Obituaries

Passed away on January 24, 2018. Paul was born on April 19, 1953 to Vida Audrey Mason and Wynford Mason in Meriden, County of Warwick, Scotland. Paul is survived by his mother Vida, siblings and Pete, Sue and Lyn. As well as several nieces, nephews, 5 stepchildren, 13 grandchildren, 20 great-great children and 1 great-great grandchild. Paul had a very distinguished 8 year career in the Royal British Army as a paratrooper. He immigrated to the U.S. in 1989 where he met the love of his life and future wife Gloria Blanca. Paul and Gloria lived happily together for 25 years until her death in 2015. Paul retired from the Bart Police Dept. in 2012 after 17 years of notable, diligent and distinguished service. He will always be remembered by those who knew him for his devotion to duty, his passionate pursuits but foremost for his love and devotion to his wife Gloria.