Jason L. Gage, 65, a lifelong resident of Reading, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. He was the husband of Robin A. (Mowry) Gage.

Born in Winchester and raised in Reading, he was the son of the late Allen and Eva (Macrillo) Gage. Jason graduated from the Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational Technical School in Wakefield, and became one of the youngest Master Plumbers in the state at the age of 19 He worked as a Journeyman Plumber for J.J. Loftus Company in Winchester for many years; and later working for Plumbers Local #12 in Boston for 25 years prior to his retirement. Jason was a member of the Billerica Elks Lodge #2071. He enjoyed fishing, camping, a good meal, a trip to the casino and was an avid Boston Bruins fan. Most of all, Jason loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.

In addition to his loving wife Robin of almost 40 years, Jason is survived by his beloved children; one son, Jason Gage, Jr. and his wife Maria of North Andover, and two daughters, Catherine and Allison Gage, both of Reading. He was the adored and cherished “Grampy” of Gianna, Jason III, and Gabriella Gage. Jason was the brother of Keith Gage and his late wife Wendy of Freedom, NH, Jamie Starr of Billerica, Jeff Gage and his wife Laurie of Bow, NH, and brother-in-law of Marylou Gage of Gardner. He was predeceased by his siblings; Ellen Drew, Allen Gage, Jr., Roy Gage, and Tanya Dewey and her late husband Ed. Jason is also survived by many nieces, nephews, and friends, including his lifelong best friend, Brian Patalano.

Visiting hours will be at the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home, 25 Sanborn St. (cor. of Woburn St.) Reading on Wednesday, November 4 from 4:00-7:00 pm. A funeral service will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, November 5 at 11:00 am, with an hour of visitation prior to the service from 10:00-11:00 am. Burial will be at the Charles Lawn Cemetery in Reading. Contributions in Jason’s memory may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 (www.stjude.org/memorial) For directions and online guestbook, visit www.douglassfuneralhome.com