William C. "Bill" Mason, Sr., passed away on December 7, 2011, three days before his 72nd birthday, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua NH, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous five year battle with cancer. He was born in Goffstown NH on December 10, 1939, a son of Edwin Emery and Jennie Marie (Greenough) Mason.
Bill lived in Mont Vernon NH and Milford NH for most of his life and graduated from Milford High School in 1960. He worked for many years in the architectural door and hardware industry for Craftsmen, Inc., J.M. Power Associates, and Mason Metal Doors in Milford. Later, Bill was a successful self-employed antique furniture dealer. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, completing puzzles, drawing, woodworking, and making original handmade toys, games, and unique gifts for his family.
Bill was predeceased by his brothers James R. Mason of Mont Vernon and Fredric R. Mason of Milford and sister Joanne E. Lauziere of Fairfield CA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leslie (Stearns) Mason of Milford; son William C. Mason, Jr. and wife Ann of Raymond NH; daughter Lori J. Card and husband,Michael of Milford; and son Thomas E. Mason, Sr., and wife Shannon of Milford. Bill was the proud "Papa" to nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Aquizap and husband Nicholas, Stephen Card and wife Tawni, David Card, Morgan Mason, Riley Mason, Thomas Mason, Brady Mason, Lily Mason, and Olivia Mason; great-granddaughters Addison and Harlie Card. Bill was also survived by his brothers Robert E. Mason of Manchester NH, and Dana R. Mason and wife Helen of Greenville; sisters Cynthia L. Hobbs and husband Robert of Clearwater FL, and Mary L. Holt and husband Mark of Wilton NH; brother-in-law Charles B. Lauziere of California; sister-in-law Jane E. Mason of Florida; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.
Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery in Mont Vernon NH.
(obituary from Smith & Heald Funeral Home in Milford NH)
Bill lived in Mont Vernon NH and Milford NH for most of his life and graduated from Milford High School in 1960. He worked for many years in the architectural door and hardware industry for Craftsmen, Inc., J.M. Power Associates, and Mason Metal Doors in Milford. Later, Bill was a successful self-employed antique furniture dealer. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, completing puzzles, drawing, woodworking, and making original handmade toys, games, and unique gifts for his family.
Bill was predeceased by his brothers James R. Mason of Mont Vernon and Fredric R. Mason of Milford and sister Joanne E. Lauziere of Fairfield CA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leslie (Stearns) Mason of Milford; son William C. Mason, Jr. and wife Ann of Raymond NH; daughter Lori J. Card and husband,Michael of Milford; and son Thomas E. Mason, Sr., and wife Shannon of Milford. Bill was the proud "Papa" to nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Aquizap and husband Nicholas, Stephen Card and wife Tawni, David Card, Morgan Mason, Riley Mason, Thomas Mason, Brady Mason, Lily Mason, and Olivia Mason; great-granddaughters Addison and Harlie Card. Bill was also survived by his brothers Robert E. Mason of Manchester NH, and Dana R. Mason and wife Helen of Greenville; sisters Cynthia L. Hobbs and husband Robert of Clearwater FL, and Mary L. Holt and husband Mark of Wilton NH; brother-in-law Charles B. Lauziere of California; sister-in-law Jane E. Mason of Florida; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.
Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery in Mont Vernon NH.
(obituary from Smith & Heald Funeral Home in Milford NH)
William C. "Bill" Mason, Sr., passed away on December 7, 2011, three days before his 72nd birthday, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua NH, surrounded by his loving family after a courageous five year battle with cancer. He was born in Goffstown NH on December 10, 1939, a son of Edwin Emery and Jennie Marie (Greenough) Mason.
Bill lived in Mont Vernon NH and Milford NH for most of his life and graduated from Milford High School in 1960. He worked for many years in the architectural door and hardware industry for Craftsmen, Inc., J.M. Power Associates, and Mason Metal Doors in Milford. Later, Bill was a successful self-employed antique furniture dealer. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, completing puzzles, drawing, woodworking, and making original handmade toys, games, and unique gifts for his family.
Bill was predeceased by his brothers James R. Mason of Mont Vernon and Fredric R. Mason of Milford and sister Joanne E. Lauziere of Fairfield CA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leslie (Stearns) Mason of Milford; son William C. Mason, Jr. and wife Ann of Raymond NH; daughter Lori J. Card and husband,Michael of Milford; and son Thomas E. Mason, Sr., and wife Shannon of Milford. Bill was the proud "Papa" to nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Aquizap and husband Nicholas, Stephen Card and wife Tawni, David Card, Morgan Mason, Riley Mason, Thomas Mason, Brady Mason, Lily Mason, and Olivia Mason; great-granddaughters Addison and Harlie Card. Bill was also survived by his brothers Robert E. Mason of Manchester NH, and Dana R. Mason and wife Helen of Greenville; sisters Cynthia L. Hobbs and husband Robert of Clearwater FL, and Mary L. Holt and husband Mark of Wilton NH; brother-in-law Charles B. Lauziere of California; sister-in-law Jane E. Mason of Florida; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.
Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery in Mont Vernon NH.
(obituary from Smith & Heald Funeral Home in Milford NH)
Bill lived in Mont Vernon NH and Milford NH for most of his life and graduated from Milford High School in 1960. He worked for many years in the architectural door and hardware industry for Craftsmen, Inc., J.M. Power Associates, and Mason Metal Doors in Milford. Later, Bill was a successful self-employed antique furniture dealer. In his retirement, Bill enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, completing puzzles, drawing, woodworking, and making original handmade toys, games, and unique gifts for his family.
Bill was predeceased by his brothers James R. Mason of Mont Vernon and Fredric R. Mason of Milford and sister Joanne E. Lauziere of Fairfield CA.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Leslie (Stearns) Mason of Milford; son William C. Mason, Jr. and wife Ann of Raymond NH; daughter Lori J. Card and husband,Michael of Milford; and son Thomas E. Mason, Sr., and wife Shannon of Milford. Bill was the proud "Papa" to nine grandchildren: Elizabeth Aquizap and husband Nicholas, Stephen Card and wife Tawni, David Card, Morgan Mason, Riley Mason, Thomas Mason, Brady Mason, Lily Mason, and Olivia Mason; great-granddaughters Addison and Harlie Card. Bill was also survived by his brothers Robert E. Mason of Manchester NH, and Dana R. Mason and wife Helen of Greenville; sisters Cynthia L. Hobbs and husband Robert of Clearwater FL, and Mary L. Holt and husband Mark of Wilton NH; brother-in-law Charles B. Lauziere of California; sister-in-law Jane E. Mason of Florida; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and aunts.
Burial was in Green Lawn Cemetery in Mont Vernon NH.
(obituary from Smith & Heald Funeral Home in Milford NH)
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