Samis, Christina Marion (nee Newstead); It is with great sadness that the family announces the passing of Christina on Monday, January 9, 2012 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Jack Elwood Samis (2005). Loving and caring mother of Paul and Mary Elizabeth Samis of R.R.#1 Elmira and Reginald and Liz Samis of R.R.#2 Alma. A grandmother who loved beyond all measure her precious grandchildren; David and Stephanie Samis of Kitchener, Mark and Lori Samis of Elmira, John and Elaine Samis of Guelph, Emily and Stacey Samis of Hamilton and Cynthia and Adam Deen of Kenilworth. Cherished great grandmother of Cody Deen. She will be missed by her nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by her beloved son Wayne in 1959 at the age of 15. Christina was the only child of the late Earl and Leila (Fisk) Newstead and grew up on the Newstead homestead on the 12th of Maryborough Township. Christina will be remembered for her love of music. She was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church choir and served as choir director and organist for the Church beginning in 1949 and continuing for many years. She was an avid member of the Women’s Missionary Society of Knox Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Drayton Women’s Institute. Christina was an active resident of Chateau Gardens in Elmira and enjoyed her stay there for the past 6 years. The family received friends at the Heritage Funeral Home, Drayton on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9pm. The Funeral Service was conducted in the Heritage Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 2pm. Interment Drayton Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations to Knox Presbyterian Church, Drayton or Gale Presbyterian Church, Elmira or the Charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
