Obituary of John Mason

Quinebaug CT/ Webster MA - John "Red"Mason, 73, of 68 Watson Rd., died peacefully Monday, Dec. 24 in Hubbard Regional Hospital, Webster . He leaves his wife of 51 years, Joan (Neulieb) Mason. Two sons: John Mason and Robert Mason both of Thompson, CT one brother: Paul Mason of Webster three; granddaughters and two grandsons, and many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by brothers Earl, Jimmy and Edward Mason. He was born and raised in Webster, MA, the son of Edward and Katherine (Duffy) Mason. He served in the Army during the Korean War . Red was president and a founding partner in 1960 of M&M Excavators in Webster. He still enjoyed supervising the day to day running of the family business. Mr. Mason was a member of St. Louis Church, a member of Webster Lodge of Elks 1466, American Legion Post 184 and the V.F.W all of Webster. Jack was dedicated to family and his work. His funeral will be held Thursday Dec.27 from Bartel Funeral Home & Chapel 33 Schofield Ave., Dudley with a Mass at 10 AM in St. Louis Church, 14 Lake St., Webster. The Webster -Dudley Veteran Council will provide Military Honors. After cremation burial will be private in Mt. Zion Cemetery, Webster. Calling hours at the funeral home are Wednesday Dec. 26 from 5 to 8 PM, Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis School Endowment Fund, C/O St. Louis Rectory, 15 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570.