Scott A. Mason

PORTLAND -- Scott Anthony Mason, 61, of Portland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2014, at home surrounded by his family. Scott was born in Portland on Nov. 1, 1952, the son of Philip R. and Alice L. (Kenny) Mason. He grew up on Valley St. in Portland where he attended school, graduating from Portland High School in 1971. A year later he married his Junior High School sweetheart and girl across the street, Jani Rubito. They were married for 41 years and together raised three children.

Growing up Scott spent his summers at his uncle's camp on Little Sebago Lake hunting and fishing in Pickerel Pond with his brother Lonnie and cousin Eddie. He was an avid bowler who enjoyed traveling around the country competing in tournaments. When his boys were younger Scott served as the president of the youth bowling league at Pride's Corner and coached their Little League baseball teams in Portland. He shared a passion for travel with his wife that took them on numerous adventures from cruising the Caribbean, Jazz Festival in New Orleans and just-get-in-the-car-and-drive road trips across the country. Scott loved to be surrounded by his children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Scott is survived by his wife Jani; children Jessica, Eric and Philip; daughters-in-law Mary and Jen; grandchildren Anthony, Tyler, Elijah, Owen, Skyelar, Trysten, Bella and soon to arrive Fiona; brother Lonnie and sister-in-law Regina; mother-in-law Hazel and aunt Marion; Brothers and sisters-in-law Bobby & Sandy, Gary, Mark, Sue, Kathy & Ray, David & Connie, Doug, Danny & Donna; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

At Scott's request visiting hours were held while he was still with us and made his final days very special. Interment will be private.

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