Peacefully, at home in Highlands 2, RR 1 Dashwood, with family by his side on Thursday, July 19, 2018 in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Jean (Jennison) Mason for 47 years. Dear father of Sara Mason of Hamilton, and Jeff and Kate Mason of Grand Bend. Dear papa to Luke, Sam, and Annie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Peter and Nancy Mason of Bayfield; Karen and Richard Collens of Calgary, Margaret and Larry Desjardine, Bill and Judi Jennison, Richard and Wendy Jennison, Dwight and Sharon Jennison, Gary and Beth Jennison, and Steven and Cokey Jennison all of Grand Bend. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. Paul will also be deeply missed by his lawn and cars. Predeceased by his parents Graham and Vera Mason, his mother and father-in-law Eveleen and Bob Jennison, a nephew Bil, and his granddog Zeke.
A private family service will be held at the Haskett Funeral Home, 370 William Street, Exeter on Monday morning, followed by a public Celebration of Life Service at the Exeter Legion, 316 William Street, Exeter on Monday, July 23rd from 2-5 PM, with Words of Remembrance held at 3 PM. Cremation with interment Exeter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations Ronald McDonald House, South Huron Hospital Foundation – Jessica’s House, or the charity of your choice would be appreciated by the family.
Karen Jones
Jean … I have just found this notice. I am so sorry and I am thinking of you with much affection. Take care.
Karen Jones (Gilmar)
Ken and Kim Pinder
Jean and family
Ken and I were so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He will be missed by so many. Thinking of you .
Nancy-Rae and Bob Lovie
Jeff and Kate..our deepest sympathy to you and your family at this sad time. Cherish the memories..
Chris Watson
Jeans and family am so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.. I had the pleasure of working with him at Kongskile he took pride in everything. Heaven’s grass will be perfect.. Hugs n prayers
Marty and Laura Overholt
Dear Jean and Family
Paul was always a special team mate on hockey teams. He always had a positive attitude and a smile on his face. God Bless you and your family. You are in our prayers.
Bill & Joanne Hodge
Jean & Family, Sorry to hear about Paul. Our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Jenni, Josh and Connor DeBlock Kreller
Jean, Sara, Jeff and Kate – we are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during these times. (Connor wants to give big hugs to Annie too).
Anne Wilton
Jean I am so sorry you will miss Paul so much.
I want you to know I’ve been thinking of you and I pray that you will find comfort daily.
Rick and Vanda Miles
We are saddened by the news of Paul’s passing. During my time with Kongskilde, I always found Paul easy to get along with. We, shared more than a few jokes, and a few wobbly pops from time to time. He was a great guy and I am proud to say I knew him. My heart goes out to you and your family Jean, at this difficult time.
Bryan McAllister
Our deepest condolences to Jean, Jeff, Sara and family. So very sorry to hear the news of Paul’s passing. Hold close the love and many happy memories you have during this difficult time. Thinking of you all.
Love and sympathy from the McAllister family
Jeff DeBlock
Mason and Jennison families – My thoughts are with you during this time of sadness and sorry to hear of the loss of Paul.
Tom and Muriel Dalrymple
Jean..Sarah and Jeff….hard to believe…..thinking of you….hugs….Mim and Tom Dalrymple
Dianne Biggam
Hi Jean – Joy told me yesterday that Paul had passed away, so sorry to hear this news, he was way too young, thank goodness for your large kind family and your kids and grandkids. Wishing you only the best in the future as you grieve your loss today!
Marion McCarter
Jean, Sara, Jeff and families
Thinking of you at this sad and difficult time. Looking at the pics of Vera and Graham brings back a lot of memories from the past. All of the memories and his smile and gentle manner will now become a treasure that you will carry in your hearts forever as you journey forward. Taken far too young. Deepest Sympathy.
Marion McCarter
Jim Turnbull
To Jean and family , we offer our deepest condolences at this time. We will always hold special memories of Paul as he was such a great guy and a pleasure to be around. Jim & Suzy Turnbull
Doug and Cathy Ellison
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family Jean.
Doug and Patty Webber
Jean and family. We are so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.
I’m sure you will have a lot of great memories that will always keep him with you.
Doug and Patty Webber
Ken and Sandi Bergmann
Jean and Family, We were saddened to hear of Paul’s passing; the loss of a warm, loving man who was always quick with a smile. Please accept our condolences at this time of mourning.
Dave and Karen Hill
Dear Jean, Sarah and Jeff,
We are so sorry for your loss, Paul was such a nice man always .
May your loving memories warm your heart at this difficult time.
Dave and Karen (McArthur) Hill
George and Sue Wilson
Jean, Sara, Jeff and Kate and family, Peter and Nancy and Jennison family, You have our heartfelt sympathy on Paul’s passing. He was a kind man, always a gentleman. Cherish your wonderful memories. May you find peace and comfort from your family and friends. Hugs and prayers, George and Sue Wilson
Michele Bernardi
Dear Jean & family
Paul was such a sweet and friendly man. We will miss his smile and waves driving by in his beloved sports car. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
Michele & Keith
Hank Gosar
Dear Jean & family
I’m saddened to hear this news. Paul and I shared some good times in our school days. My visits with you both in recent years were always memorable.
Sincere condolences on the passing of a great person, one who I was happy to call a friend.
Geoff & Julie Maver
Jeff, Kate, Luke, Sam, Annie and family
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of your dear Dad and Papa. We are thinking of you. May your memories of happy times together bring you some comfort.
Sincere sympathy,
Geoff & Julie
Milt & Barb Dietrich
Our sincere condolences to all on Paul’s passing……..thinking of you at this sad time.
Carrie & Gerald Van Osch
Dear Jean and Family, Sincere sympathy in your great loss. We remember Paul as a quite gentle man with a huge smile. Often giving a morning wave on your way to the beach. He will be missed by many in Highland 2 but know that his smile lives on…we see it in the many beautiful pictures that you have posted.
Thoughts and Prayers
Marion McCurdy
Sending my sincere sympathy , Jean, to your whole family. So sorry for the loss of Paul. His wonderful memories live on . God bless.
Jayne Edmonds
So very sorry to hear of your loss. My deepest condolences to all of you at this most difficult time.
Darlene Porter, Lois Porter
Jean and family thinking of you in your loss of Paul . May you be comforted in memories and his smile , mild manner . Thinking of you , Jennison and Mason Families.
Deb Cooper
Dear Jean, Sara, Jeff and Kate and families and Jennison Family
We are thinking of you at this sad time.I’m sure that all your great memories of Paul,Your Dad and Grandpa and Brother-in-law will bring many smiles to your faces
Deb(Preszcator) and Dave Cooper
Guido & Carol Coolman
Sara
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Yvonne Elliott
To Jean and your family
May your family and friends bring you the comfort needed today and all the tomorrows ahead.
Jean, your cherished memories of the ‘Love of your Life’ will be a blessing in going forward, one day at a time.
Thinking of you at this time.
My condolences to you all.
Yvonne (Jaques) Elliott
Guido & Carol Coolman
Sara
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of your father.
Thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.
Jim Wilkin
Dear Jean Sarah Jeff and Peter
I was very saddened to hear of your loss on the passing of Paul.
It has been many years since we have crossed paths but time caught up when I heard the news.
May you find comfort and peace in your time of grief with your memories of Paul.
My heartfelt condolences go to you and your families
Jim
Margie Austin
So very sorry for the loss if a great guy
Always had a smile
Thinking of you Jeff and family
Jean and Sara
Hugs to all
Cheryl and Bill Dinnin
We send our deepest condolences to your family for your loss. May your memories of the life you shared together with your children, grandchildren and friends become ever sweeter.
Julianne Varley
Jean and family, my heart is with you ????.
Wes & Christine Hodgson
Jean and family, so sorry to hear about Paul. We send our deepest sympathy to the Jennison & Mason families at this difficult time. Wes recalls the many wonderful years he & Paul worked together at Kongskilde. He was a great to work with. Cherish the wonderful memories you have made together.
Dave Frayne
To Jean, Jeff and family:
Sorry to learn of Paul’s passing. I have many good memories of him and I hope your memories bring you comfort in the future.
Patti Stanley and Ross Alexander
Jean and Family
Our deepest sympathies. Paul was a great neighbour. He always spoke kind words. Beautiful slide show of memories that were made.
Steve and Nancy Turnbull
Jean and Family Our sincere sympathy go out to you and your family for the loss of Paul, May all you happy memories help you through this difficult time,
Harley zeehuisen
Fond memories in my heart of a great buddy and my best man and my sympathy to Jean and all the family
Wendi and John Schwindt
Dear Jean, Sara, Jeff and Kate…so very sorry to read about Paul. He was such a kind man with a twinkle in his eye. You will miss him…keep all the good memories close to your hearts.
Glenda Waddell
Jean and Family
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time
Glenda Paul Waddell
Kathy Thompson
Jean & Family
I’m sorry for your loss . Beautiful slideshow of memories that You & Paul created ❤️
Kathy Desjardine Thompson
Doug & Debbie Procter
Jean, Sara, Jeff and families
Our heartfelt sympathy to you and your family. Let the good times you shared with Paul carry you through this difficult time. Keeping all of your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Randy and Vicki Geoffrey
Jean and family, so sorry to hear about Paul. We send our deepest sympathy to all of you at this difficult time. A good man!
Kim Mckay
Jean and family
My deepest condolences in the loss of Paul, May your happy memories help to console you in this very sad time.
Don & Joan Heywood
Jean, Sara, Jeff and family|
So sorry to hear of your great loss. Cherish the wonderful memories forever. SIncerely Don & Joan
Shirley and Paul Hazelwood
We are sad to hear of Paul’s passing. He was a good neighbor. His sense of humour will be missed by all.
Our condolences to Jean and the family.
Shari and Scott
Dear Jean and family, Beautiful pictures of a life well lived. I love the one where Paul is kissing one of the babies. Says a lot about the kjnd of a man he was. You will miss him very much.
Margaret Brintnell
Jean, Sara, Jeff & All The Family
So sorry to hear about Paul. He will be with Keith now. They always had so many good talks years ago. Long time now. My thoughts are with you and your family at this difficult time. All of you will have so many wonderful memories to share in the coming days. Bless Everyone of You. My sympathy.
Margaret Brintnell
Kathy Thompson
Jean & Family
So very sorry for your loss . A beautiful slideshow of memories dear to your heart .
Kathy Desjardine Thompson
Angela(Morrissey) and Michael Boyle
Jean and Family, So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. He was always so friendly, had a great smile and personality. Our thoughts are with you knowing this is a difficult time. Keep the wonderful memories close!
G. Bryant
I recall Paul’s friendly smile and quiet, thoughtful manner in my grade six class at E.P.S. Condolences to Paul’s family.
Jim & Linda Dietrich
Jean & Family,
Our deepest sympathy, so sorry for your loss.
Brian & Pat Hicks
We were saddened to hear of Paul’s passing.
We extend our heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Hugs
Brian & Pat
Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Dear Jean, Sara, Jeff, and the extended Jennison and Mason Families , so sorry to hear of Paul’s passing , he will be missed by many who knew and loved him , you are in our thoughts and prayers at this sad time. with sympathy, Jacqui & Charlie Regier
Sandi Morrissey
Jean and family,
We are thinking of you at this most sad time. Hold on to those precious memories.
Sincere Sympathy
Sandi & Dennis Morrissey
Craig & Carol Davidson
Jean & family:
We were so shocked & saddened to learn of Paul’s passing. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word. Paul always had a smile on his face, always had a pleasant greeting & always took time to chat. May fond memories comfort you now & in the difficult time ahead.
With deepest sympathy,
Craig & Carol
Margaret Prout
Jean and family…
Sincere sympathy to you and your family. May you be comforted by your wonderful
Memories now and in the next week and months to come.
Kendra Craig
My deepest sympathies to the entire family. Paul was such a friendly man, always taking time to give you a smile and say hello. I am sure you have many wonderful memories of him to get you through this tough time.
Diane Preszcator
Jean, just letting You know, we are thinking of You and Your Family in Your time of sorrow???? We are on our way home from alaska so will miss Paul’s celebration of life. Sending a big Aunt Labelle hug to You Jean❤️
Joyce Black and family.
Jean and family – very sorry to see the passing of Paul and send our sincere sympathy to you, the Jennison and Mason families as well. Take care and keep the good memories close to your heart. Joyce, Shelly and Shari and families.
Fred May
Jean and family
We are deeply saddened by your loss.
Many happy memories on the beach, and also from many years ago.
Paul was so kind hearted, and a true gentleman.
Our sincere condolences!
Fred & Lucy May
Sherrie Broderick/Larry Ballantyne
To the Mason and Jennison Families I extend our deepest sympathy. A very great loss for all…
Barb G.
Dear Jean and family,
We are saddened by the news of Paul’s passing.
We are so sorry for your loss.
You have our deepest sympathy and are in our thoughts and prayers.
Barb, Rick and Aleksander G.
Bob and Tootie Merner
We send our sympathy to you and the family . Our thought and prayers are with you Jean. Bob has great memories of all the fun times they shared at golf in Bayfield.
Bob and Tootie Merner
Brenda Palsa
Jean and family- i am so saddened to hear of Paul’s passing, I admire his strength in the end- I will never forget the conversations we had and the care I was blessed to give him- Jean, he was one in a million- my heart breaks for you. Cherish everything about him and his memory- I will raise a glass on August 30th in his honour. We are here for you.
Randy & Karen Stanlake
Paul was such a wonderful, kind, compassionate easy going man. I remember him well over our many years working together at Kongskilde. Our hearts go out to his loved ones at this difficult time.
Bob and Carol Johnston
Dear Jean and family
Our deepest sympathy to you all at this sad time in your lives.
Paul always had a happy smile for everyone and will be greatly missed by all his friends.
June Cooper
Jean and family my deepest sympathy at this sad time, cherish your memories they last forever.
Peter & Esther Warner
Dear Jean and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved husband and father.
Sincerely, Peter & Esther
Ron and Marlene Moore
Dear Jean and all the family , Our deepest sympathy on Pauls passing .
We will remember all those good times , especially those hockey years . Our prayers Ron and Marlene
Michael Higgins
Peter and Family
So sorry for your loss! Paul was a good man, my Mom’s neighbor in Exeter for many years. My prayers are with all of you.
Bill Rochester
Jean and family. So sorry to hear about Paul. A great person just got there angel wings. Bill Jody
Caroly and Quinn Gilfillan
Please accept our condolences. You are in our thoughts and prayers, as there are many fond memories.
Keith & Patricia Heipel
Extending our deepest sympathy to you, Jean, and your family.
Wendy Case
Dear, Jean, Sara, Jeff, and all the family,
We are so sorry for your loss. May happy memories help you get through the coming days. You are in our thoughts at this sad time. Love, Pete, Wendy and family xo
Tom Bochynek
Hello Jean, I am so sorry for your loss. Even though I have not spent much time at our cottage this year you have both been in my thoughts. Highlands 2 will be a lesser place with the loss of Paul.
Tom Bochynek
ClarenceRau
Clarence Rau
So sorry for your loss my thoughts and prayers are with all the family’s at this sad time. Paul will be deeply missed by a lot of people that he knew and touched. I for one he was a great friend and inspiration to me . Rest In Peace my friend.
Victor Fulcher
Very, very sorry to learn of Paul’s death. I knew Paul well during the years I grew up in Exeter. I always admired him for his quiet dignity and his graciousness towards others. We should all try to be like him.
Bill & Gloria Wettlaufer
Hi Jean & Family: We extend to your our Love and Prayers at the passing of our dear friend Paul. We had such a wonderful visit with the both of you the other week – which makes for many fond memories to hold close. He was always ready for a “Kiss and a Hug”! God’s Blessings to you all. Love Bill & Gloria
Gary & Lynda Chambers
We are so very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing; although we haven’t seen you for a long time, we have many happy memories.Our thoughts are with all of you.
Beth Lovell
Very sorry to hear of Paul’s passing. My deepest sympathy to everyone.
Jason Bourne
Jean, Sara, Jeff and family,
I am deeply saddened to hear of Paul’s passing. Paul was more than a client, he was a friend. I will miss our conversations about cars and life in general. My heartfelt sympathies to you and your family.
Greg Hill
A good man. Had some good laughs. RIP Paul
Mike and JoAnne Pickering
Jean and family so sorry for the loss of Paul, husband, father, grandpa, brother and friend. Our deepest sympathy to all, keep your loving memories close to help you in this time of sadness. Sending hugs Jean.
Bobbie and Alan Oakes
Jean and family, I am so sorry to hear about Paul. Thinking of you at this difficult time. Hugs
Ena de Haan
Dear Dear Jean and family, So sad to hear, had no idea Paul was ill when I met you and grandies at the Playhouse!!
You are in my heart , wish you all comfort and peace, Ena
Yvonne /Jim Barnetson
So sorry Jean to hear of the loss of your husband Paul. Did not know he was sick.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and you family at this sad time.
Yvonne (Fisher) Barnetson and Jim.
Ron & Glenda Lindenfield
Jean and Family
Our Sincere Condolences, keep those wonderful memories in your heart, he will be missed by many
Ron & Glenda
Scott and Sarah Reid
Jeff and Kate, we are thinking of you and sending you so much love!
Sheri (Cornish)Philabaum
So sorry to hear of Paul’s passing.
I’m so glad that my dad and all of the old Exeter gang were able to get together and reminisce together recently. There were many great times had and memories made together.
Thinking of you Jean, Sara, and Jeff at this time.
Love
Sheri (Cornish)Philabaum
Jayne and Steve Willemse
So sorry for your loss. I’m sure there will be many great memories to last a lifetime. Hugs
Jim Oesch
To all of Paul’s family ,
Having met and worked with Paul in 1989 and till the end of Kongskile ,it was a great pleasure . Paul was kind and great person to learn from. Is saddens us all that he has passed ,only knowing now he is at peace .
My deepest condolences
Jim Oesch
Steve Johns
I’m so sorry to learn of this , was a great person to know
Thinking of everyone
Mike Soldan
Jean and Family, I am very sorry to hear this news. I have known Paul since we met in grade nine..a long time ago, about 56 years ago. He was always a gentleman. I played minor league hockey against Paul and years later rec hockey in Exeter. Whenever we met each other we would have a nice chat,usually about our kids and life in general I know he will be remembered in the best of ways My condolences to you Jean, Sarah and Jeff and your families. May happy memories sooth your loss. I will remember him for his gentlemanly ways