Kathleen Mary Mason

It is with much sadness the family of ‘Kay’ Mason announces her passing on January 13, 2017. Kay was born April 29, 1927 in Calgary, Alberta being the younger sister to Doreen (predeceased). She had a wonderful, active childhood, swimming, diving, horseback riding, skating, skiing, parties and happy times. Her family frequently traveled to the coast and Kay loved Vancouver. About 1946 she moved to Vancouver to attend UBC. December 1949 Kay married Arthur W. Mason (predeceased 1993) and she is survived by their 4 daughters, Penny (Mike) Pam (Leslye) Catherine (Ross) and Sue (Brent). Nana to Beth, Scott, Christopher, Sean and Teal; Grand-Nana to 5 great-grandchildren. Aunt to many nieces and nephews across Canada. She was employed by Simpsons-Sears in Burnaby for many years. In 1994, after retirement, Mom moved to Bowen Island alongside Catherine and Ross. She was very active in the community volunteering at the Library, participating in the Historical Society and SKY. At that time she purchased a knitting machine and devoted herself to designing and knitting a multitude of sweaters, scarves, hats, etc. She taught herself how to run and computer and digital cameras. She liked to push buttons. Mom loved traveling and visited many countries in Europe, with fond memories of visits to her roots in England and Scotland. Her move to West Vancouver coincided with her 80th birthday. She was so happy to walk the sea wall almost daily, to exercise at the West Vancouver Community Centre with new friends. Her great delight was the Tuesday Morning art Class at the Senior’s Centre. These last few years she has been a prolific painter of landscapes, portraits and abstracts. Strong and independent to the end she faced her health challenges with quiet determination. Kay was a firm believer in never thinking you are old, always learn new things, keep the mind active and don’t give up.

We are very grateful to Dr. Susanne Langley who generously helped Mom through the challenges and we very much appreciate everyone at Lion’s Gate Hospital, North Vancouver, where she was treated many times with much respect and dignity. In lieu of flowers should you choose, please forward any charitable donations to the Lion’s Gate Hospital Foundation. According to her instructions a Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday January 29, 2017 at 1:00 p.m.at First Memorial Boal Chapel 1505 Lillooet Road North Vancouver, BC.

Arrangements under the direction of First Memorial Funeral Services, North Vancouver, BC.