MATINA CHRONES1932 - 2017It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Matina who died suddenly at home on Thursday, August 10, 2017. Matina was born on March 3, 1932, in Swift Current, Saskatchewan. She was predeceased by her parents Tom and Loula Prassas, her husband James Chrones and their daughter Julia Caren. For the last decade Matina was the dearly loved partner and wife of Steve Simon with whom she shared a happy life together. She was the proud and loving mother of her three children - Eleni Smolen (David), Tom Chrones, and Dr. Jamie Chrones (Adele Weder) and her two wonderful granddaughters Julia and Natalie Weder. Matina will be greatly missed by her two devoted sisters - Koula O'Brien and Georgia Prassas. Matina was an accomplished artist and teacher of art. She completed her Masters of Fine Arts at the University of Saskatchewan and her Masters of Education at the University of Toronto. Matina will be remembered for her joyous love of life, her lifelong love of music, opera, art and all things beautiful. Matina radiated love and beauty and she touched the lives of so many. She will be missed by all who knew her. Respecting Matina's wishes, a private cremation was held at the Mount Pleasant Crematorium. A Celebration of Life will be held in Toronto in October. For online condolences, please visit www.etouch.ca.