Markos Psarakis – May 25, 1933 – February 27, 2026

With heavy hearts and deep love, we announce the peaceful passing of Markos Psarakis on February 27, 2026, in his 93rd year, surrounded by his devoted family.

Markos was the beloved husband of 63 years to Polyxeni. He was a loving and proud father to Stella (Nikos), Mathew (Irene), Haralampos (late Rose), and Maria (Angelo). He will be deeply missed by his grandchildren: Fotini (Ilias), Polyxeni (Dimitris), Markos (Aysha), Terry (Brittany), Kristopher (Ashley), Polly (Miguel), Marko, Evanthia (Johnny) and Sozo; and by his great grandchildren Ioannis, Efraimia, Kostantinos, and Maria.

He was predeceased by his beloved brothers Athanasios (Vasilia), Sarantis (survived by wife Efthimia), Angelo (survived by wife Evdokia), and his niece Dr. Stella (Kostas). He is lovingly remembered by his sister Anna (late Kostas). Fondly remembered and loved by his many nieces and nephews: Helen(George), Katina(Spiros), Stella, Athanasia, Anna, Stella(Nikos), Matheos(Alisia), John, Dimitris, Stelios and Aristea. Many more family, Godchildren and friends in Canada, Greece, Australia and U.S.A

Born in Myrina on the beautiful island of Lemnos, Greece, Markos was the son of the late Matheos and Styliani Psarakis. He grew up working alongside his father on the family farm, where he developed a lifelong love of the land and gardening.

At the age of 26, Markos boarded a ship to Canada and then arriving by train at Liuna Station. His early years in Canada were marked with sacrifice and determination, as his first goal was to work hard and support his family back home in Greece.

He soon returned to Lemnos to marry the love of his life, Ployxeni, on a beautiful sunny day. Together they began a remarkable 63-year marriage of raising four children and building a home filled with warmth, laughter, and faith.

Markos was a proud and dedicated member of LIUNA Local 837 for 60 years. He contributed to many major Hamilton landmarks, including the Jolly Cut and the Burlington Skyway. Known in his neighbourhood as “Marko the Painter”, he was a trusted handyman and generous neighbour, always ready to lend a hand.

During summers spent in Lemnos, he lovingly sponsored and organized a special Divine Liturgy each year at the Ayios Zacharias Chapel, a cherished gathering that brought family and friends together in prayer and celebration.

Markos was a man of philotimo and true philoxenia. With Polyxeni as the devoted chef, he would proudly set out a full table, insisting that everyone sit together and enjoy good food, laughter, and each other’s company.

Markos lived a life defined by quiet strength, integrity, generosity, and deep love for his family.

Please join our family for a time of visitation on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at the Bay Gardens Funeral Home – Burlington Chapel (1010 Botanical Dr. Burlington – 905-527-0405) from 4:00 – 8:00 pm with prayers at 7:30 pm. Funeral service will be held on Thursday, March 5 at 11:00 am at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church (22 Head St. Hamilton) with interment to follow at Woodland Cemetery (700 Spring Garden Rd. Burlington).

Donations in memory of Markos can be made to St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in Hamilton. Kindly visit www.baygardens.ca to leave a kind word or favourite memory of Markos on his virtual guestbook.

May his memory be eternal.