Massachusetts Memorial Service

We are heading to Massachusetts later in the week for Don's grandfather's memorial service. It is a sad occasion but I am glad that the family is all coming together. 

Richard F. Mason, 87, of Denfield Rd., died Thursday, Nov. 13th, in the Southbridge Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Southbridge, after an illness.
His wife of 58 years, Carol J. (Penniman) Mason died in April. He leaves three sons, Richard F. Mason and his wife Susan of Iowa City, Iowa, Robert C. Mason and his wife Nora of Los Alamos, NM and Donald P. Mason and his wife Patricia of Charlton; his daughter, Jean E. McGee and her husband Donald also of Charlton; 12 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. He was predeceased by a great-granddaughter, Cecelia Kogan in 2013. He was born in Worcester, MA the son of Frank and Irene (Wentworth) Mason.
Richard served honorably in the United States Navy during WW II. He worked as an auto mechanic and truck driver following his service in the Navy. He later became a police officer working for the town of Webster for 30 years before retiring many years ago. Richard was a member of the Quinebaug Masonic Lodge in Southbridge, MA for 31 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, motorcycles and working with his boys in his garage teaching them how to repair and service their vehicles.

His memorial service will be held on Friday, Nov 21st at 10:00am in the First Congregational Church of Dudley, 135 Center Rd., Dudley. Burial with military honors will be in West Ridge Cemetery, Charlton. There are no calling hours.