Carolyne Rose Mason

Carolyne Mason passed away on March 7, 2025 at the age of 64 years.

Carolyne leaves behind her son, Mason Jaffray; her husband, Pat Jaffray; her sister-in-law, Kathy Carey (Ron) and children, Brandi Carey, Shaylinn Carey, Johanna Larsen and children, Adam and Brynn; brother, Tony Mason (Jill) and child, Zain; her mother-in-law, Mila Jaffray; her extended Jaffray and McNeill families including many cousins and friends. She is also survived by her extended family in Australia including niece, Reece Mason (Brett) and children, Marlei, Kody and Emerson, and nephew, Shannon Green (Kelly) and child, Riley.

Carolyne is predeceased by her parents, Rob and May Mason; her father and mother-in-law Donald Jaffray and Doreen McNeill; her siblings, Andrew Mason, Jenny Mason, and nephew, Leander Green.

Carolyne was born in Tamworth NSW, Australia. In 1998, she came to Calgary to finish her Arts Degree on an exchange program at ACAD. She rented a room in a share-house run by Pat. After living together for some time, they started dating. Prior to moving back to Australia, they did a road trip of the West Coast loop. On an impromptu visit to the 24 Hour Church of Elvis in Portland, they decided to get married July 17th, 1999. They then lived in Australia for several years where their child Mason, was born. Their adventures then allowed them to live in New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia. They returned to Calgary in the winter of 2020. Carolyne was creative and artistic. She enjoyed working in many mediums, but particularly painting. She was a staunch feminist, and a caring member of every community she was a part of. She will be missed by family and friends around the world.

All are invited to join in celebrating Carolyne Rose Mason with a Memorial Exhibition of her life and works.

When: Sunday May 4th, 2025 – 3:00pm to 6:00pm

Where: The Artist Lounge – 1840 20 Ave NW, Calgary AB T2M 1H3

Dress: Casual and Vibrant

What to bring/expect: The Memorial Exhibition will include a display of some of Carolyne’s artwork, as well as a slideshow of photos and general fellowship of those that loved her. There will be a Basket Exchange (more details at the event) in which attendees that wish to participate are encouraged to bring a basket (or other style of vessel) containing a donation to the food bank.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to one of the following charities:

CIWA (Calgary Immigrant Women’s Association) 

AARCS (Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society) 

CASP (Canadian Association for Suicide Prevention) in conjunction with Distress Centre Calgary