Obituary of Dennis Joseph Mason
Dennis Joseph Mason was born on July 14, 1946, in Monroe, Michigan. He was one of eight children born to the union of Bennie and Irma Joyce (Kidd) Mason. He attended Airport High School in Carleton, Michigan graduating with the class of 1964. Shortly after high School Dennis enlisted in the United States Marine Corp where he later received an Honorable Discharge.
On September 2, 1967, at the United Methodist Church in Carleton, Dennis married the love of his life, the former: Connie Bale. Together the couple were blessed with a son and daughter: Christopher and Shelly. To provide for his family Dennis worked as a millwright for the Chrysler Motor Company for more than thirty-nine years, retiring in 2006. He was a proud member of UAW Local 372, the Monroe VFW Post 1138, Monroe Moose Lodge # 884, and the Monroe Fraternal Order of Eagles #2327. He loved playing Euchre at the VFW, knocking down the pins at Trenton Lanes and hitting the links at various golf courses with his buddies from work after a midnight shift. Dennis and Connie loved to travel to Myrtle Beach and their favorite destination, Branson, Missouri. He enjoyed watching sports with the University of Michigan Football team, the Detroit Lions, and the Detroit Tigers being his favorite teams, but he found the most joy watching his grandson Caleb play linebacker and running back for Monroe High School. Dennis’s favorite pastime of all was spending time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Dennis Joseph Mason, age 78 of Carleton passed away on Monday; August 26, 2024, at his home under the care of Heart-to-Heart Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. His passing was preceded by his parents: Bennie and Irma Mason and two sisters: Terrie Eastes and Donna Mason.
To cherish his memory, he leaves his loving wife of fifty-six years: Connie Mason of Carleton, Michigan; his daughter: Shelly (Michael) Alexander of Carleton, Michigan; and his son: Christopher (Roxxy) Mason of Leavenworth, Kansas; three sisters: Susan (John) Clark of Monroe, Barbara (Tom) Haddix of Monroe, and Joanne (Jim) Wozniak of Toledo, Ohio; two brothers: Francis (Jackie) Mason of England and Ben (Norene) Mason of Monroe; eight grandchildren: Joshua Mason, Caleb (Kristina Brinich) Mason, Kelsey (Alisha) Mason, Taylor Alexander, Justin Cole, Michael Alexander, Jr., Kaylee Miller, and William Miller; seven great grandchildren: Joshua Mason, Jr., Annalynn Cole, Elan Cole, Jace Mason, Brynnleigh Moody, Oliver Mason, and Sophia Mason.
A Celebration of Dennis’s Life will be held at 12:00pm on Thursday; August 29, 2024, at the Ash Township Fire Hall, 12875 Horan Street, Carleton, Michigan 48117. Dennis’s care has been entrusted to Merkle Funeral Service, North Monroe, 2442 North Monroe Street, Monroe, Michigan 48162 (734) 384-5185. Cremation has taken place through Covenant Cremation of Erie, Michigan, a division of Merkle Enterprises, Inc.
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