Donald Mason

Donald R. Mason, 81, passed away on January 26, after a short illness. Dad served in the Army, stationed in Japan in the 1940's. He was employed by several companies in his life. His favorite job was driving charter buses to the Indians games. Donald was a member of the Mogadore VFW where he had served as chaplain. Dad loved all sports, like his Dad, baseball was tops. Preceded in death by sons Roy Allan and Dani Charles. He is survived by Ruth E. Mason; daughters Dona (Larry) Snyder and Dale Learner; son Don (Kathy) Mason; and daughter Jinn (Cal) Gillispie; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-granddaughters; sister Irene Snyder; brother Chuck Mason; and numerous nieces and nephews who called him "Unk". To the man who could dance us all under the table: "Thanks for all the Memories."

I give you this One thought to keep: I am with you still; I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow. I am the diamond glints on snow I am the sunlight on ripened grain I am the gentle Autumn rain. When you awaken in the morning hush, I am the swift uplifting rush of quiet birds in circling flight, I am the soft stars that shine at night Do not think of me as gone. I am with you still in each new dawn. --Native American prayer



Calling hours will be Tuesday, 5-7 p.m. at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd. with military honors at 7 p.m. provided by Mogadore VFW Post 8487. Online condolences may be made at www.NewcomerFamily.com.