Conner Joseph Mason

Conner Mason, a child of Eric and Jackie Mason, passed away on Sunday December 1, 2013. He leaves behind his immediate family including twin brother and sister, Avery and Allie.

During his short life here on earth with us, Conner accomplished many things. His greatest accomplishment, we would all agree with, was proving the doctors wrong when they told us he had one year to live after being diagnosed with a stage 4 brain tumor. Living a very normal life for the next three years, Conner had the chance to skydive, visit a professional hockey team’s locker room, become an accomplished ‘wake surfer’ at the lake, work at Adventureland and most importantly sharing his faith with all he came in contact with. I liken Conner to a ‘quiet witness’, sharing his faith everyday in ways people didn’t even realize he was doing such.

As a young man diagnosed with cancer, Conner attended one of his favorite camps each summer- The Oncology Camp sponsored by Children’s Cancer Connection. It was at this camp that he was able to completely lose himself in normality…a place where no one talked about Cancer. Normal was how he wanted to be treated by all that knew him…he was always very quick to shift the conversation from, “How are you feeling Conner “ to ask how the person asking the question was feeling. It was very rarely about Conner…

It is after Conner was on his way to heaven that I realized the impression he left on each and every person he touched. I have shared many letters via Caring Bridge, but continue to be astounded by what he truly did. As a friend and parent of Conner I couldn’t be more proud of what he accomplished during his time on earth.

We all have our own Conner stories; some funny and some bringing tears to our eyes. The stories will continue for years to come. I encourage you to cherish those stories and remember all the good times you had with Conner. We all know how Conner is being remembered after his time on earth…how would you be remembered?

We are all here on earth for a specific plan/reason. Some accomplish this sooner than others. Conner must have accomplished his plan quickly as the Lord decided his time here on earth was coming to an end.

Thanks to everyone that had a part to play in shaping this young man’s life. The job starts and finishes at home and in between it is shaped by the teachers and friends we have…Conner had outstanding friends and teachers in his life.

PIP (Power in Prayer)

In lieu of gifts please consider a donation to one of the following organizations in Conner’s Name
• Dowling Catholic High School – We Believe Capital Campaign
• Make A Wish
• Ronald McDonald House
• Children's Cancer Connection
• Tori’s Angels

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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