πολύ λυπήθηκα που δεν μπορέσαμε να ειδωθούμε μια φορά όλα αυτά τα χρόνια. Θα είσαι πάντα χαμογελαστή στη μνήμη μου.
January 3, 2012
January 3, 2012
Lily will always be remembered in our hearts and minds. Such a nice neighbor and friend.
June 23, 2011
June 23, 2011
Dear Helen there is not a day that goes by that Heather and I don't think about you with so much love.we miss you so very much, every Saturday Aja goes to the door with the duck you bought her, but no Helen she too feels the loss.Love,Cathie,Heather
June 23, 2011
June 23, 2011
Happy Birthday Mom! Thinking of you today and how you never age in my mind. Love you!! Olga
June 19, 2011
June 19, 2011
From the first meeting and in getting to know Lily, she became one of the most important people in my life! In the later stages of Eleni's life she unselfishly came to stay with us to better care for Eleni and enable me to continue working. She will
May 20, 2011
May 20, 2011
Thinking of you, Lily. I hope you and mom have found each other up there. 
I love you, Alya
February 15, 2011
February 15, 2011
Joe and I were so happy that we met Helen on a cruise and we certainly will miss all the correspondence that
we shared about our families and trips. Thank you for
letting us know that Helen had passed away. She certainly is in our thoughts, hearts and prayers.
Love, Joseph and Helene Gradia
February 14, 2011
February 14, 2011
Η Λίλυ μας πέταξε ψηλά με τα φτερά ενός αγγέλου. Οι αναμνήσεις όμως δεν έχουν φτερά. Θα μείνουν για πάντα, εδώ, μαζί μας. Μεγάλη παρηγοριά!
February 12, 2011
February 12, 2011
ένα μεγάλο και δύσκολο αντίο στην μητέρα μου Λίλη
February 2, 2011
February 2, 2011
Lily was a very humble, gracious woman that I had the privilege to have known. She will be missed.

Pierre
February 1, 2011
February 1, 2011
Lily, 
You were such a pleasant, happy neighbor. The ten years I have lived at Sea Point there was never a time when I saw you that you didn't have a beautiful smile and hello. It was such a joy to have known you. You will be missed. May Dimitri and your children feel blessed that they had such a wonderful wife and mother.  Sincerely in the Peace of Christ,
Al Giglitto
February 1, 2011
February 1, 2011
Hello Lily,
First and foremost I want to tell you that I will always miss you. I treasured so many moments that we have lived together, your special way to say: " look who's back finally !!!".
You were such a special angel, always ready to listen, to help and never complaining.
As long as we will say your name, you will never be forgotten.Love to you Dear Lily. Veronique
February 1, 2011
February 1, 2011
I had the honor of being Helen's manicurist and best friend for 14 years. My daughter Heather and I will miss her forever. The best day of the week was when Helen came to the house, she lit up the room with her smile. Until we are together again-Love,Cathie, Heather and Aja
January 28, 2011
January 28, 2011
A cheerful friend, a source of encouragement and support, a person of trust. Wonderful memories of the times we spent together at Kendall Park and La Costa. Lily will be always remembered by the many who had the privilege of knowing her in her many life journeys with wonderful sweet feelings.
Tsolakidis Family, Athens, Greece
January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011
My mom would really laugh at this, (well, she wouldn't see it since she wasn't into surfing the web), she wouldn't believe that all these people felt this way about her. There is not enough space for me to write what an amazing mother she was. I know I will never stop missing her, but I hope in time that I can have a tiny bit of whatever made her so special. Love you so much-your favorite child
January 26, 2011
January 26, 2011
Sweet Lilly, I see you in my mind Jazzercising in your special spot. Oh what fun you had. I miss your sweet smile. How you would cup my face in your hands and truely listen to me. It was as when I spoke to you, I was the only person in the room. It amazed me how you could light an entire room with your smile when you shared the pictures of your beautiful grandchildren. Love Lori
January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
Lily, I want to "Thank you" for your friendship. You lit up our face when we felt down, with your bright smile and warm hugs. I miss you so much! When I look up at the sky at night, I see you as a bright star. Now you look over us this way. Thank you, Lily!! Love, Hitomi
January 25, 2011
January 25, 2011
I felt honored to be the personal physician for Helen for the last 18 years. What a bright light of love, enthusiasm, and good will! At each visit, I came away feeling better?! Those who knew her will always be blessed by her good spirit. She is unforgetable!
January 24, 2011
January 24, 2011
I worked with Dr. Payne for the past 5 years. Helen was a sweet sweet women and a joy to see at her appointments. Forever in my thoughts...Marci
January 23, 2011
January 23, 2011
The day you appeared at my door with Pat was the beginning of a very special friendship. Sisters at heart. I think of you every day and miss you more than words could ever say. Lily, thank you for sharing your life with me.          Love, Sandy
January 23, 2011
January 23, 2011
I really miss you, Lily. I tend to look around for you every time I go to jazzercise, and then I remember...
All your friends at jazz. think and speak of you with great affection. You were appreciated by everyone! I miss happy, laughing times together.
Love, Florence
January 23, 2011
January 23, 2011
You will be with us forever. I love you mama
January 22, 2011
January 22, 2011
I was an election worker with Helen for several years. I'll miss her beautiful smile and positive perspective, not to mention the delicious Greek treats she always brought. It was always amazing to see her constant energy and enthusiasm, even during the exhaustingly long days at the polls. Thanks for being a wonderful friend, neighbor, and example! -- Love, Doug Whiting

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January 1, 2019
January 1, 2019
Our dear Lily, forever missed, forever beloved..
Tsolakidis Family
January 2, 2018
January 2, 2018
Dear Costis, It’s comforting to know that even after many years Lily’s memory still remains alive in the hearts and minds of very old and precious friends like you and Elena. Thank you again. Dimitri
January 1, 2018
January 1, 2018
Forever missing and forever remembering your loving smile and positive spirit that kindles wonderful memories and brights our lives every first of the year."
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September 21, 2012

The Greek edition of my book Bitter Oranges, entitled ΥΠΟΘΕΣΗ ΝΕΡΑΝΤΖΙΑ and published in Athens in Sept. 2012, is dedicated to Lily's memory. The dedication page shown above reads in translation:

The Greek edition of the book

Bitter Oranges

is dedicated to the memory

of the author’s beloved wife

HELEN “LILY” GEORGIDES

nee THEODORIDES

1933-2011

whose life was a source of

joy and inspiration to those

who were fortunate to know her

Why the song "Briskesai Pantou"

September 1, 2012

I was asked by non Greek-speaking site visitors about the song “Briskesai Pantou” ("You Are Everywhere") that I added under the Audio section of the site’s Gallery. The lyrics of this melodious song, which appear below in translation, have stirred the emotions of Greek mourners since the song, performed by Trio Kantsone, won a Greek music festival award in 1959.

  

YOU ARE EVERYWHERE

 

You are everywhere.

In everything I feel and I live

In everything I sense and I love

It’s you I’ll find.

   

You are everywhere.

In everything I touch and I desire

In everything I see and aim for

It’s you I’ll find.

   

In what your hands with love have touched

In what your lips have hesitantly said

In so many things that your eyes have viewed

In all these I’ll find you wandering silently.

   

Thus, like a shadow

In everything I feel and I live

And even in my heart’s echo

It’s you I’ll find.

   

The years have turned into chains

The dreams have turned into traps

While I, with my mind lost,

As my shadow I’ll have you everywhere I go.

You are everywhere.

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