Helen Mason, 93, of Cazenovia, passed away peacefully Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2020, at Crouse Community Center in Morrisville. She was born July 27, 1927, in Madison, WI, the youngest of eight children to Charles and Clara Hansen Winkler. Helen was a graduate of Morrisville High School in 1945.
Prior to being employed by Madison County Health Department as a nurse’s aide, she had been an employee of the General Electric Company for eight years. Her final years of employment were dedicated to private duty nursing. She also accumulated 20 years of service on the Madison County Board of Elections. Helen was a kind and caring person; when she was not serving others, she enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, reading, completing puzzles and watching the New York Yankees. Helen enjoyed playing cards with her friend, Nancy Davis, and visiting with her friend, Bruce McMorris. Helen especially enjoyed Sunday car rides exploring the countryside with her husband, Hank.
She is survived by her three sons, Larry Harrington of California, Terry (Jan) Harrington of Florida and Gary (Dena) Mason of Cazenovia; son-in-law, Peter Craig of England; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and seven siblings, Helen was predeceased by her husband, Henry Mason, in 1989; her daughter, Sandra Craig and by her grandson, Corey Bogue.
Memorial services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Friday, July 30, at Michael E. Brown Funeral Services, 2333 Fenner Road, Cazenovia. Calling hours are 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Friday at the funeral home prior to the service. Burial will be in Welsh Union Cemetery. Contributions in Helen’s memory may be made to the Nelson United Methodist Church, 23 Lincklaen St., Cazenovia, NY 13035. The Mason family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff for the special care Helen received while at Crouse Community Center. To leave a message of sympathy for the Mason family, please visit michaelebrownfuneralservices.com.
