Simsbury, Connecticut
Mar 26, 1943 – Dec 31, 2016 (Age 73)
Clifton "Clif" Austin Mason, 73,of Simsbury, died peacefully at his home on December 31, 2016, of metastatic prostate cancer, with his wife Gail and daughter Heather DeRose by his side. Clif was the eldest son of Clifton T. and Lillian Mason of Canandaigua, NY. His mother continues to reside in...
Read MoreClif had many gifts: as a self-taught artist with a passion for intricate wood carvings; as a guy who easily transformed his canoe into a sailboat; as one who invited, and appreciated, conversation with others. His cheerful personality, easy demeanor, optimistic attitude, and infectious laugh brightened us all. And his love for his family never wavered. What a guy!
Pat and Paul Engelking
August 01, 2017 | Lowell, OR | Friend
Dear Gail, Heather and Family: I just recently learned about Clifton from Lynne (Bartishevich) Maslyn on a visit to Lyons. It is with tearful sadness but also with many happy thoughts and memories that I read the obituary. It is a beautiful and fitting tribute to such a dear man. I have such clear memories of Clifton, Paul, and the assorted siblings and cousins all laughing and cracking us up at the picnics and family events many years ago. It brings a smile to my face and warms my...
Karen Bartishevich and Family -Trumansburg, NY
July 15, 2017
Great Uncle Clif with Kora telling her the Bare Hill legend.
Mary Armstrong
January 18, 2017
Hi all, please make comments on this Carmon website so that we can keep them and treasure them. Thank you all for all your warm wishes.
Heather
January 15, 2017
To The Mason Family, Fond times at cdga class of 61. Clif was a lovely man. Frankie Young Long
January 13, 2017
To my old West lake Road neighbors, the Mason family.
So sad to read about Clif's passing. I can still remember him with that old Sea Scout boat during our boy scout days. He loved taking the helm.
Cherished memories of those days gone by will always be with us .
Bless you all.
Dave Monahan
January 12, 2017 | Lady Lake, FL
May God bless you and your family at this time
Eleanir Meath
January 12, 2017 | Newark, NY
Thoughts and love to Gail and Heather. I met Clif when he and Gail were first dating back in Hartford when we were all young. What I remember the most is the laughing we all shared and how much he loved Gail.
Carolyn Barford
January 11, 2017 | Santa Fe, NM
We have been in FL for two weeks and just read the Courant's Obits. So sorry to hear about Clif. Will always remember the twinkle in the eye while carrying Heather on his back each day to our house. Talking about his garden that Heather had just eaten an onion from. Taking the time for a few minutes of chat.
Gail, our thoughts and prayers are with you and Heather.
Barbara and Craig Douglas
January 11, 2017