Obituary of Richard Mason

Richard Mason, 78, of Oxford, MA, died, Friday, September 5, 2014 at UMASS Memorial Hospital in Worcester, MA. He was born November 28, 1935 in Morgantown, WV, son of the late Charles and Gladys (Sterling) Mason. Richard enjoyed his family, NASCAR, trash tv, Gospel Music, singing, truck driving, God his Lord and Savior. Spending time with his family gave him great joy, he loved his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He leaves his daughters; Sherry (Dianne) Mason of Baltic, CT, Terry (David) Tatro of Moosup, CT, Kerry (Medric) Harnois with whom he made his home, Nancy Harris of Baltic, CT, Ricki (David) Watson of Wauregan, CT and his sons, Timothy (Shaunna) Mason of Winchendon, MA, Bryant (Khadijah) Mason of Putnam, CT, Mark (Connie) Mason of La Grange, NC, 26 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren. He was predeceased by his two wives Dolores (Stewart) Mason and Mary (Peggy) Mason, his son Richard Mason II, his sister Nancy Fox, his brothers, Levi Mason, Gary Turner, Conrad Turner, his great grandson Trey Harnois, and his parents Charles and Gladys as well as several nephews. Calling Hours will be Thursday, September 11, 2014 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds Street, Danielson. The Funeral will be Friday, September 12, 2014 at 9:00 AM from the Funeral Home, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 350 Hartford Pike, Dayville, CT. Burial in St. Joseph Church Cemetery, Danielson, CT. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in his memory to the Heart Station at UMASS Worcester, MA or to the Wounded Warrior Project. To share a memory with his family "Light a Candle" at www.gagnonandcostellofh.com