Obituary of James Robert Mason

James Robert Mason, (Jimmy) (83) of Halifax peacefully passed away on June 28, 2024 at the Halifax Infirmary. Jimmy was predeceased by his loving parents; James and Edna Mason (Boutlier) As well as brother; Gordon Mason (Becky) Jimmy was also predeceased by his wife; Diana Mason Richardson. He is survived by his sister; Sylvia Burke,Dartmouth. Jimmy’s spirit will be carried on by his loving daughter; Susan Mason-Shanks (Stephen), Ontario, and his son; Robert Mason (Tilly),Hubley. Many Nephews and Nieces, friends and close family members. Jimmy will be missed most by his many grandchildren; Ashley (Kyle), Hubley, Christina (Tony) Dartmouth, Jaime (Kevin), Hubley, Matthew (Olivia), Hubley, Kayla (Nathanael),Hubley, Stephanie (Louis) Ontario, Tylor Ontario. Along with his many great grandchildren; Georgia, Max, Hazel, Teigan, Dalilah, Felicity, Maverick, and Grayson. James was known as Dad, and Jimmy. He devoted his life, with his mom (Edna) by his side to raise his children, after he lost the love of his life and mother to his kids at a very young age. In this short time Jimmy and Diana also lost a set of twins (named James and Diana) soon after birth whose lives have never been forgotten. James, Jimmy, Dad, Uncle, ol’man and Grand Dad. Grand Dad, being the most commonly used name, called by many. He will be remembered as independent, stubborn, a man of many words and someone who wasn’t afraid to tell his story. He never left you guessing as he would tell you exactly what he needed. His scooter gave him the freedom of Halifax, along with risky, and funny stunts.Jimmy had many tales about the Halifax shipyards, driving forklifts, and his nine lives. We will remember his sly laugh along with his quirky side grin when being bad. His “I love you” will be greatly missed. Let’s celebrate his life at TJ Tracey‘s funeral home 71 McQuade Lake Crescent, Beechville, N.S, B3S 1C4. Visitation 11 AM to 1 PM with a short service with Rev James Haughn officiating, and burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, we encourage donations to the Canadian VHL Alliance https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/40373