Peacefully at home on Monday November 22, 2021 at the age of 83. Jimmy Panoulias of Orillia, formerly of North Bay, beloved husband of Roula Panoulias. Loving father of Eleni Panoulias (Frank Cipolla), Polly Panoulias and Anastasia Panoulias. Loved grandfather of Dimitra and Alexa Grovestine and Tristan Cipolla. Son of the late Anastasios and Eleni Panoulias. Dear brother of the late George and Ageliki, the late Nick and surviving wife Helen, the late Maria and surviving spouse Peter Panaritis, Tony and wife Irene, Sam and wife Katherine and Taki. Jimmy along with wife Roula emigrated from Greece to Canada in 1965. They resided in North Bay, Ontario for close to 50 years. There he worked as a painting contractor, business man and owner of Peachy’s Restaurant. Throughout his working life he developed many long lasting friendships many of which became his extended family. In 2014, Jimmy and Roula relocated to Orillia, Ontario to be closer to their daughters and grandchildren. Even during his short time in Orillia he touched many people’s hearts while dealing with his medical struggles. We would like to thank the staff at Soldier Memorial Hospital, Bayshore Home Health, Dr. Bhatt and a special thank you to Dr. Harmathy for the multiple home visits. Jimmy passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. He will be deeply missed by his wife, children, grandchildren and fondly remembered by his cousins, nephews, nieces and other family members. Truly deserving of a 5 star rating. “You were as perfect as perfect could be”. The family will receive relatives and friends at the Doolittle Chapel of Carson Funeral Homes, 54 Coldwater St. E., Orillia (705) 326-3595 on Friday November 26, 2021 from 6-8 P.M. Due to covid-19 restrictions and limited seating capacity at the church, the family will be having a private family Mass. Interment will follow the mass at St. Andrew’s St. James’ Cemetery, Orillia. If desired, memorial donation to the Arthritis Society or to Holy Cross St. Nektarios Greek Orthodox Church, Barrie would be appreciated by the family.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Demitrios Panoulias ‘Jimmy’ 2021..
Death notice for the town of: Orillia, Province: Ontario