George MASON

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MASON: George Fredrick Mason. I was born April 28th, 1939 in Antler, Saskatchewan. I left this world Saturday, March 21st, 2020, with my beloved wife by my side. To join the others that predeceased me, my mom and dad, Stella and Albert Mason, my sister, Amy Kunka (Tony), sister Elsie (Doug) Wright, Eva (Gerald) Toutant, and brother-in-law Jim Irvine. I will not be alone and now will be dancing with them. What a wonderful life I have lived. It all started out growing up in Antler, Saskatchewan with my mom and dad, and later Oak River as a child. I loved growing up in the outskirts of town and living in a small community. I enjoyed many careers throughout my lifetime, the railroad, construction, then the Department of National Defence in 1961. Here is where I met and made many friends. I continued working here until I took an early retirement. Spent many years volunteering, woodworking and church. I love traveling to Dominican Republic, Cuba, Sault St. Marie, Ontario, Minnesota, and a cruise to Alaska. My family was everything to me. I enjoyed most recently attending the Scotties in Rivers. Curling was always a passion of mine, whether is it watching or playing it. Another passion of mine was dancing with my life long partner, whether it be square dancing, waltzing, and of course Mary loved the polka. I met the love of my life Mary at her 16th birthday party, we were married a year later. I loved you with all my heart. We welcomed a daughter, Gail Marie June 1963. We loved watching her growing up through the years, seeing her become a wonderful mother to Richelle and grandmother to Nadlyn and Nole. We were blessed with a son, Shawn April 1974. We enjoyed watching him become a husband to Nita and a wonderful father to Rylee. No words can explain the sheer happiness they brought to my life. Diagnosed with cancer January this year. My loving wife, sister-in-law Dora and friend Ann helped me through my final journey. I was blessed with such a wonderful family and friends. Words cannot express how much I have appreciated all the wonderful people I have encountered along life’s journey. Due to Covid-19 (Coronavirus) a private family service is being held. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. For those so desiring, donations may be made in my memory to the Riverdale Palliative Care Program, Rivers, MB, R0K 1X0 or to the Brandon Humane Society, 2200 17th St. E, Brandon, MB, R4A 7M6. Messages of condolencemay be shared at www.campbellfuneralhome.ca

As published in Brandon Sun on Mar 25, 2020