Roderick (Roddy) B. Mason

After 62 years, Roddy, left this life the morning of April 20, 2015, after a courageous battle with cancer; he was surrounded by his loving family, which he cherished and held so dear to his heart. Roddy was a strong man who emanated kindness and found great joy in making the people around him happy. He maintained a positive attitude throughout his sickness as well as any of life’s challenges placed before him, creating a feeling of contentment that put everyone around him at ease.

Roddy enjoyed life on every level with his wife, best friend and soul mate, Tracy Connick-Mason. Their love for each other found that perfect spot where it was evident to all.

Roddy was born April 29th 1953 in Cape Breton, NS but his heart belonged to Truro NS where he raised his family. In recent years Roddy called Miramichi NB home, he quickly became a Miramichi favorite among his extended family and new found friends.

Roddy’s passion was his career, that he was so dedicated to, serving the long haul trucking industry for 40 years, his first job was when he was only 16 years of age when he was employed by Moffats, this opportunity allowed for him to become the owner of the successful R.B. Mason trucking Ltd. The highlight of his career was the 10 years that he spent driving for Home Hardware, where he was highly respected amongst his peers and management. Roddy received numerous recognitions over the course of his career, such as safe driving awards, You would often hear Roddy say that he put more miles on in reverse than most do in forward.

In addition to his wife Tracy, Roddy is survived by his mother Maxine, his Miramichi mom Marie, children, Michelle, Scott (Andrea), Allison (Everton), Adam (Paula), Eric (Maggie), Kirk (Jason), Thomas (Sarah) as well many close family and friends from Nova Scotia & New Brunswick along with his home hardware trucking family.

Roddy was predeceased by his father Lawrence as well his special brother Larry.

At the request of Roddy there will be no visitation or Funeral service.

Arrangements are in care of Davidson’s Funeral Home, 597 Old King George Hwy, Miramichi (622-7464) or online at www.davidsonsfh.com your family owned – family operated funeral home.