Kenneth D. Mason, 100, of West Haven, entered eternal rest on October 9, 2021.
Mr. Mason was born in Linstead, Jamaica, West Indies, on May 23, 1921, a son of the late Richard Mason and Maudline Duncan Mason.
He was employed at the former Farrell Corporation as a Machinist for over 20 years and was a longtime parishioner of St. Martin de Porres Church in New Haven.
He leaves to cherish loving memories, his daughters, Patricia A. Mason, Marie Mason and Tracey Chamberlin (Joe); a son, Anthony Mason (Monica); stepdaughters, Ava Marie Howard and Paulette Anderson; two stepsons, Paul and Trevor Howard; 6 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 8 step-grandsons; 2 step-great grandsons; 2 step-great granddaughters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
He was predeceased by a grandson, Anthony Mason, Jr.; sisters, Evelyn Mason, Carmen Walsh and Lucille Thompson; and two brothers, Ambrose and Tony Mason.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, October 15, 2021, at 10:00 A.M. at St. Martin de Porres Church, 136 Dixwell Ave., New Haven. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:00-10:00 A.M. The burial will be in Beaverdale Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N. Michigan Ave., Fl. 17, Chicago, IL 60601 or to the Seasons Hospice and Palliative Care, 1579 Straits Turnpike, Unit 1E, Middlebury, CT 06762-1835. Anyone attending the services must wear a mask and adhere to all safety precautions.
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So sorry for your loss. May God continue to bless and comfort you all.
To the Family of Mr. Ken Mason,
We send our expressions of sympathy on the passing of Ken. We are grateful for the time we knew and spent with him. He was a man with a friendly and warm spirit and loved to talk with you about his experience and love of Jamaica in his wonderful Jamaican accent.
May he rest in peace. May his family be comforted by the fact that he was well taken care of by God and each of you for 100 years. May God bless you with His spirit of peace at this time.
Patsy, Marie and Tony… My sincere condolences to you and your families on the passing of your dad. I will keep you in prayer. May the peace of God overshadow you now and in the days ahead as you remember your dad.