Alex PapanagiotisFriday, June 5, 2026
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Visitation Location : Check the map |
Berthiaume Funeral Home
416, McGill Street, Hawkesbury ON K6A 1R2 |
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Monday, June 22, 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM |
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Service location : Check the map |
McGill Chapel
416, McGill St., Hawkesbury ON K6A 1R2 |
| Service Date : | Monday, June 22, 2026 |
| Service Time : |
at 2:00 PM
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| Charity : | Alzheimer Society Canada |
DEATH NOTICE
Alex Papanagiotis, of Hawkesbury and originally from Greece, passed away on June 5, 2026, at the age of 80.
Founder and proud owner of Restaurant L’Escale in Hawkesbury, Alex acquired the establishment in 1979 and officially opened it in 1980, following extensive renovations. For more than 46 years, he dedicated his life to his restaurant, working tirelessly to offer his customers a warm welcome, attentive service, and quality cuisine. His dedication, generosity, and passion for his craft left a lasting mark on the community and on everyone who knew him.
He was the beloved father of Bill, Andrew, and Maria (Guy);
the adored grandfather of Liam-Nehemias, Melia, Alexya, and Loukas;
the dear brother of Froso and Eleni.
He is also survived by several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, cousins, nephews, and nieces, as well as many friends.
The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to the staff at Prescott-Russell Residence and Hawkesbury General Hospital for the excellent care, dedication, and compassion they showed him.
The family invites family and friends to the Berthiaume Family Funeral Home, 416 McGill Street, Hawkesbury, Ontario, on Monday, June 22, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A funeral service will follow in the funeral home chapel
at 2:00 p.m.
Donations to the Alzheimer Society, P.O. Box 1852, Cornwall, Ontario, K6H 6N6, would be appreciated.
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Condolences
Deceased Person : Alex Papanagiotis Friday, June 5, 2026The family of Alex Papanagiotis would like to thank you for your sympathy.
Nous vous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances…
Yves et Nicole Drouin
Prenant part à votre douleur, nous vous présentons nos sincères condoléances.
Louis et Sylvie Gauthier
Recevez mes très sincères condoléances et l’expression de ma plus profonde sympathie.
kevin ward
Bill, Andrew, Maria and family. Sincere condolences, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Thinking of the good meals and good times Franz and I had at your place.
Celine Drouin Hippolt




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