BALDOG Phillip (Phil) Mason PLATO

Memories of years gone by of drinking, playing pool and darts at the Globe. Condolences to the family.
Robyn Henry

We are so sad about Phil we are going miss dearly his humerus antics , he was alway happy , Tony has been missing his visits already , rest easy my my friend and keep on fishing ❤️

Rip dad miss you love you loads

Our deepest sympathy to the Plato family in the loss of Phil.

So sorry to hear of Phil's passing. Great workmate at the freezing works for years and after when they visited us many times. Give Sue a hug when you get to the pearly gates Phil. From Polly and Paddy Minehan .

Hi… My condolences to the Plato family and friends. I was saddened to learn of the passing of Phil. It seems like only yesterday we as boys were playing Cowboys and Indians in the domain of the developing suburb of Waikiwi… Phil always had to be a Cowboy .. why… because the Indians always got shot.. always. Where has the time gone? Phil loved his fishing… so one Friday evening in the middle of a Southland Winter we decided to go to the Iron Bridge at Wallacetown and stay the night in a pup tent and do a little fishing… well those Southland Winters are harsh so Phil decided to light a fire… wasn’t sure how he would achieve that… but Phil came prepared with a can of petrol and a box of matches.. we gathered branches and twigs from nearby trees and prepared to light it up… so Phil’s plan was I would strike the match as he poured the petrol on the firewood… match lit but Phil misjudged the firewood and poured the petrol over my left forearm… same arm holding the match… arm now an instant towering inferno.. we laughed about that for years later.. that was after I was discharged from the Accident and Energency department at Southland Hospital. So Phil you literally left your mark on me. Rest in Peace my friend….P.S Phil when you reach Heaven I am confident there will be a pub., a lake and maybe even an Indian Warrior possibly holding a can of petrol.

Hi… My condolences to the Plato family and friends. I was saddened to learn of the passing of Phil. It seems like only yesterday we as boys were playing Cowboys and Indians in the domain of the developing suburb of Waikiwi… Phil always had to be a Cowboy .. why… because the Indians always got shot.. always. Where has the time gone? Phil loved his fishing… so one Friday evening in the middle of a Southland Winter we decided to go to the Iron Bridge at Wallacetown and stay the night in a pup tent and do a little fishing… well those Southland Winters are harsh so Phil decided to light a fire… wasn’t sure how he would achieve that… but Phil came prepared with a can of petrol and a box of matches.. we gathered branches and twigs from nearby trees and prepared to light it up… so Phil’s plan was I would strike the match as he poured the petrol on the firewood… match lit but Phil misjudged the firewood and poured the petrol over my left forearm… same arm holding the match… arm now an instant towering inferno.. we laughed about that for years later.. that was after I was discharged from the Accident and Energency department at Southland Hospital. So Phil you literally left your mark on me. Rest in Peace my friend….P.S Phil when you reach Heaven I am confident there will be a pub., a lake and maybe even an Indian Warrior possibly holding a can of petrol.

Condolences to all. Enjoyed many times working and the phone calls we had you were a good bugger. You will be missed by many.
Peter Symons DTKing and family.

Rest In Peace Phil, you were a good kind man! My family will miss you x

Sad to have one less man like you in the world Uncle Phil but glad you are not in pain or suffering anymore. Every time I see a Excavator or a bulldozer I still think of you!
Enjoy those Pints and endless fishing trips up there with your mate Peanut, he be waiting for you xxox
Send our love to Nana and Granddad, no doubt they have embraced you in their arms already. Give little Kurt a cuddle xoxo
Until we all meet again, we will keep an eye on things down here for you!
Much Love Kerry P, your Niece xoxoxox