Al Mason's Widow

[A. Mason]

The late naval architect Al Mason's widow, Christine Mason, died of Alzheimer's on June 18th, 2008 at home under hospice care with her daughter by her side. She was 92 years old.

Anita C. Mason

[Thad]

Condolences and best wishes, Anita. Thank you.

[Hwyl]

Thank you for letting us know, she must have lived an interesting life

Er cof anwyl

[botebum]

Condolences to you and your family, Anita.

Doug

[StevenBauer]

So sorry Anita. I remember you sharing how difficult it has been for you. It sure is tough being the caregiver. It seems there is never enough thanks.
So thank you for letting us know.

Steven

[Hughman]

condolences to you and your family.

Pax.

[paladin]

So sorry Anita. Condolences and best wishes. Don't be a stranger.

[The Bigfella]

Best wishes Anita. Mum went the same way - its very tough. Take time for yourself now.

[PaulC]

We too are sorry. Could you put a link to her obituary up if you have a chance. I also think it will tell of a very interesting life.
Thanks!

[mmd]

I have just recieved word via another source of Mrs. Mason's passing. I hope that all the good wishes and sympathies expressed by Forumites will help in some small way to reduce the pain of Anita's loss.

[Captain Blight]

So sorry Anita. Condolences and best wishes. Don't be a stranger.
Signed. Be well.

[Joe ( Cold Spring on Hudson )]

Sorry for your troubles, My condolences to you and your family

[htom]

My condolences as well, Anita. Thank you for all you've done.

[rufustr]

Condolences and best wishes to you and your family.

[Mike Field]

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Thanks for sharing this with us, Anita. Please accept my sympathy for you and your family.

[Concordia...41]

Good morning Anita -

It was nice to see your name posting, but I'm sorry for the circumstances.

Please accept my condolences and sympathy for you and your family.

- Margo Geer

[Ian McColgin]

Condolences. I know from my own mother that Altheimers has very diverse manifestations and that aging is not for the feint of heart. Your life celebrates both your parents most fittingly.

[A. Mason]

My mother's obituary can be viewed at <http://www.struveandlaporte.com>. Click on the tab for obituaries, and you will see her name.

A video with music honoring my mother is viewable at <http://montereyjohn.com/Misc_Vids/Christine.wmv>.

Not only was my mother proud of her Norwegian heritage, but so was my father. He enjoyed attending Norwegian festival events. When he died people were very surprised to learn that he was not Norwegian.

They both shared a love of the sea and sailing. Mother was the better sailor but never let anyone know about it.

Whenever an interviewer wanted to include information about her in an article about my father, she was adamant that there be no references to her. She wanted nothing to detract from publicity about my father. Mother was an integral part of the family business but neither wanted nor needed any recognition for her role.

When it came time for a permanent memorial for my father's grave, she picked out the stone and demanded that I design the headstone according to her directives. She was my father's greatest and most loyal fan of his work.

Anita

[PaulC]

Thank you for the link to the obituary. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.