MacCoubrey Funeral Home
11 King St. W., Colborne
MacCoubrey Funeral Home
11 King St. W., Colborne
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Peacefully on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Northumberland Hills Hospital, Cobourg, in his 70th year. Beloved husband of Lynne (nee Newman), loving father of Mel (Corey Girdwood) and Heather (Dao Tran), and cherished grandfather of Felix, Orri and Quinlan Tran. Family always came first for John, he would look for every opportunity to show off his family pride, and will be deeply missed by nieces, nephews, cousins, extended in laws and friends near and far. Dear brother of Reta (Joe) Matheson and Son of the late John Masson and the late Mary (nee Pearson). John’s sense of adventure, creativity and tenacity were his driving force through childhood into his final days. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2 p.m. with visitation from 1 – 2 p.m. at MacCoubrey Funeral Home, Colborne, followed by a reception in the Colborne Legion Br #187. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimer Society or to the Canadian Cancer Society would be appreciated. The family would like to give sincerest thanks and gratitude to Dr. Mule and the palliative care team at NHH.
Lynne & Family - Sincere condolences at this difficult time.
Please except our condolences to the family John was a friend for 50 plus years going back to our special time in Lahr. John (Batavas) and our gang had too many good times and were luck to have special friends to see us through them. From one Lahr brother to another you will be missed. Rest easy my friend.
Dear Lynne and family My condolences for your loss, I was shocked to hear of his passing. John and I were great friends over our high school years in Lahr from 71-75. I remember seeing John and some of the old gang at the reunion in Ottawa. I remember when this new fangled internet technology came to be and we found each other on Facebook and even though we usually only shared a few emails and Christmas greetings it was nice to hear from my old friend. I do remember trying to reach out, but you seemed to offline which I now understand why. I'm sad to think all I'll have of my friend are the memories we shared. Lynne and family may your memories of John help ease your pain.
Thinking of all John's family during the days ahead. Rest peacefully John
Lynn, Heather, Mel and families please accept my condolences on the loss of John. I knew him as a quiet but cordial man always saying hello as he walked by. Please cherish your memories!
Lynne so sorry to hear of John's passing. Loved his sense of humour at work. Thinking of you and the family at this difficult time. Hope remembering all the good times will bring you some comfort.
Sending my deepest sympathies to John’s wife, family and friends.
Lynne and family my heart breaks for you. I am so terribly sorry and I am saddened to hear of the passing of my old friend John. We had some great times in high school in Lahr. Hold tight to all the wonderful memories you all made together.
Lynne, our deepest condolences. Although our presence was not always there, John, you and the family were always part of us through Reta. How time elude us. It seems a short memory ago, John and his parents were in our home in Niederschofhiem dearly coddling our 1st born, Allison. John, his parents and Reta were and always be an immovable memory with Linda, Allison, Tara, Nadine and myself. May you, Mel and Heather find strength in each other to get through this unimaginable difficult time Love from our family
Such a good man. Great husband,father,grandfather and friend. My heart aches.
Lynne, our deepest condolences. Although our presence was not always there, John, you and the family were always part of us through Reta. How time elude us. It seems a short memory ago, John and his parents were in our home in Niederschofhiem dearly coddling our 1st born, Allison. John, his parents and Reta were and always be an immovable memory with Linda, Allison, Tara, Nadine and myself. May you, Mel and Heather find strength in each other to get through this unimaginable difficult time Love from our family
To Lynne and family - We are so sorry for your loss. It is difficult to even put in words. I remember John and his laugh and good-hearted nature from the times at Aunt Fran's and Uncle Dick's as well as our last time together not even 18 months ago. Sorry we won't be able to come in from Edmonton and make the funeral but we'll be thinking about all of you. All the best and we'll be in touch soon. Brian, Lynn, Connor (Macrina), Sean and Emersyn
Lynn & girls My deepest condolences on your loss. May your many memories give you comfort in the days ahead.
I am trying to find the words to let Masson family know how much John meant to us. Lynne my dear friend such a loss, John was very devoted to his family and friends. my life has been so enriched having him in it. The loss is beyond words.
Lynne, Melanie and Heather our hearts are with each of you and family. John was an amazing man and his smile and laugh were huge always had a hello or big wave. He will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences.
I am so sorry to hear of this. Thank you so much for always welcoming Sara and I into your home, and for always making us laugh. You will be missed.
We are very sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family
So sorry for your loss. I worked with John at Strapex for many years. He was a hard,caring employee. RIP John.