Lilian Adamakis, who was 73, died after she reportedly fell from a moving vehicle in a parking lot outside Toronto Western Hospital on the morning of Friday, October 28.
Keller Williams Advantage Realty, Brokerage, located on Queen Street East in Leslieville, shared the news of Adamakis’ death on social media Friday.
“It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved colleague, Lilian Adamaki earlier today,” the post said.
Adamakis’ niece, Courtney Farquhar, also posted on Facebook about her aunt’s sudden and unexpected death.
“We are beyond saddened and shocked,” he wrote in the short note.
Dozens of people have since commented on the post, calling Adamakis’ death “devastating,” “incredible to process” and “beyond tragic.”
Many wrote of their love for the longtime Riverdale resident, who was affectionately known as “Diamond Lil.”
One woman said Adamakis “lived her life with gusto and was a perfect example to all who knew her.”
“Life won’t be quite the same without Lill’s glow,” wrote another.
Another friend called Adamakis “an incredibly vibrant soul.”
“I have always admired her grace. her balanced style. her abundant laughter and glorious smile. her kindness and wisdom,” he wrote.
Julie Kinnear, a fellow realtor and friend, said she loved Adamakis from the first day they met several years ago.
“He was captivating and energizing with such zest and determination. A force of nature. He always made me feel special,” Kinnear wrote on social media.
Colleague Suzanne Lewis called Adamakis “the whole package.”
“… thunder, lightning, rainbows and sunshine. When I first started in real estate, Lillian gave me many opportunities to learn from her. I was grateful to stand so close to the sun and absorb her knowledge,” she shared.
Penelope Long, president of The Hunger Project Canada, served on the charity’s board with Adamakis for eight years and considered her a dear friend. Adamakis actually donated and volunteered to charity for more than three decades.
“(Lillian) had a huge compassionate heart. To me it was an amazing power. He loved life,” Long wrote on Facebook.
“She loved her family so much, both biological and adopted (and adopted), her dear friends and the friendships she made with longtime clients. I love you Lilian Adamakis. Thank you for being in my life and sharing a common vision for a world that works for everyone.”
Prominent Toronto realtor Lillian Adamaki was killed in a car accident on Friday, October 28 outside Toronto Western Hospital. (photo on Facebook)
Adamakis, who is survived by her sister Tassi (Norm), three nieces Courtney, Stacey, Adrienne, several cousins and many dear friends, was someone who gave back to her community. Over the years, she has supported local children’s breakfast clubs, the Riverdale Share Concert and the Red Door Family Shelter among other causes.
Her family asks that anyone wishing to honor her memory make a donation to The Hunger Project Canada.
In recent years, Adamakis has devoted much of her time to travel. She especially enjoyed summer vacations in Muskoka and often visited Greece and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico.
A Celebration of Life for Adamakis is currently in the works. Details of when and where this gathering will take place are not yet available.
Toronto police, meanwhile, continue to investigate the incident that claimed her life.
Police said a woman drove into the parking lot entrance of Toronto West Hospital around 6:30 a.m. last Friday and somewhat lost control of her vehicle when she opened her door to enter the gate. The driver of the vehicle was fatally injured and pronounced dead.
At the time of the accident, Adamakis was on her way to visit her ex-husband and close friend, Steen, who had been ill for some time and was being treated at West End Hospital.
Anyone with security or dash cam video from the area or incident is asked to contact Traffic Services at 416-808-1900 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-8477 (TIPS) or www.222tips.com.
