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Vale Inspector Jack Mason |
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Written by Les Fawkes
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Friday, 09 July 2010 |
Inspector John (Black Jack)
Mason, a retired Queensland Police Officer was found dead at his Burgess
Avenue, Maleny residence by his wife, Gloria mid afternoon on Wednesday
July 7th. He was found crushed to death after his vehicle apparently
slid off a jack whilst he was working on the vehicle. It is believed
that he died instantly.
Inspector Mason retired from the Queensland Police Service about 15 years ago. He had joined the Queensland police in 1958 at 16 years of age and served as a typist. He was well known to many police officers still serving in the Sunshine Coast area. He was a police officer who might be described as of the old school.
Inspector Mason served in many parts of Queensland including Brisbane, Gold Coast, Mareeba, Maroochydore, Coolangatta and Redcliffe. Whilst he was stationed at Maroochydore he was an Inspector responsible for overseeing the Maleny area and it was during that time that he decided that he wanted to spend his retirement in Maleny.
Mr Mason was involved in community organisations in Maleny including the Sacred Heart Catholic parish in Maleny.
Earlier on the day that he died he was talking with retired work collegues about his preparations for an overseas adventure to visit their youngest daughter, Jillian and his grand-daughter, Joshua, one of his seven beloved grandchildren.
He will be farwelled at a funeral at the Maleny Catholic Church on Wednesday July 14th at 10a.m..
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Last Updated ( Tuesday, 03 August 2010 )
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