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Barbara Ann Mason

1943 - 2023

Barbara Ann Mason obituary, 1943-2023, Centerbrook, CT

BORN

1943

DIED

2023

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Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home

34 Main Street

Centerbrook, Connecticut

Barbara Mason Obituary

Barbara Ann Mason, 79, of Chester, passed away peacefully on Saturday August 12, 2023 in Middlesex Hospital. Born on August 21, 1943 she was one of 21 children of the late Joseph Frederick Smith and Marion (Molyneux) Smith. She loved animals and was a kind, humble and giving person but above all was the dedicated matriarch of the family. Barbara is survived by her son Robert Window Smith (Gwen), Donald Louis Mason Jr., John J. Mason Sr., Deborah Mason, brother, John Smith and sister, Catherine Saunders, 6 grandchildren and 15 adored great-grandchildren. Sadly Barbara is predeceased by her parents, siblings, beloved daughter Billy Joe Mason and best friend Arthur Henry Bach.

Friends and family may call on Wednesday August 23, 2023 from 5-7p.m. with a service at 6:45 p.m. at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home 34 Main Street Centerbrook, CT 06409. Burial will take place at Riverview Cemetery in Old Saybrook on August 24, 2023 at 11:30 a.m. To leave an online expression of sympathy to the family please visit rwwfh.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Aug. 20, 2023.

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Kathy

August 24, 2023

So sorry for your loss prayers

Dave Muckle

August 23, 2023

Grief is hard, but, remembering is good. . .
nice lady, good neighbor . . .

Kathleen Adamec

August 23, 2023

To Deborah so sorry for the loss of your mom your in my thoughts and prayers

The Butterfield family

August 17, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

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23

Calling hours

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home

34 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409

Aug

23

Service

6:45 p.m.

Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home

34 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409

Aug

24

Burial

11:30 a.m.

Riverview Cemetery

Old Saybrook, CT

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Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home

34 Main Street, Centerbrook, CT 06409

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