Born in North Sydney, NS, she was the daughter of the late Cecil George Musgrave and Ann Nolan Hepburn. Mabel lived her youth with her beloved grandmother, Mabel Iretta Cameron-Musgrave in Weymouth, NS, later attending Holy Angels, Sydney, NS. After graduation she moved to Halifax where she worked with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in the HQ Planning & Research Section for 35 years. From her grandmother’s teachings, she learned the greatest rewards in life were achieved by giving back which led her to a life of supporting, advocating for and contributing to the well-being of others and being awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Commemorative Medal. One of her greatest passions was her participation in animal rescue. It was often said, Mabel loved animals more than people—she would just smile. She was an executive member of the Union of Solicitor General Employees achieving the position of Atlantic Regional President and was presented with the USGE Exemplary Service and Honourary Membership awards upon retirement. Her greatest joy was the opportunity to raise her stepchildren, Daniel Georges and Catherine Marie.
She is survived by her husband, Jean-Luc; children, Daniel, Halifax; Catherine (Collin Hoyt) Comeau, Moncton; grandson Adam, step grandson Jayden. Brothers, Bart (Linda) Sackville, NB; Cecil (Barbara) Halifax, NS. Sisters, Iretta Knickle, Weymouth, NS; Christine (John Como) Florida; MaryElizabeth (Greg) Montgomery, Florida; Angela (Dwayne) Bigelow, Florida; Barbara (Dave) Marshall, Edmonton, Alberta; step-sister Linda (Ron) Hiltz, Aylesford, N.S. Many special nephews and nieces and Godchild Kimberly Slater-Rehberg. She cherished her friends, some for more than 60 years. She was predeceased by beloved niece, Dr. Deborah Musgrave, DVM.; brother, Robbie Hepburn; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Knickle.
Cremation has taken place and has been entrusted into the care of JA Snow Funeral Home, 339 Lacewood Drive, Halifax, NS. Celebration of Life Service is postponed due to COVID. Service to be officiated by her cousin, Rev. Eric Patton. Family flowers only. Donations may be made to the Dr. Debbie Musgrave Memorial Fund, University of Prince Edward Island, Charlottetown, PEI, Ph # is 1-866-453-4119 or the Animal Rescue Coalitions, Halifax, N.S.
A special thank you to Dr. Howard Conter and the Total Home Care Team.
It’s the quality of life that counts, not the quantity.
Mabel Iretta Cameron-Musgrave
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