R. Christopher Mason, 65, of Palmer Township, died on his birthday, Saturday, February 20, 2016 at Gracedale.
Born February 20, 1951 in Easton, he was a son of the late Robert L. Mason and Mary Louise (Rau) Morrison.
He was a dispatcher for the Palmer Township Police Department for over 10 years until retiring in 1980. He later worked at Easton Hospital.
Christopher graduated from Easton Area High School in 1969 and was a member of the former Olivet Presbyterian Church, Easton. He was a member of the Palmer A’s softball team and an avid Phillies fan.
Surviving are 3 brothers, Lee Mason of Nazareth, Jonathan Mason of Tamaqua and Timothy Mason of Bethlehem; a sister, Mary Sue Wasser of Wilson Borough; a step-sister, Diane Buskirk of East Stroudsburg and many nieces and nephews. His brother, Thomas Mason died earlier.
A memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon on Thursday, February 25, 2016 in the chapel at Gracedale, 2 Gracedale Ave., Nazareth. Interment will be private in Easton Cemetery. The Ashton Funeral Home, Easton is handling the arrangements. Offer online condolences at www.AshtonFuneralHome.com.
