Gilchrist, Christena "Chris" "Nettie" In hospital in Kingston on Wednesday August 10th, 2011 at the age of 89 years. Christena was predeceased by her parents Henry and Sarah (Thomson) Ryder, her husband John Gilchrist, son-in-law Maurice Kelford, grandchildren Robert D.J. and Jennifer Gilchrist and siblings George, John "Jack", Harry and Robert Ryder, Mary Morrow, Carrie Gough and Eileen Crampton. She was the loved mother of Robert (Caroly), Ronald (Alice) and John (Sharon) Gilchrist, Linda (Dan) Killingbeck and Laura Kelford. Christena will be sadly missed by her 12 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren, numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St. W., Perth Sunday August 14th, 2011 from 1:00 to 4:00 P.M. Funeral service will be held in the chapel Monday at 10:00 A.M. Interment, Crawford Cemetery. In remembrance, contributions to the Snow Road Fire Department would be appreciated.