Gail F. Mason1
F, #32326, b. 1948, d. 19 November 2016
| Father* | Arthur James Mason1 b. 3 Jan 1910, d. 13 May 1992 |
| Mother* | Dorothy Ann Le Blanc1 b. 26 Sep 1922, d. 23 May 2001 |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Gail F. Mason was born in 1948 at Massachusetts.2,1 She appeared on the census of 1950 at 2 Andrews Rd, Milton, Massachusetts, in the household of Arthur James Mason and Dorothy Ann Le Blanc.1 Gail F. Mason died on 19 November 2016.3,2 She was buried in Holy Trinity Memorial Wall, West Harwich, Massachusetts.2
Obituary from Keohane Funeral Home (Quincy, Massachusetts):
Obituary from Keohane Funeral Home (Quincy, Massachusetts):
Gail F. (Mason) McKay, died November 19, 2016 after a short battle with lung cancer.
Devoted mother of Joseph McKay of Weymouth and Lori Mabb and her husband William of Weymouth. Cherished Grandma of Jessica and Jake. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Mason. Loving sister of Linda Pirie of Milton and Joan Gomes of Hanover. Also survived by several nieces, nephew, grand nieces, grand nephew and a great grand niece.
Gail was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed Irish Music, dancing, and travel. Gail was a longtime parishioner of St. Albert the Great Parish. She retired two years ago from Bjorkman Industrial Power Corporation, where she worked for over 20 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital).
Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 11 AM.3
Devoted mother of Joseph McKay of Weymouth and Lori Mabb and her husband William of Weymouth. Cherished Grandma of Jessica and Jake. Beloved daughter of the late Arthur and Dorothy Mason. Loving sister of Linda Pirie of Milton and Joan Gomes of Hanover. Also survived by several nieces, nephew, grand nieces, grand nephew and a great grand niece.
Gail was happiest when surrounded by her family and friends. She enjoyed Irish Music, dancing, and travel. Gail was a longtime parishioner of St. Albert the Great Parish. She retired two years ago from Bjorkman Industrial Power Corporation, where she worked for over 20 years.
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours on Monday 4-8 PM in the McDonald Keohane Funeral Home SOUTH WEYMOUTH at 809 Main Street (Rte 18 opp. So. Shore Hospital).
Relatives and friends will gather in the funeral home at 10 AM on Tuesday prior to the Funeral Mass in St. Albert the Great Church, Weymouth at 11 AM.3
| Last Edited | 14 Oct 2025 |
Citations
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Milton, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Roll: 4266; ED: 11-212; Page: 13.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Gail Frances (Mason) McKay; Birth: 1948; Death: 2016; Holy Trinity Memorial Wall, West Harwich, Massachusetts, USA; Memorial Number: 181967291.
- [S680] Gail F. Mckay Death Notice, Keohane Funeral Home (Quincy, Massachusetts), accessed 14 October 2025.
George Wenz Brown Jr.1
M, #32328, b. 4 April 1928, d. 6 July 2006
| Father* | George Wenz Brown2 b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 2 Dec 1986 |
| Mother* | Edna Blanche Mason2 b. 29 Mar 1906, d. 31 Dec 1993 |
Family | Marilyn Virginia Spiers b. 2 Mar 1929, d. 4 May 2000 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
George Wenz Brown Jr. was born on 4 April 1928 at Massachusetts.3,2 He appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 South Munroe Terrace, Dorchester, Massachusetts, in the household of George Wenz Brown and Edna Blanche Mason with Shirley Mason Brown.2 George Wenz Brown Jr. registered for the military service draft on 4 April 1946 while living at 41 South Munroe Terrace, Dorchester, Massachusetts, and was described as having light complexion, blue eyes, brown hair, 5' 7", 140 pounds. Person who would know his address was his mother, Edna Brown.4 He married Marilyn Virginia Spiers in 1949 at Quincy, Massachusetts.5,6 George Wenz Brown Jr. died on 6 July 2006 at Effingham, New Hampshire, at age 78.3,1
Obituary from The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 8 July 2006:
Obituary from The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 8 July 2006:
BROWN, George Wenz, Jr. -- 78, Died 6 July 2006, in Effingham, NH, formerly of Lexington, MA. Son of the late George Wenz Brown and Edna Blanche (Mason) Brown of Halifax, MA. Brother of the late Shirley Mason (Brown) Estabrooks of Quincy. MA. Husband of the late Marilyn Virginia (Spiers) Brown of Effingham, NH. Father of George Steven Brown of Hyde Park, MA and Lois Ruth (Brown) Cozzi of Gainesville, VA. Grandfather of George Robert Cozzi III of Nashua, NH and Steven Randall Cozzi of Astoria, NY. Great-grandfather of Kendall Lea Anderson-Cozzi of Nashua, NH. Also survived by several nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Memorial Services are Sunday 4:00 PM at the Lord Funeral Home, Rt. 28, WOLFEBORO, NH.1
| Last Edited | 16 Oct 2025 |
Citations
- [S2] George Wenz Brown, Jr. Death Notice, The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 8 July 2006, p. 22.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01675; ED: 15-564; Page: 9A.
- [S3] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014", George Wenz Brown; Birth: 4 April 1928; Death: 6 July 2006; Last Residence: 03882, South Effingham, Carroll, New Hampshire; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Year: Before 1951.
- [S879] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947", George Wenz Brown Jr; Registration Date: 4 April 1946; Registration Place: Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Birth Date: 4 April 1928; Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts.
- [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", George Wenz Brown Jr; Year: 1949; Quincy, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 84; Page: 284.
- [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Marilyn Virginia Spiers; Year: 1949; Quincy, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 84; Page: 284.
Shirley Mason Brown1,2
F, #32329, b. 11 September 1931, d. 2 March 2005
| Father* | George Wenz Brown2 b. 4 Aug 1905, d. 2 Dec 1986 |
| Mother* | Edna Blanche Mason2 b. 29 Mar 1906, d. 31 Dec 1993 |
Family | Roger Stanley Estabrooks b. 17 May 1928, d. 13 Aug 1995 |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Shirley Mason Brown was born on 11 September 1931 at Massachusetts.3,2 She appeared on the census of 1940 at 41 South Munroe Terrace, Dorchester, Massachusetts, in the household of George Wenz Brown and Edna Blanche Mason with George Wenz Brown Jr.2 Shirley Mason Brown married Roger Stanley Estabrooks in 1953 at Quincy, Massachusetts. . The marriage was also recorded in Boston.4,1,5,6 Shirley Mason Brown and Roger Stanley Estabrooks were divorced. Shirley Mason Brown died on 2 March 2005 at age 73.7,3 She was buried in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy, Massachusetts.8
Obituary from Keohane Funeral Home (Quincy, Massachusetts):
Obituary from Keohane Funeral Home (Quincy, Massachusetts):
Estabrooks, Shirley M. (Brown) of Quincy March 2, 2005. Daughter of the late George and Edna Brown. Beloved mother of Karen Goff and her husband Steve of Quincy, Sandra and her husband Mark Connors of Quincy, Roger Estabrooks of Quincy, Susan Harrington of NC, Timothy and his wife Melissa Estabrooks of NH, and Thomas Estabrooks of NH. Loving sister of George W. Brown of NH. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 1 great grandchildren, a niece and a nephew. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral Service in the Keohane Funeral Home 785 Hancock St., WOLLASTON on Saturday at 11:00 AM. Visiting hours Friday 4 – 7 PM. Burial in Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy. Shirley enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchild. She was an avid sports fan and especially loved the Patriots, Bruins and Boston Red Sox!9
| Last Edited | 15 Oct 2025 |
Citations
- [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Shirley Mason Brown; Year: 1953; Quincy, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 79; Page: 63.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01675; ED: 15-564; Page: 9A.
- [S3] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014", Shirley M. Estabrooks; Birth: 11 September 1931; Death: 2 March 2005; Last Residence: 02169, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts; Issue State: Massachusetts; Issue Year: Before 1951.
- [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Roger Stanley Estabrooks; Year: 1953; Quincy, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 79; Page: 63.
- [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Roger S Estabrooks; Year: 1953; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 79; Page: 63.
- [S731] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts, Marriage Index, 1901-1955 and 1966-1970", Shirley M Brown; Year: 1953; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Volume: 19; Page: 214.
- [S902] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", Shirley M Brown; Birth: 11 September 1931; Birth Place: Boston, Massachusetts; Death: 2 March 2005, Father: George W Brown, Mother: Edna B Mason.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Shirley Mason (Brown) Estabrooks; Birth: 1931; Death: 2005; Pine Hill Cemetery, Quincy, Massachusetts, USA; Memorial Number: 242930793.
- [S680] Shirley M. Estabrooks Death Notice, Keohane Funeral Home (Quincy, Massachusetts), accessed 15 October 2025.
Beverly Arline Miller1,2
F, #32333, b. May 1928, d. 2019
| Father* | Wallace Calvin Miller2 b. 31 Dec 1901, d. 11 Dec 1958 |
| Mother* | Leila Dunbar Beardsley2 b. 19 Jun 1903, d. Aug 1980 |
Family | Allen Bowen b. c 1926, d. 2009 |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Beverly Arline Miller was born in May 1928 at Massachusetts.2 She married Allen Bowen on 9 July 1949 at Edgewood, Rhode Island. She was 21.1 Beverly Arline Miller died in 2019.3 She was buried in Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, Mission, Texas.3
| Last Edited | 24 Oct 2025 |
Citations
- [S898] News Item, "Yorker Marries Edgewood Girl", The Gazette and Daily (York, Pennsylvania), 11 July 1949, p. 7.
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Hanover, Plymouth, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340675; ED: 0061; Page: 4B.
- [S836] Various Contributors, "Find A Grave", Beverly Arline Bowen; Birth: 1928; Death: 2019; Rio Grande Valley State Veterans Cemetery, Mission, Texas, USA; Memorial Number: 220257374.
- [S4] 1940 U.S. Federal Census; Cranston, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: m-t0627-03763; ED: 4-44; Page: 5B.
- [S4] 1950 U.S. Federal Census; Providence, Providence, Rhode Island; Roll: 2335; ED: 7-252; Page: 73.