STEARS, CHRISTINA ANN - Christina Ann of 2 Shadowhill Court, Rothesay passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 21, 2006. Born January 1st, 1974, Chrissie was the 3rd child of John & Betty (Sherwood) Stears of Westfield. Besides her parents, she is survived by her son, Matthew and her daughter, Emma. Also, her brother Rob (Karen Ann) of Westfield; her sisters Maryann Anderson of Rothesay and Karen Bagley (Stuart) of Grand Manan; nephews Robbie & Micheal Anderson; Colin & Bradley Stears-Bagley; J.D and Gregory Stears; nieces Danielle & Brittany Anderson; grandmother Catherine E. Sherwood; uncles, aunts and cousins. She was predeceased by her grandfather Colin S. Sherwood; grandparents John F. & Adelaide (Bettle) Stears; aunt Christina A. (Sherwood) Delvin and favorite uncle, Brian Sherwood. Chrissie is resting at Castle's Funeral Home, Fallsview, Lancaster Avenue with visiting hours on Friday from 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service will be held Saturday morning at 11 a.m. from the Westfield United Church with committal services in the Nase Burial Ground, Westfield followed by a reception at the home of her brother and sister-in-law, Rob & Karen Ann, at 22 Douglas Street, Mary Knoll Heights, Westfield. Donations to the Canadian Mental Health Association or the Canadian Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated by the family. "Your absence in our lives will forever leave its mark. Your beautiful face, your warm smile, your wonderful sense of humor will never be forgotten. Your endless battle to live life to its fullest, to love and cherish your children in a way that no one can compare. May God embrace you in His precious arms and keep you by His side. Let His loving hands bring peace and comfort to Matt and Emma. Your family and friends will always love you as we hold our special memories of you close to our hearts. We love you and miss you so much, Chrissie" YOUR FAMILY [The Telegraph-Journal]