John R. Mason Sr., 76, of Bristol, died Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at Rhode Island Hospital. He was the husband of the late Irene (Lanoie) Mason.

Mr. Mason was born in Fall River, Ma., a son of the late Oliver Lewis Mason Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth (Wilbur) Mason. He worked for Coats and Clark Manufacturing and B.F.I for many years, and was a maintenance worker for Shaw’s Market in Barrington after he retired. He had served two years in the National Guard.

Mr. Mason was a Bristol resident for 36 years, coming from Swansea, and previously lived in Warren, where he lived most of his life. He was a parishioner of St. Jean the Baptiste Church, and was a former member of the Warren Rescue Squad. Mr. Mason enjoyed fishing with his son.

Mr. Mason leaves his son, John R. Mason Jr. of Bristol; and a brother, Edwin Mason of Avon, Ct. He was a brother of the late Oliver Lewis Mason Jr.

Mr. Mason’s funeral service will be held at 12 noon Tuesday, April 11, in Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren. Burial will follow in St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery, Vernon Street, Warren. Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours are Tuesday from 11 a.m. to noon.

Gifts in his memory may be sent to the Warren Rescue Squad, c/o Warren Fire Dept., 1 Joyce St., Warren, RI 02885.

See www.wjsmithfh.com.