Masefield was married to Jennifer Masefield, an
orthopaedic nurse and
physiotherapist who was active in
charitable work during his governorship. The couple had three children: Nigel, Sally and Roger. During their years in Bermuda, she served as patron of Pals, the island’s
cancer charity, and the couple were known for their support of community and compassionate-care initiatives. In later life, she developed
Alzheimer’s disease and died in April 2019 at the age of 79. ==References==