Biography

Portland-Margaret “Peggy” G. Mason, 62, of South Paris passed away on Monday, March 4 at Maine Medical Center after a courageous battle with many illnesses. She was born in Lisbon Falls on July 20, 1950 the daughter of Millard and Lenorma Mitchell Shorette. She graduated from Lisbon High School in 1968. She had been employed as a medical secretary. She loved puzzles, quilting, sewing and reading, but especially spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Bill Mason; her mother; her daughter, Kelley Mason and her husband Stewart, Jr.; her son, Chris Stilphen and his girlfriend Judy; grandchildren, Jonathan, Adam, Amber, Alex, Samantha, Dillion, Daniela, Krystle, Matthew, Mitchell, Kimberly, Maximus and Stella-Moon; a great granddaughter, Bethany; two sisters, Cindy Stilphen and her husband Ike and Dawn Shorette and her husband Reggie; two brothers, Joey Shorette and his wife Denise and Michael Shorette and his wife Sherrie; and other family including aunts, uncles, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her father.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 8 at 1 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 17 E. Main St., South Paris. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the University of Maine Cooperative Extension, 4H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond. Arrangements are under the direction of Chandler Funeral Homes & Cremation Service, 45 Main St., South Paris.