MASON: Suddenly, at his residence, on Thursday, October 5, 2023, John Leroy Mason of Dashwood, age 67. Loved father and father-in-law of Shawn Mason and Karen Ashe of Dashwood, Tracy and Paul Noon of London, Stephanie and Josh Dougall of Hensall. Cherished grandpa of Leah and Brandon Noon and Grant and Mallory Dougall. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Larry and Gail Mason of Zurich, Ron Mason and Sophie Coolman-Mason of Centralia, the late Bonnie (2019) and Jordy Speake of Grand Bend, twin sister Judy Mason and friend Steve Dennis of London, William Mason and Doug Mason both of Exeter. Fondly remembered by his companion Gloria Pear, his former wife Natalie (Lockie) Mason of Hensall, and his nieces, nephews and their families. Predeceased by his parents Gerald Dean and Joy (Desjardine) Mason and nephew Jeremy Mason. At the family’s request, cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life for Family and Friends will be held at the Dashwood Community Centre on Saturday, October 14, 2023, from 2 to 5 p.m., with words of Remembrance at 3:30 p.m. Arrangements entrusted to the T. Harry Hoffman & Sons Funeral Home, Dashwood. John proudly invented and patented a laser guided grading device called the “Johnny Blade”. He was well known for his whistling abilities, especially O Canada. If desired, memorial donations (payable directly) to Canadian Cancer Society, the Heart and Stroke Foundation or the Alzheimer Society.
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Xavier and Ruthanne Boogemans
We are so sorry to hear of Johns passing We are thinking of Johns Family and send Our Sympathy.
Xavier unfortunately found out about the celebration of Johns life to late as he has many memories of them working together Xavier and Ruthanne
Peggy and Ernie Hohner
So very sorry for this loss. He was a best friend to so many people. We will miss him dearly. Not sure who will debate the many issues of life . He was an amazing man with a great tendency to drive me personally crazy. Love to the Mason family. Our hearts are broken.
Natalie Lockie Mason
Fly high Johnny, you’re in my heart forever
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Our condolences to all the Mason family.
We had John do work for us a number of times.
He always liked to talk when you would run into
him out & about.
Always smiling.
Sincere Sympathy,
Glen & Peggy Restemayer
Ellen Green
To the Mason family,
My sincere sympathy to all the family. John grew up on the next side road to me and we attended the one room school house at Blackbush starting in grade one. If I remember John was shy at that time and had a cute little grin(along with his twin Judy). Ran into John periodically and he always had time to chat.
My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Ellen (Greb) Green
Pete and Gloria McFalls
Natalie and family,
We were so sorry to hear about John’s passing. Haven’t seen him for a few years. Far too young.
Pete and Gloria McFalls
BLAINE PRYCE
Condolence to John’s family. It was always great to work with golf with or just sit around and shoot the shit with .A chat with John was always one that was lively One of the greatest whistlers around he will be missed Blaine Pryce and Kathy Mckellar
Rob Dodd
One of the best hunting buddies that we got to share memories with, many laughs over years, he will be sadly missed, rest easy John. Condolences to the Family
Rob Jr. & Rob Sr. Dodd
Carolanne Doig
I am so sorry to hear of John’s sudden passing. John helped construct our golf course and along with his brothers they helped create some very beautiful holes. John stunned us all when he whistled our national anthem at the first Seaforth Country Classic. I am happy to hear he had success with his “Johnny Blade” as he was so enthusiastic and anxious to “get ‘er done”. To all John’s family and friends, my sincere sympathy. Carolanne Doig
Clare & Brenda (Parsons) Martene
To: John’s Family & Friends . . .
Words, no matter how kind can’t mend your heartache. Please accept our deepest condolences on the loss of John. Your family has experienced a huge loss with his passing. As you gather to mourn his passing, may loving memories of an amazing man replace your tears with smiles of happy times together . . . may you find strength in each other now & in the difficult days ahead. John’s devoted love of his family & those he held dear will forever live on in your hearts as precious memories & his legacy will live on in all of you. We extend our sincerest condolences, thoughts & prayers to you all at this very heartbreaking time. God Bless!
Sincerely, Clare & Brenda Martene & Family Xo Xo
George and Sue Wilson
Natalie, Shawn, Tracy, Stephanie and families, Gloria, Mason family, we send our heartfelt condolences. John had a big personality, laugh and smile. He lit up a room. Cherish your precious memories. Keep smiling. Hugs and prayers.
Donald A Russell
Our condolences to the Mason family, John was a great father, family man. Hard worker. he loved fishing in the French river, he always have a great story about the fish he caught, but even a bigger store about the one that got away Lol. will miss him, had a couple of good conversations with him this summer.
Donald Russell and Anne Russell.
Lynda Gaiser
Our sincere condolences to John’s family. He was always such a happy, friendly guy whenever we would run into him.
Cherish all of those memories that you hold forever. Denton and Lynda Gaiser
Linda Anderson
Sending our sincere condolences to the Mason family. May you find peace and comfort in recalling all the treasured memories and laughs John left with us. I am sure he is whistling his way towards his next adventure. He will be missed beyond words.
Mike Brannon and Linda Anderson
Peggy Wilkinson
Gloria:
Mom and I are sorry to learn of John’s passing, Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and all of John’s family during this difficult time….
Rick & Marilyn Vandenbussche
Stephanie, Josh and family, sorry for the loss of your dad.
Liz Campbell
To the Mason Family, our thoughts are with you at this sad time. John sure knew how to have fun. RIP John
Sincerely Ron Kennedy and Liz Campbell
Fiona koehler
Deepest sympathy to John’s family. Gone too soon.
Fond memories of the few times we dated at Koehler family reunions. Sending l hugs and love, Fiona and Keith Koehler
judy lovell
To the Mason family
Shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing. We go way back to the days of walking to a one room school house. (Blackbush) When our path’s crossed, he always had a hug, a story to tell and a smile on his face. You will be missed by many. RIP cuz
Jamie and Barb Caldwell
So sorry for the families loss. John always took time to speak and always had a smile. Cherish your memories.
Scot morgan
Sorry for your loss John was a great guy and always talked when we ran into each other, he will be missed greatly.Scot Morgan &Judy Parsons
Jim Oesch
My sincere condolences to Johns family . He always had a smile on his face
Jim Oesch
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Mason family
Shocked and saddened to hear of John’s passing. First met him at the Dungannon tractor pulls. An experience and memory we will never forget. Rest easy John.
Greg and Cheryl Becker
Marilyn Taylor
Natalie and family
May happy memories help you through this difficult time of losing a husband and Dad!
Jeremy Becker
Sincere condolences to the Mason Family & Gloria. John was a great neighbour & we enjoyed many trips to the tractor pulls, Men’s nights and golf tournaments, and the most recent Manitoulin fishing trip 2 weeks ago. He will surely be missed by all who crossed paths with him.
Keith and Kim Hurman
Condolences to all of John’s family, Sorry to hear of your loss .
John will be missed in a big way by many. He was a great friend and a guy who could make anyone smile. I will miss the great stories of all his travels and seeing the amazing ideas and inventions come to life in his garage. Thanks for all the good times and all the help threw out the years John. He lived and enjoyed life more than most because he made the best use out the time he was given .Till we meet again Johnny. RIP .
from Keith ,Kim ,Jake, Danielle and Samantha
Leon and Helen Coolman
Our condolences to the family on your sudden loss. Hold your memories close to help you through this sad time.
Elaine Clarke (Ducharme)
My thoughts and prayers go out to all of Johnny’s family. I am sorry to hear of his passing
Elaine
Doris Wragg
I am so sorry to hear this news. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family. Doris Wragg
Karn Durdin
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of John’s family. We are so sorry to hear of his passing. May your memories keep you strong.
Karn Durdin and Don Thornton
Chris Watson
We meant John at the tractor pulls in Lucknow along with his self built J pod, telling us stories about his build beside a fire on the trailer we laughed, a big horned golf cart tour through the camp ground..great memories, you will be missed condolences to his family..
Bev & Chris
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Our sincere sympathy to John’s family. Treasure your precious memories forever. He will be deeply missed.
Raye and Dianne Armstrong
Beverly Edwards
Sorry for the families loss,,such sad news. Condolences
Julie Webb Ritchie
You are all our thoughts and prayers Ray and Joan Webb and Family
Kaylee Oliver
Condolences to Shawn, Steph, Tracey, Natalie and families. All of the family as well. John was a great guy, cherish all the memories. Hold each other close.
I am so sorry