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JOHN MASON Obituary

MASON, John F. Of Dorchester, passed away on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. John will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 43 years, Marie M. (Hanson), his children, Maria Haines & her husband Jeffrey, Mary & her fiance Michael Groden, Carolyn Christopher & her husband Richard, and Thomas & his fiancee Stephanie Mullin. John was the cherished Papa of Christopher, Paige, Brenna, Devin, Mason, Ameila, Payton, Noel, Anja, Vera, and Charlotte. He is also survived by his sisters, Gertrude and Catherine, and many nieces and nephews.

Visiting hours in the Murphy Funeral Home, 1020 Dorchester Ave., DORCHESTER, on Friday from 5-8pm. Funeral Mass in St. Mark's Church, Saturday, July 8th at 10 am. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made in John's name to: The Boys & Girls Club of Dorchester, 1135 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125, www.bgcdorchester.org. For directions and messages of condolence, please visit jmurphyfh.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 5 to Jul. 7, 2017.

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Becky Mcginnis

July 17, 2017

John was one of the sweetest & nicest man I & my daughter had the pleasure of knowing. He treated us like family, as his entire family did. He will remain in my heart forever & I will remember him always out working in the yard & that smile! My prayers are with all the family. I love each of you so much!

Margie & Mike Delaney

July 7, 2017

Dear Marie and Family,
We'll keep you all in our thoughts and in our prayers.

Debbie Jordan

July 6, 2017

You will be missed, John.
You were a wonderful husband, father and grandfather.
Marie, I will keep you in my prayers.

Dianne Mason

July 5, 2017

John leaves us with many happy memories.He will be missed. Love to the family.

Suzanne Burke

July 4, 2017

Uncle Johnny was a great man. Love to all in this very sad time.

Kathy & Paul Hanson

July 4, 2017

Sleep in eternal peace John
Gods greatest gift has been returned to god !!

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1020 Dorchester Ave, Dorchester, MA 02125

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