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Elizabeth Mason Obituary

Elizabeth Mason
March 28, 1961 - December 25, 2023
Elizabeth (Lisa) Manning Leatham Mason passed away December 25, 2023, at her home in Darien Connecticut, she was 62 years old. Born March 28th, 1961, in Savannah, GA, she resided in Darien for over 55 years.
Lisa had many accomplishments, but nothing brought her more joy than to be the mother of Caroline. They shared an incredible bond, with their love of creative arts, the beach, and their family. Lisa was incredibly proud of her role as Caroline's mother, and it gave her endless hours of love and happiness.
Lisa attended Ohio Wesleyan University and The Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City, where she enhanced her love for creative arts and design. She was employed by the town of Darien as an integral member of the building department for over 20 years. She became highly regarded, building lasting friendships with her colleagues and the community she served.
Lisa, known to many as the Red Headed Mermaid, was known for her quilt making. She created multiple award-winning quilts and served as President of the NYC Metro Modern Quilt Guild from 2013 until 2015, and also interim Vice President of the Southern Connecticut Modern Quilt Guild. She was gifted with the talent for the use of and combinations of colorful fabrics that produced amazing quilts. She gifted her precious quilts to family and friends, too many to count, and they are cherished keepsakes of her eternal love. During her lifetime she also donated quilts to raise money for causes she was involved in.
Lisa was happiest surrounded by family and friends, especially her large extended family in Door County WI. She created connections between people and was known for her infectious smile and laughter. Lisa was a girl scout leader, an unofficial camp counselor, queen of tie dye, painted rocks, and all things creative. She willingly shared her creative gifts with all she knew and will always be known for her "Sweat Shop Sundays."
Lisa is survived by her daughter Caroline Mason, her sister Gay Dingeman (Jamie) and Betsy LaFontaine (Jim), her brothers John Leatham (Susan) Douglas Leatham (Jessica), many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was supported through her journey by many dear friends especially Alison and Maggie.
The family would also like to thank the amazing doctors and staff of The Bennet Cancer Center who provided exceptional care and support.
A celebration of life gathering will be held January 27th from 3:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. at the Piedmont Club, 152 Hecker Ave., Darien, CT 06820. A number of her quilts will be on display.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Darien Times on Jan. 9, 2024.

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Chris Noe

March 28, 2025

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

Pic is in the lifeguard chair at Pear Tree Point.

Everyone knows Lisa was a quilter. He apartment was a total fire hazard with shelves overflowing with fabrics. Large and small projects hanging on the walls... one spark and the whole place was going up.
Like a Serial Killer I called her a Serial Quilter. She was always searching for the right fabric for her projects. She would look at my shirts criminal quilter intent, I'm lucky to get out alive.
Happy birthday to Lisa and all her friends and family that made this a special day for her.

Chris Noe

December 12, 2024

It's been a tough year with the loss of Lisa at Christmas and Russ in August. The two of them always asked how the other was doing. If there is life on the other side I know these two are good friends. They both put up a gallient fight never showing how weak they really were. The loss for me is real. These were two of my best friends. I'd do anything for them and they for me.
Prayers for Caroline and Bill.
Godspeed

Nina Miller

December 11, 2024

As we approach the 25th, Thinking of Lisa and how much her friends and family love and miss her. The quilt I am so lucky to have is ALWaYS out and ALWAYS Comfy, Cozy and loaded with fun Memories-ALWAYS FUN (and sometimes naughty!!)
Look for a Blue Moon~
Love and miss you, My Lis Mo Mis~
Love you, Caroline~ Best to Bill~~
Neen

Eli

January 27, 2024

RIP beautiful, you will always have special place in my heart

Deloris A. Frazier

January 11, 2024

so sorry for your loss

Edna Ray

January 10, 2024

Lisa was a member of the Empire Quilters Guild for many years. Every encounter I had with her was exceptional--she always greeted me with warmth and a lovely smile, even though she could not remember my name--don't we all forget when we meet so many people. I last saw Lisa at an Empire meeting when she demonstrated a quilt project. I am saddened to learn of her passing she was a light to gather around. My condolences to her family and close friends, missing her will be an irreplaceable loss.

Aleeda Crawley

January 9, 2024

Lisa never let her diagnosis dim her happy spirit or her creativity. She will be missed by her quilt community. May her quilts and loving memories soften this blow for those who love her.

Jody Sullivan

January 9, 2024

Lisa always was with a smile and always created smiles in others... with her personality, her creativity, her kindness. She has touched so many that her memory will live on forever. I loved just spending time with her over needlework, snacks, gossip (good kind), walks etc. when I met her over 20 years ago, I knew I´d met someone special and I will treasure her friendship forever

Chris Noe

January 9, 2024

Lisa was also an ordained minister in CT licensed to perform wedding ceremonies. Marriage was something she believed in and she did them for free. She was also a Notary Public and never charged for that either. These are two examples of how generous she was with her time to help people.

Lisa was fragile and needed to be cared for. She broke her ankle. We really never knew if she broke her ankle and fell or broke her ankle in the fall. They gave her crutches at the hospital and these were not going to work for her. I found a scooter with a basket on the front for her. It was in slightly used in northern CT and the best model available online at the time. The woman selling it was leaving and I had to convince her I wasn't a theif and I'd leave the 100 bucks in her mailbox. I forgot where we were but I stopped at a supermarket and Lisa took off into the store with reckless abandon laughing the whole way. She went from the Emergency Room with a cast on her leg to zooming around on this scooter laughing within an hour. If I told you I didn't love this woman I'd be lying.

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