MASON, Robert E. 77, of Dayton, departed this earth on Sunday, 2/8/04. He graduated from Roosevelt High School class of 1944 and was a WWII Navy Veteran. Survivors include: his loving wife of 55 yrs., M. Elaine; 1 daughter, Mary Sue (Sam) Dunford; 2 sons, Michael Joseph (Tenn.) & Mark James (Debbie); adopted daughter, Doodie; 9 grandchildren; 7 1/2 great-grandchildren; life long friend, Jim Sunderland (CA.); numerous nieces & nephews; a host of other family and friends. Services will be held 10 am Thurs. 2/12/04 at Newcomer-Farley Funeral Home, 4104 Needmore Rd. Burial will follow at Dayton Memorial Park. Family will receive visitors from 5-7 pm on Wed. 2/11/04 at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Hospice of Dayton.