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Tuesday, June 02, 2009
Mason, well-known singer and teacher, dies at 78

Dr. Arthur Joseph Mason
DR. ARTHUR JOSEPH MASON died peacefully in his sleep on Friday, May 29, 2009 at Memorial Hermann Hospital Medical Center surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on December 11, 1930 in Craigneuk, Scotland, Arthur lived a rich and colorful life.
As a psychologist, educator and entertainer, he touched countless lives. Arthur was probably best known for his glorious tenor voice which helped form the soundtrack of many people's lives in the Houston community and beyond.
Arthur was preceded in death by his beloved parents, William and Mary Mason and his sister Margaret Williams. He is survived by his loving sister and brother-in law, Betty and Harry Keenan, brother Tom Mason (in England), brother-in-law Franklin Williams, as well as his much-loved nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and a host of long-time friends.
The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to the neurological team of doctors, nurses and other caregivers at Memorial Hermann Hospital Medical Center.
A Memorial Mass will be held at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Wednesday, June 3 at 10:00AM, immediately following the Rosary at 9:30AM. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations in Arthur's name to either the Dominican Fathers or the Alzheimer's Association.
Is there a man, whose judgement clear
Can others teach the course to steer,
Yet runs, himself, life's mad career,
Wild as the wave?
Here pause - and, thro' the starting tear,
Survey this grave.
Robert Burns (from A Bard's Epitaph)
Here I am, Lord
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So sorry to learn of Arthur Gordon Mason's passing. He was a good friend to the Irish community in Houston and we personally remember how he sang to our newborn son at his baptim back in 1977. RIP Arthur. We will keep Arthur in our thoughts and prayers as we cannot attend the service due to being out of the state. Desmond and Patricia
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