Lee, NH: Joseph William Laird Mason, 78, of Sherburne Road died on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at home with his loving wife by his side. He was born on April 14th, 1940 in Portsmouth, NH; the son of the late Murray and Dolores (Laird) Mason. J. William served our country proudly in the US Air National Guard; He went to school and received a law degree and was locally self-employed as a lawyer. J. William was also a member of the Durham Community Church. J. William is survived by his wife of 40 years, Gloria (Mitchell) Mason; their children, Joseph Mason of San Diego, Brendan Mason of Allenstown, Cathi Mason of New York, Bruce Berquist of Tamworth, Cheryl Burke of Virginia, Dave Berquist of Barrington and Kevin Berquist of Barrington; siblings, Murray “Red” Mason of Rye, Nancy Robbeloth of Florida and Rose Maloney of Wells; many grandchildren and several great grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, April 6, 2019 at the Durham Community Church, 17 Main Street, Durham, NH. To sign our online guestbook, please go to www.purdyfuneralservice.com