Obituary of Lawrence Mason

Beloved husband of Helen Mason of Calgary passed away at the Peter Lougheed Centre on August 12, 2004 at the age of 69 years. Larry immigrated to Canada from Milnethorpe, England in 1947. Larry became a proud Canadian and represented his country in speedskating at the 1960 Squaw Valley Olympics. Besides being a dedicated husband, father and grandfather, Larry also committed his life to many amateur sports. Larry was a founding member of the Calgary Speedskating Club and Past President of the Alberta Bicycle Association. Along with organizing these sports Larry was a dedicated coach. Larry enjoyed meeting and talking with people and those who came to know him were inspired by his story. Larry?s dedication, wisdom, humour and spirit will be missed. Larry is also survived by his Mother, Ethel, Brother, Miles (Robin) and Jim, Son, Brian, Daughter, Laura (Rich), Grandchildren Chelsea and Garrett along with nieces, nephews and other family. Larry was predeceased by his father, Larry and sister, Irene. Funeral Services will be held at McINNIS & HOLLOWAY?S Chapel of the Bells (2720 Centre Street North) on Monday, August 16, 2004 at 12:30 P.M. To forward condolences go to www.mcinnisandholloway.com. If friends so desire, memorial tributes may be made directly to the Canadian Liver Foundation, #227 Building B8, 2526 Battleford Avenue S.W., Calgary, AB T3E 7J4 Telephone: 1 (888) 557-5516. Larry?s family would like to thank the doctors and nurses of Unit 51 at the PLC for their excellent care, kindness and compassion shown to their father as well as to themselves through this very difficult time. In living memory of Lawrence Mason, a tree will be planted at Nose Creek Valley by McINNIS & HOLLOWAY FUNERAL HOMES, Chapel of the Bells, 2720 Centre Street North, CALGARY, TELEPHONE: (403) 276-2296.