MARY ELIZABETH MUSSELMAN (nee HARRON)

September 10, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Musselman (nee Harron) of Kincardine, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025, with family by her side, at the Southampton Care Centre, in her 96th year. Predeceased by her husband, Edgar Musselman (2012). Loving mother of Ruth (Ryan) Mahood, Marlene (Terry) Reid, Nancy (Bart) Williams, Steve (Corola Joy) Musselman, Chris (Jim) Bernath and Joe (Ylisa) Musselman, all of Kincardine. Sadly missed by her grandchildren, Matt Mahood (Andrea), Kate (Bob) Richards, Beth Jilesen, Joel (Jennifer) Mahood, Nick (Nicole) Reid, Troy (Laura) Reid, Alissa Bigelow, Luke (Stellina) Williams, Tanner (Julia) Musselman, Dayna Musselman, Kent Bernath (Melissa Crummer), Phil Bernath (Marcy Wigle), Derrick Bernath (Jordan Templeman), Jacob (Michelle Charles) Musselman and Owen Musselman; and her great-grandchildren, Kaelyn, Addison, Ben, Leena, Noah, Elsa, Rhianna, Cole, Zoey, Kali, Anna, Jack, Elle, Kacey, Elena, Henry, and Cullen. Missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents, Mable and Edward Harron; her brother, Clarence; sister in-law, Jean Harron; sisters-in-law and their husbands, Mary and Fred Brooks, Florence and Orville McCormick and Clara and Murray Todd. Mary was all about family, friends and community. She could quietly sit for hours and watch the birds; she was known for her love of all animals. She liked to knit, quilt, listen to music, work in her garden and cheer on the Toronto Blue Jays. She was a dedicated volunteer, with home, school and church; a dedicated member of the Knox Dorcas and Knox quilting ladies, making many beautiful quilts over the years. She would bake delicious pies, with exceptional pastry, for her family and for the church. She was known for her cookies, fudge and famous chicken burgers. Mary was the number one fan, proudly cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren in everything they did. She loved to spend time with those she loved, her family and friends; she will be deeply missed. Visitation will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at the Davey-Linklater Funeral Home, Kincardine, from 10 a.m. until the time of the funeral at 11 a.m., with Rev. Dan West officiating. Reception at the funeral home following interment at the Kincardine Cemetery. A live-stream of the service is available through Mary's memorial page under "Photos & Video." As expressions of sympathy, donations to Knox Presbyterian Church, Kincardine, or a charity of your choice, in place of flowers, would be appreciated by the family. Donations and condolences may be made on-line at www.daveylinklaterfuneralhome.com.