In Memory

IHRI Co-Founder Gilbert M. Mason (?-?)

After 96 years full of learning, travel, community-building, friendship, and family, International House co-founder, Gil Mason, passed away in February. Together, Gil and his wife, Dr. Lillian (Bili) Mason created a warm and generous “home away from home” in which members of the Rhode Island international community could gather for home-cooked meals, cross-cultural learning, mutual support, creative expression, and the kinds of friendships that last a lifetime. In honor of Gil’s life and legacy, his daughters, Gabrielle and Darielle, his sons-in-law, Alan and Street, and his grandson, Zach, have established the Gil Mason Memorial Fund, the proceeds of which will support the operations, programs, and mission of Gil and Bili’s “third child”: International House of Rhode Island. To make a donation in Gil’s memory, you may use our online donation system, and indicate “Gil Mason

Alternatively, checks may be mailed to: International House of Rhode Island, 8 Stimson Ave., Providence, RI 02906

If you have any questions please contact Heidi LaVine (heidi@ihouseri.org) or John Walker (john@ihouseri.org) ph. (401) 421-7181