Simeon and Afroditi

Alumni Type: Immigrant
Country of Origin: Greece
Ship Name: Queen Frederica
Port of Entry: Halifax, Pier 21
Date of Arrival: August 3, 1960
Age on Arrival: 35 and 33

Sponsored by Simion's mother, Naumka. They arrived from Parori, Florina Greece to make a better life for their 4 daughters: Avgoula/Gloria, Maria/Mary, Fotini/Tina & Eleni/Helen. The whole family not only adapted to their new country well; they were also successful and loved being Canadian Citizens. Simeon & Afroditi both passed away in 2013 at ages, 88 & 86. They accomplished their goal for a better life for themselves and their children, grandchildren & great-grandchildren.