Leeds Greek Orthodox Community pays tribute to much-loved doctor who has died of Covid

Tributes have been paid to a doctor and a much-loved member of the Greek Orthodox Community in Leeds following her death.
Dr KalliMantala-Bozou pictured with her husband Father Stavros Bozos and their four childrenDr KalliMantala-Bozou pictured with her husband Father Stavros Bozos and their four children
Dr KalliMantala-Bozou pictured with her husband Father Stavros Bozos and their four children

Kalli Mantala-Bozos died on Thursday, November 26 in Huddersfield Royal Infirmary after testing positive for Covid-19.

She was 50 years old.

She is survived by her four children Panagiotis 17, Isidoros 15, Sevastiani 13, and Nicholas, 11, as well as her husband Father Stavros Bozos, the priest of The Three Hierarchs Orthodox Church in Chapel Allerton.

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Dr Kalli Mantala-Bozou studied Psychology at the American College of Athens, Glasgow University and received a PhD from Birmingham University.

Since 2017, she worked as a clinical psychologist at the Laura Mitchell Health and Wellbeing Centre in Halifax.

A Facebook post shared by the Greek Orthodox Community of Leeds, announced: "It is with great sadness that we announce the passing away of our priest's wife, our beloved presvytera Kalli, who succumbed to Covid-19 related illness today, 26/11.

"Father Stavros and the children express their warmest thanks to all of you for joining your prayers with theirs in this difficult time.

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"Father Stavros asks that any expression of sympathy and condolence would be in writing.

"Father Stavros and the children kindly ask for your prayers for the repose of presvytera's soul.

"They also ask that any donations may be made to our Community as a "light a candle" activity.

"Jesus said "I am the Life and Resurrection. He who believes in me, even if he dies he shall live. And he who lives and believes in me will never die". Amen!"

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A memorial fundraiser has been launched due to social distancing measures.

The post reads: "Our greatly loved, respected and always smiling Presvytera Kalli sadly lost the battle to Covid-19, and passed away on the 26th November 2020, aged 50.

"Presvytera Kalli, our priest's Father Stavros's beloved wife and partner of exactly 20 years, and mother of their four children, was also of great support to our Community, her extended family, as she felt it.

"It is a big loss for everyone.

"Presvytera Kalli was a kind-hearted and generous lady.

"She served the Church on a voluntary basis including Sunday-school and youth-club tutoring, also contributing significantly to the beautification of the Church ahead of great feasts.

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"She was also there to chant, make prosfora and give a hand to the general upkeep of the Church buildings and grounds.

"A keen volunteer, who did so much for our Community and the Church!

"She loved to get involved, did it humbly, without fuss, and always with a smile.

"Presvytera Kalli’s dedication and contribution to our Community certainly set the example!"

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"Due to the social distancing rules, we are very restricted in paying our respects to her, therefore, this appeal was created in her memory as per her family's request."

You can donate to the fundraiser on the community's Facebook page.

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