Merilyn Q. Todd (Todd) Cusick

Merilyn Q. Todd Cusick, 88, of Cambridge passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and her caregivers. She was born and raised in Toddville on February 16, 1927 to the late Howard and Lula Hughes Todd.

She attended school in Toddville and graduated from Crapo High School class of 1944. She began her working career in retail sales, starting at McCrory’s Five & Dime, J.C. Penney Department Store and Leggett’s Department Store in the men’s department from it’s opening until it’s closing in 1989. She is fondly remembered by many as “Mrs. Leggett’s”.

As a young red head, she caught the eye and stole the heart of George Carroll Cusick of Golden Hill. They were married on August 29, 1947 and shared 51 years together. George passed away on December 12, 1998.

Merilyn was a member of Immanuel United Church of Christ in Cambridge and was active in the ladies group until her health began to fail. She was a member of the local and national AARP and a volunteer at the Salvation Army Thrift Store, which kept her in touch with downtown Cambridge and her many customers.

She followed and supported her husband’s hobby of power boat racing from the early 1950’s through the early 1990’s. Through racing they made many wonderful and lifelong friends and were able to travel all over the country. She was known for her baking skills, especially her applesauce cakes and chocolate chip cookies, which she loved to share with family and friends.

The family wishes to extend special thank yous to Amedisy’s Home Health Care, Coastal Hospice and our personal caregivers for your loving care of Merilyn.

She is survived by her only daughter Carole Ann C. Brohawn, son in law Garry L. Brohawn, Sr., a granddaughter Kim Ann Brohawn, a grandson Garry L. Brohawn, Jr., one great granddaughter Marijane L. Brohawn, two nephews Philip Wayne Todd (Janet) and William Arthur Todd (Carolyn) all of Cambridge, one niece Phyllis Todd Cook (Henry) of Virginia, sisters in law Helen Cusick Travers, Norma Lee Cusick, Jane Cusick, Jill Cusick all of Cambridge and Marie Cusick of Glen Burnie. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Besides her parents and husband, she is predeceased by her brother Philip Woodrow Todd and wife Maysie.

Pallbearers will be Garry Brohawn, Sr., Garry Brohawn, Jr., Gary Cusick, Greg Cusick, Lynn Cusick, Wayne Cusick, Gene Travers and Howard Todd. Honorary pallbearers will be Wayne Todd, Arthur Todd, Phyllis Todd Cook, closest friend Jean Haddaway, Steve Abbott and her special caregivers Barbara and Teresa.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at 2 p.m. at Immanuel United Church of Christ with Rev. Dale Krotee officiating. Interment will follow at East New Market Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 12 to 2 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to the Immanuel United Church of Christ, 5401 White Hall Road, Cambridge, MD 21613, The Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Association, P.O. Box 134, Cambridge, MD 21613 or to a charity of your choice. Arrangements are in the care of the Thomas Funeral Home, P.A. in Cambridge.