Scott Carter Mason

Scott Carter Mason died on February 11, 2023, at age 90. He was born in Harford, CT but raised in Providence, RI, the son of Walker and Frances Carter Mason. Scott graduated from The Hotchkiss School in 1950 and the University of Virginia, class of 1954. At UVA, he was a member of the wrestling team, Eli Banana Ribbon Society, and Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity. Following graduation, he married his wife Carolyn and worked as a manager of Crawford & Company Insurance. Due to his work, he lived in Raleigh, NC, Barrington, RI, and South Dartmouth, MA. He later started his own advertising firm, Scott C. Mason Associates, and was active in many organizations. He was president of the Inter-Church Council of Greater New Bedford, board member of the Waterfront Historic Area League (WHALE), and member of the Wamsutta Club and Agawam Hunt Club. In the summer, the family resided in Annisquam, MA, where he served as commodore of the Annisquam Yacht Club. In 2001, Scott and Carolyn moved to Virginia Beach where he became a 15-year volunteer at Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital, a member of Galilee Episcopal Church, and the Princess Anne Country Club. Scott was pre-deceased in 2022 by his wife of 65 years and in 2015 by his precious daughter, Laura Mason Putney (Ed). He is survived by his son, Scott Jr. (Nina), and five grandchildren: Georgia and Lee Putney (Amanda), Lane Mason Allegrezza (Mike), Genie and Scout Mason. A memorial service will be held at Galilee Episcopal Church on Monday, February 27 at 1 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to WHALE or Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. Scotty lived a great life, was loved by many, and joins his beloved wife in eternal happiness. Online condolences may be made to the family at hdoliver.com.