STEUBEN
Terence Jason
Terry Jason of Steuben was born on Aug. 8, 1935, in Huntington, Long Island, N.Y. His parents were Elizabeth Bennett (Jason) and Theodore Jason.
He passed peacefully at home on Oct. 30, 2018. He always enjoyed greeting/meeting friends and family with a smile and sharing stories of fishing out of one of his boats that he built. Following his grandfather’s trade, he built many lobster boats as well as pleasure boats. He was a talented wood worker, carpenter, and boat builder; served many years as Planning Board chairman as well as in the Volunteer Fire Department of Steuben; and was a mentor to many future boat builders/owners.
He is survived by siblings, Maryann Devito and Theodore; wife, Barbara, of 62 years; four children, Terry (Cindy), Orono, Tanis Ross (Don), Chinook, Mont., Donna Jason, Franklin, Michele Parks (Donny) Winterport; numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nephews and nieces.
At his request, no funeral services are scheduled at this time. Online condolences may be offered at www.directcremationofmaine. com.