Maxine Mason

August 4, 1923 - April 16, 2004

Maxine B. Mason, 80, of 1079 Forest Ave. ext., formerly of 351 S. Main St., died at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday (April 13, 2004) in her home. She was born August 4, 1923 in Busti, a daughter of Joe L. and Ethel Lawson Boswell. She was a 1942 graduate of Jamestown High School. Prior to retiring in 1983, she had been employed as a secretary at Chautauqua Hardware Corp., and in earlier years had worked at the former Crescent Tool Co. She was a former member of the Crescent Tool Golf League, and had participated in league bowling for over 40 years, most recently as a member of the Lena's Pizza/Townline Auto Parts League. Always a person to tend to the needs of others, she often took care of friends and neighbors during times of illness. Her home was a place where neighborhood children always congregated, and she and her late husband frequently took their grandchildren and their friends on various outings. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Jo Ford of Busti; two granddaughters: Michelle A. Slade and Sandra L. Ford, both of Jamestown; and a sister, Carolyn J. Edson of Jamestown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry "Chick" Mason, Jr., whom she married March 24, 1946 in Busti, and who died March 7, 2003; a daughter, Sally Kolpien; a granddaughter, Tammie J. Ford; 3 brothers: Roger, Dale, and Charles L. Boswell; and a sister, Janet Tedquist. The Rev. Eldon H. Johnson will officiate at the service. Burial will be in Busti Cemetery. Memorials: Hospice Chautauqua County 4840 W. Lake Rd. Mayville, NY 14757