It is many years since I last saw the Mason family, and my old friend Lorraine.  I am sorry to hear of the passing of Gene, and I send my deepest sympathy to Lorraine and family.

Carol

Gene,

You fought a good fight towards the end of your dreadful illness.

We all thought you would be able to win yet another fight in your life.

You never gave up at anytime, as sick as you were.

As far as you were concerned it was not going to beat you, no way.

Unfortunately this was to be the toughest and the last fight in your life.

You won many battles in your life, but it was the war that you wouldn’t win mate.

You are going to be sadly missed by your two sisters, Lorraine who you always called Ginge, and your big sister Dianne.

Enjoy your journey lying beside your lovely mother, now you are no longer in pain Gene.

Your friend, Ian.

Well mate wont be long and you will soon be with Mum and Dad. A nice sunny spot, red roses behind you and under a pink rose as mum loved. Over the times we will be all coming to join you so then its partytime again in the Masons household.

Always Remembered from Lorraine and Dianne your sister. x x x

Dearest Leigh,

It feels like such a long time since we had you with us and yet you are still in my heart and thoughts. I absolutely treasure the memories that we shared and feel blessed to have called you one of my bestfriends!!! I went and met your perfect little nephew last week and got to be with him when he turned 1 day old. Leigh, He is absolutely perfect! Katy and Shane called the little man Mitchell which you would love as you were quite fond of that name hahaha. I just wish you were here to meet him too. Katy, Shane and your mum are smitten with him, he is adorable!

Miss you and love you.

Crystalle xox

19/8/2010

Sorry we didn`t get to say gidday to each other before you left this earth, as with your family and other friends, I mourn your passing and miss your cheeky grin and smart ass comments.  Nugget said to say Hi, he`s grown a bit since you last saw him, passed the six foot marker and looks over me!  It`s been great knowing you and spending some good times together, can`t ever remember any bad times.  You have left as lasting legacy with all who knew you well.  Go in peace my friend, we will meet beyong the blue horizon some day soon.

Your friend and old mate

John Irvine

Deepest Sympathy to Lorraine and family.

I know Gene will be sadly missed by all

but will be forever in your hearts.

R.B.