In loving memory of Phai Thi Masterson (née Nguyen), born in Vietnam on January 10, 1946, who passed away at home peacefully on September 4, 2023, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with cancer. An indomitable spirit, Phai's strength, determination, and generosity will be remembered by friends and family around the world.
Phai was a devoted wife of more than 50 years to Bob, whom she met and married in Vietnam. Together, they raised their family of five children—Tam, Thuy, Lan, Bernadette, and Brendan—living in both the United States and Canada. Phai took great pride and joy in her eleven grandchildren.
Phai’s love of travel took her to more than 50 countries on every continent but Antarctica. Phai will be remembered for her green thumb, evident in the tropical fruits and delicate orchids she nurtured in her garden. Equally skilled in the kitchen, Phai drew inspiration from recipes collected from around the world.
Phai will be dearly missed. She will be remembered in the hearts and memories of those she leaves behind. A viewing and service will be held at Woodlawn Funeral Home, 400 Woodlawn Cemetery Road, Gotha, FL 34734 on Thursday, September 21, 2023. Viewing between the hours of 10 AM and 1 PM, with the service beginning immediately afterward. Burial will be in Florida National Cemetery, Bushnell, FL.
In lieu of flowers, Phai’s family kindly requests that a simple act of kindness to a stranger, equal to the value of flowers, be performed in her memory.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.woodlawnfuneralhomegotha.com for the Masterson family.
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