Martin Mason

MASON, Martin William Peacefully on June 18, 2011. Predeceased by his father, Arthur William, and survived by his loving wife Linda Campbell, son Andrew (Jessica Romkey), mother Mary Gwendoline and brothers Roger (Jean) and Rodney (Lynda). He will also be greatly missed by granddaughters Ava and Vivian, brother-in-law Dawson Campbell (Patricia), nieces Sarah, Hannah and Eliza and nephews Matthew, Graham, James and Paul. Martin was born and raised in London, England, where he attended Kilburn Grammar before graduating from Exeter University. After extensive travels across the globe, Martin settled in Canada, where, in September 1970, he met Linda at McMaster University while pursuing graduate studies. They were married on May 26, 1973 and spent 38 wonderful years together. Martin settled on a career in law after first beginning his professional career as a political science lecturer at Carleton University and the University of Saskatchewan. He worked in the Ottawa office of the firm of Gowling Lafleur Henderson LLP beginning in 1983, as an articling student, an associate and finally as partner. Martin was honoured to serve as Managing Partner of the Ottawa office between 2002 and 2006. He practiced in the areas of administrative law, constitutional law and civil litigation. This practice primarily brought him before the Federal Courts and tribunals such as the Patented Medicine Prices Review Board. Throughout the course of his career he also plead before the Supreme Court. Martin was a member of the Canadian Bar Association and served on its National and Ontario Councils and on various committees. From 1999, Martin was a member of the Federal Court Reports Advisory Committee responsible for reviewing cases in administrative and constitutional law. For the last thirteen years Martin served as adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa, where he taught constitutional law. Martin had a lifelong interest in politics, serving for a time as a riding association president and on the National Council of the P.C. Party of Canada between 1995 and 2000. Martin was known for his dedication to his work, his love of family, his good nature and his warm sense of humour. He will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by the many people whose lives he touched. A service to commemorate and celebrate his life will be held on June 23, 2011, 2pm at MacKay United Church (39 Dufferin Road, Ottawa). For those who wish, contributions in Martin's memory may be directed to Camp Trillium ( www.camptrillium.com ) or the University of Ottawa Heart Institute ( www.ottawaheart.ca ).