Richard Alan Mason

GLENS FALLS --- Richard Alan Mason, 86, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 13, 2025.

Born June 16, 1938, in Rochester he was the son of Donald and Carolyn (Post) Mason.

Richard graduated from Rush Henrietta High School in 1956 and went on to serve in the United States Army from October 2, 1956, until July 31, 1959. Following his service, he earned his associate degree from Adirondack Community College. He was the owner of Adirondack Installers & Maintenance Co. and had various other jobs throughout his life, including sales manager at Daggett’s Vending and sales associate at Toadflax Nursery. He was also the Ward 2 Supervisor for Warren County and the AHL Off Ice Official for the Adirondack Red Wings. 

Richard was an avid golfer, and a member of both the Tee-Bird Country Club and Glens Falls Country Club. He was also an Elks member for 38 years with the BPOE #81.

He married Sheila Terry on October 7, 1961, at St. Mary’s Church. 

In addition to his parents, Richard was predeceased by his wife, Sheila (Terry) Mason.

Those left to cherish his memory are his children, Jill and Scott Mason; grandchildren, Amanda Mason, Samantha Lane, Sarah Enns, Meresa Dailey, and Andrew Clement; and great-grandchildren, Nolan Lane, Porter Lane, Cecilia Lane, Olivia Dailey, Lila Dailey, Everett Enns, and Elsie Enns.

Visitation will take place Tuesday, June 24, 2025, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804.

A graveside ceremony with military honors will be held Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Gerald B. H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery. 

Condolences and floral arrangements may be sent directly to Baker Funeral Home, 11 Lafayette St., Queensbury, NY 12804, or through www.bakerfuneralhome.com.