Thomas Edmund (Ed) Mason passed away peacefully at home in Stratford on Thursday, January 29. He is survived by his loving wife of sixty-one years, Faith (nee Chant). Beloved father of Chris (Keith) Masterman, Doug (Heather) Mason, and Lori Mason (Tony Zachari). Grandfather of Jack (Kelsey), Hannah, Lindsay (Andrew), Meghan, Lisa (Chris), Kelly (Bryan), and Katrina. Great-grandfather of Olivia Madison, Luke, and Farley.Ed was a builder, pilot, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman. Cremation has taken place. A private family memorial will be held later in the year. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Friends of Algonquin Park would be appreciated as it was one of Ed’s favourite places to visit. Memorial donations can be made through the James A. Rutherford Funeral Home, 156 Albert Street, Stratford, Ontario at 519-271-5062 or at www.jarfh.com