Linda M. Mason ’79

Linda died Feb. 28, 2015, in Browns Mills, N.J., after a courageous battle with cancer. At the time of her passing, she was a legislative representative for the American Federation of Government Employees.

A graduate of Pemberton (N.J.) Township High School, Linda wrote her senior thesis on “Religion and Politics,” which, according to her mother, Rita Mason, was Linda’s “life journey after leaving Princeton.” Her work and her religion were her life.

[node:field-image-collection:1:render]She attended Columbia and then went to Cornell, where she earned her first master’s degree. She then received a master’s in theology from LaSalle University and later taught Bible studies for both adults and youth. “Children, young people, and helping others by extending kindness and charity to them were meaningful to Linda,” said Rita. Linda created hundreds of handmade rosary beads to send to missionaries around the world, and her charity extended to many organizations. “Her family, friends, and church made her smile,” said Rita. “Her unwavering optimism made us smile!”

Linda was a member of the Alumni Schools Committee and the Association of Black Princeton Alumni, and was a Connect Initiative participant. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her brother Robert. Linda was predeceased by her father, Eddie Sr., and brother Eddie Jr. The class extends its heartfelt sympathy to Linda’s family and friends.