Christina Bates ~ at her home in Barrie, on Thursday, February 14, 2013, in her 57th year. Christina was the beloved daughter of the late Frederick and Florence (Wilt) Bates. Sister of Leonard and Elsie Bates of Drayton, Doug Bates of Guelph, Wayne and Connie Bates of Palmerston, Timothy and Susan Bates of Moorefield, Sharon Andrews of Markdale, Nancy and John Stone of Dundalk, Shirley Bates of Markdale, Gloria and Glenn Stevens of Priceville, and Patricia Bates of Kitchener. She will be remembered by her many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends will gather at the Hardy-Lee Funeral Home, Harriston, on Monday, February 18th from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Memories will be shared at 11:30 a.m.

Interment in Harriston Cemetery.

Memorial donations to the Coleman Health Care Centre would be appreciated.