Angeliki (Kiakas) Kanellos, 93, passed away from natural causes in South Carolina surrounded around her loved ones.

She was born on November 14, 1932, in Dasilo, Grevena, Greece, the daughter of Nikos and Paraskevoula Kiakas, and was raised in Thessaloniki. In 1956 she immigrated to the United States, settling in Manchester, New Hampshire, where she lived until 1979. She later made her home in Derry, NH from 1979 until 2018.

Angeliki was married to her beloved husband, Demetrios “Jimmy” Kanellos, for 54 years until his passing on May 8, 2016. Throughout her working years she was employed at several local businesses including Crystal Laundry, Foster Grant, Pandora, Klev-Bro Shoe, and Treasure Masters. She was also a member of St. George Greek Orthodox church.

In 2018, she moved to South Carolina to escape the long winter where she spent her remaining years enjoying the sunshine.

She is survived by her daughter, Catherine Carr and her husband Brian of Concord, NH; her son, John D. Kanellos and his wife Sheri of Conway, South Carolina. She also leaves behind three grandchildren: Alexis Krafka and her husband Nick, Angelina Kanellos, and her beloved grandson Demetrios Kanellos, who passed away on June 26, 2023. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren, Arianna and Spencer, as well as several nieces and nephews. Pre-deceased by brother, Christos Kiakas; and her sister, Ifegenia Kalaitzidis.

Angeliki found great joy in life’s simple pleasures. She loved gardening and cooking for her family. She cherished scenic drives to the White Mountains and visits to Gloucester, Massachusetts, as well as trips along the seacoast from New Hampshire to Maine. She especially enjoyed fried clams, Sunday picnics at Massabesic Lake, and spending time at her home in Derry surrounded by family and her grandchildren.

Her warmth, love of family, and appreciation for life’s small joys will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

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