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BASSETT, MASON CARLYLE 1922- 2007 - Oh I have slipped the surly bonds of earth. And danced the skies on laughter silvered wings Excerpt from High flight Pilot Officer Gillespie Magee No. 412 squadron RCAF Killed 11 December 1941. On Friday, July 27, 2007 Mason flew to eternal peace on the wings of his Guardian Angel. He had a life long passion for airplanes and flight. He could not follow his dream to be a pilot because of sight limitations. During World War II he joined the R. C. A. F. He was assigned duties as an Aircraft Maintenance Mechanic at the famous Commonwealth Air Training School in Windsor, Ont. He was with the 7 Elementary Flying Training School. The school trained pilots for flying overseas missions for the allies. A few years after the war, he was employed by Polymer, later Polysar, as an Instrument Technician. After over 30 years of dedication to his job, he retired and spent many happy times traveling and enjoying life with his family. Mason is survived by his one brother Don in Windsor, Ont. Mason was blessed with two families. He was predeceased by his loving wife Gertrude Georgina (1969) and by two loving sons, Perry Mason (1954) & Ward Lee (1983). He was a proud and loving father of Alice Brock and husband David of Strathroy. Also Anita Worth and husband Gary of Port Lambton. He had a special love for his grandchildren Erin Brock (predeceased 1976), Rob and Karen Brock, West Virginia. Tara and Jim Ratcliff of Burks Falls. Ryan and Cheri Worth, of Burlington. Jen Worth and Ian Garton of Burnaby, B.C. Special love to great grandchildren Matthew, Emily, Sawyer and Megan. Mason is survived by Jean his soul mate and loving wife of 35 years. Caring second father to Keith and Maureen Robertson of Sarnia and Linda and Bob Brewer of Florida. Grandchildren, Ian and Jen Robertson of Sarnia, Laura and Ed Williams of Sarnia, and Steven Brewer of Florida. Special great grandchildren Ashley, Ketelyn, Leah, Hayley and Kyle. Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date. There will be an open invitation to family and friends when details are known. Charity donations will be accepted in memory of Mason at the STEWART FUNERAL HOME. Preferred charities are: Huron House Boy's Home & Patterson Memorial Presbyterian Church. 10761673