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Francis Mason, age 63, of Guys Mills, PA passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on November 26, 2025. He was born on December 8, 1961, in Meadville, PA to the late Francis and Elizabeth Mason. He married Carrie Lilly on February 14, 1996. She survives.
Francis enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and fishing. He was his happiest when he was outdoors.
In addition to his beloved wife, Carrie, he is survived by his children, Cory Mason of Clinton, CT, Katie Mason of Ashtabula, OH and Sierra Watterson (Allen) of Guys Mills, PA; his grandchildren, Alex, Thaddeus, Dylan, Lillianna and Thatcher; his sister, Shelley Corder of Meadville, PA and his brother, James Mason of Guys Mills, PA and his four-legged best friend, Gizmo.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Cheyenne Mason.
There will be no public services at this time.
Please sign Francis’ online guestbook at www.hatheway-tedesco.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hatheway-Tedesco Funeral Home and Crematory, 614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335.
614 Baldwin Street, Meadville, PA 16335

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