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Edward A. Mason

1959 - 2023

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1959

DIED

2023

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Edward Mason Obituary

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of SMSgt Edward A. Mason (ret) on 20 Feb 2023 after a battle with cancer. Ed served on active duty in AFTAC from July 1977 - July 2001.

After retirement, he spent a short time at ZELTEC then returned to the AFTAC building as a GS until his passing.

Ed is survived by his wife Rosanne of 42 years, daughter Jessica, son-in-law Robert, grandson Ralph, mother Margaret, sister Louise, and his brothers Pat, John, Dan, Michael, and Robert. Ed was preceded in death by his father, William Mason and brother James.

Ed will be buried in a Private Ceremony in his hometown of Bennington Vermont on March 8th. Funeral service with be held at Mahar and Son funeral home on March 8th at 11 o'clock for family and close friends.

The family is requesting that donations in Edwards's memory be made to St Francis Reflections Lifestage Care, 250 N Wickham Road, Melbourne FL 32935 or the Wounded Warriors Foundation through the office of the Mahar Funeral Home, 628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201.

Ed's smile, wit, and sense of humor will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Bennington Banner on Mar. 4, 2023.

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Your daughter

March 11, 2023

I you and miss you beyond words. Forever and always. Come see me in my dreams!

Kathi Atkins

March 8, 2023

Ed Mason was one of the nicest, kindest man I ever had the honor of knowing! He had great wisdom, and a heart of gold! He will be missed by many. But his memory will live on in our hearts! Rest in Peace knowing that you touched many lives, especially mine! Tell Greg he is missed!
Thoughtfully,
Kathi Atkins

Barb and Don Tosti

March 4, 2023

We are so sorry for your loss. You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. You will be missed. God bless all of you. Barb and Don Tosti

Diana and Ron Seroski

February 28, 2023

Deepest condolences Rosanne, Jessica and family. May God be with you all as you Journey through this season of grief.Ed is wrapped in God's loving arms, with no pain or suffering for all eternity. Our prayers or with you all, Diana and Ron

Kathleen Leduc

February 26, 2023

RIP. You will be missed. You were a great soldier,husband and father.

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11:00 a.m.

Mahar and Son funeral home

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Mahar Funeral Home and Cremation Services - Bennington

628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201

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