In Memory of Neil Edward Mason

We are very sorry to announce the passing of Paul's uncle Neil. We were very lucky to spend time with him just a couple of weeks ago at Auntie Sarah's wedding.

Neil Edward Mason, formerly of Bath, ME, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at Malcom Randall VA Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida.

Neil was born in Bath on September 19, 1944, the son of Paul and Una Haskell Mason. He graduated from Morse High School in 1962 and served in the US Navy from 1964 -1969. He worked for BIW, in the tin shop, from 1969 until he retired in 2004.

After retirement, Neil enjoyed traveling up and down the east coast to visit his children and grandchildren. He was an avid Red Sox fan and coached little league in Bowdoinham, ME for several years. He enjoyed playing golf with all his children and was adored by his grandchildren.

Neil is survived by daughter Deidre Grace Schultz, her husband Russell and their son Grayson of Gainesville, Florida; son Adam Neil Mason, his wife Taraleigh and their son Kilian of Columbia, Maryland; son Chief Petty Officer Eric Lang of Wahiawa, Hawaii and his sons Tyler and Trevor of Kingston, Washington; son Staff Sergeant Jesse Lang and his wife Heather and their children Samantha and Nicholas, of Dublin, Ireland and Jesse’s son Alexander Lang of Manchester, Maine; sister Nancy Mason Riley and her husband Michael of Venice Florida, and their children Shawn, Paul, James and Sarah.

Neil was well loved and will be dearly missed.

An internment ceremony will be Wednesday, January 6, at 2 o'clock PM at the Florida National Cemetery, 6502 SW 102nd Avenue, Bushnell, FL 33513.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the charity of your choice. All other correspondence may be sent to Deidre Schultz, 2701 NW 23^rd Blvd #CC194, Gainesville, FL 32605.