Frank E. Mason, Jr.

Frank E. Mason, Jr. EASTON: Frank Ebaugh Mason, Jr. a lifelong resident of Easton, MD passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, June 27, 2009 after an extended illness. He was surrounded by his family whom he loved dearly. He was 78. Mr. Mason was born in Pittsburgh, PA on March 21, 1931 to the late Dr. Frank E. Mason and Edna McGoey Mason. He was a 1948 graduate of Easton High School and went on to attend The University of Maryland at College Park, MD where he graduated in 1953 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. Mr. Mason then graduated in 1956 from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD with a Bachelor of Science degree and a Master of Liberal Arts degree. In 1973 he graduated from the University of Baltimore School of Law in Baltimore, MD with a Juris Doctor degree. After his graduation from Johns Hopkins, Mr. Mason was employed as a chemist for the Allied Chemical Company in Baltimore. In 1960, he became a supervisor for the Baltimore City Health Department where he was responsible for over 90 health inspectors. During this period, Mr. Mason also taught history in the evenings at Morgan State University. After his graduation from law school, Mr. Mason established a private law practice in Easton where he practiced until his retirement. He ran unsuccessfully for the office of Talbot County State’s Attorney on the Republican ticket in 1974, losing by a slim margin. Mr. Mason was highly interested in local and state politics during his lifetime and was an advocate and advisor to many politicians over the years - Republican and Democrat alike. Mr. Mason served as president of the Easton Little League and Easton Pony League in the early 1970’s, and was a past member of various professional and civic organizations during his lifetime. He was also a lifelong member of Christ Episcopal Church in Easton where he was baptized as an infant. Mr. Mason is survived by the love of his life, Mary Serrano Mason, his wife of 50 years. He also leaves behind a daughter, Dr. Clara Ann Mason of Winfield West Virginia; two sons, Frank E. Mason III and Matthew S. Mason of Easton; and three granddaughters Bonnie, Catherine and Caroline whom he cherished. Mr. Mason also leaves his loyal friend and assistant, Joe Jenkins. He was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Ann Maertens. A celebration of Mr. Mason’s life will be held later this summer, and burial will be at the Spring Hill Cemetery in Easton. Arrangements will be made by Fellows, Helfenbein & Newman Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the Mason family requests that donations be made to The Easton Little League; P.O. Box 1655 Easton, MD 21601.

Frank E. Mason, Jr.

March 21, 1931 - June 27, 2009