Franklin Romaine “Doc” Mason of Worton, MD died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at South Miami Hospital in Florida. He was 82 years old.
Doc was born on February 9, 1929 in Worton, MD. He was the son of the late James Arthur and Rose Fogwell Mason. Doc worked as a Tree Surgeon for Asplundh until his retirement in 1991. He was member of the American Legion Post 36, and the Worton United Methodist Church. Doc enjoyed his vegetable garden, tinkering in his shop, boating, camping and carving meat for the church and the legion.
In addition to his wife of 60 years, Gwynne Mason, he is survived by his son; James F. Mason of Philadelphia, PA, his daughters; Carolyn M. Sparks of Laurel, DE and Phyllis Mason of Worton, MD, Five grandchildren; Melanie Trego, Lora Marino, Silver Gsell, Jennifer Gsell and Gray Mason and six great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, March 22, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Fellows, Helfenbein and Newnam Funeral Home Chestertown, MD where relatives and friends may call one hour prior (10-11). Interment will be in Chester Cemetery following the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Worton United Methodist Church care of Cathie Blakeney, 120 Pine Street Chestertown, MD 21620. Arrangements by: Fellows, Helfenbein & Newnam Funeral Home, P.A. 130 Speer Road Chestertown, MD. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.fhnfuneralhome.com.
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