ADAMS, Ann (nee Nancy Shears ). - On 10th January, 2013, peacefully, at Kenwyn Home, Te Aroha, aged 85 years. Loved sister of Olive Ingham, Bill Shears and Joan Brown. Cherished mum of Carolyn Adams from Hamilton, and Rex and Joy Aitchison from Patetonga. Loved Grannie of Andrew, Brent, Gene, Craig, Roseanne, Anneka, and their partners and 16 great-grandchildren. Special mum to Penny Curtis, Godmother to Joanne Voysey. She loved you all very much. Now resting beside her cherished Harold. Forever in our hearts. Love you. - A service for Ann will be held at the Morrinsville Methodist Church, Thames Street, on Tuesday, 22nd January, 2013 at 11.45am, followed by burial at the Maukoro Cemetery, Old Hill Road, Tahuna at 3.30pm. In lieu of flowers, donations preferred to Tahuna Fire Brigade and this can be left at the service. Messages may be left online at www.seddonpark.co.nz or posted to the Adams family PO Box 5523 Frankton, Hamilton, 3242.