The murdered wife of a former Cuyahoga County judge, dishonored, was a beloved teacher at Shaker Heights

SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio – The murdered wife of Judge Lance Mason, a former judge of Cuyahoga County, was a beloved teacher at Woodbury Elementary School, friends and colleagues said Saturday after her death.

Aisha Mason Fraser, 44, worked for Shaker Heights Schools for 16 years and was most recently a Grade 6 teacher in Woodbury.

"It was a very kind woman," said Kelli Glass, former babysitter of the two girls of the Masons of 11 and 8 years old. "She loved her job, she loved her children. His daughters were all his life.

"They are the most beautiful children you have ever met," added Glass. "They are very good children. Adorable."

Shaker Heights police reported that Mason Fraser was stabbed at her home on Saturday morning by her ex-husband. Mason, 51, a member of the administration of Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson, was arrested and taken to hospital after hitting a police vehicle and sent a police officer to the hospital, announced the police.

Jackson sacked Mason on Saturday after Mason's arrest.

The Shaker Heights Teacher's Association said in a statement that the district teachers were deeply mourning and would help Mason Fraser's children, extended family, students and colleagues.

"Aisha illustrated the best of Shaker Heights teachers; intelligent, incredibly attentive to his students and colleagues, active in his profession and in our association, "the statement said. "She is loved by many."

Shaker Heights' superintendent Stephen Wilkins said in a statement that Mason Fraser was a dedicated mother and committed teacher.

"It has touched so many lives of our children and we will miss them tremendously," said Wilkins statement. "His loss is unexpected and the impact of this news on our entire school community is unimaginable and profound."

Audrey, the Masons' 11-year-old daughter, has Down syndrome and underwent open-heart surgery at the age of 8 months to repair a hole in her heart. According to the Plain Dealer archives, the couple opened the Audrey's Chocolate store in 2012 to pay tribute to her daughter, help provide additional income for Audrey's medical expenses and eventually employ people with Down syndrome.

A family member reached Saturday said that she did not want to comment.

Another friend of the family, Cheryl Peavy, described Mason Fraser as a person with a magnetic personality, funny and kind.

"You really had to meet her to find out what she looked like," said Peavy. "She was as friendly as possible."