Mary A. (Rice) Mason died Tuesday, April 29, at her home. She was the wife of the late John D. Mason. Born in British Columbia, Canada, she was raised and educated in Edinburgh, Scotland, Indiana, and Detroit, MI, and was a graduate of Everett Schools. Mrs. Mason was a longtime resident of Stoughton, formerly living in Florida and on Cape Cod. She was a hairdresser and a homemaker. Mrs. Mason was a member of the Massachusetts Catholic Women's Guild at Immaculate Conception Church for many years. In her free time, she enjoyed photography, crafts, sewing and spending time with her family.
Beloved Mother of Ann M. Mason and her husband James Perry of VA, Joseph D. Mason and his wife Sandra Bolton of Hyde Park, Karen G. Mason and her husband Robert Naughton of Westwood, Mary Labbe and her husband Al, Joan Nesse and her husband William of Dartmouth, Catherine T. Mason of Sharon, Elizabeth J. Christiansen and her husband Robert of Medford. She was the sister of the late Elizabeth Statkus Griffin. Mrs. Mason is also survived by 11 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Visiting Hours will be held in the Farley Funeral Home, 358 Park St. (Rt. 27) Stoughton on Friday Morning, May 2, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM followed by a Funeral Mass at Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton at 1 PM. Additional Visiting Hours will be held Friday Evening from 6-8 PM. Donations in her memory may be sent to Boston Catholic TV, PO Box 9196, Watertown, MA 02471.