Gertrude Higgins
1924-2016
Gertrude leaves behind he loving children, Shirley MacKenzie (Fred) of Woodstock, NB, Dora Diamond (John) of Winnipeg, MB and Edward Higgins (Patricia) of Beechwood, NB. She also leaves behind her eight cherished grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren, and her great-great-grandson, as well as several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, Gertrude was predeceased by her husband, Albert Higgins; granddaughter, Kerrie Diamond; brother, Ernest Ferguson; and sister, Mary Goodine.
Gertrude enjoyed spending quality time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed going to the camp, hunting, fishing, quilting, playing cards and music. Her cooking was envied by many family and friends.
Funeral service was held on Friday, June 24, 2016 at 3 pm from the Tobique Chapel. Mr. Russell Parish officiated. Interment followed in the Riley Brook Cemetery.
Music for the service was by Sarah Francoeur.
Pallbearers were Dart Williams, Roger Fournier, Hal DeWitt, Steve Seely, Malcolm MacKenzie, Junior Higgins.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home, Perth-Andover and Plaster Rock.
Service Date
Friday, June 24, 2016
Service Time
3 pm
Service Location
Tobique Chapel, Plaster Rock, NB
Visitation
Friday
Visitation Time
1-3 pm
Visitation Location
Tobique Chapel, Plaster Rock, NB
Burial Location
Riley Brook Cemetery
Requested Charity
NB Heart & Stroke Foundation or the NB Alzheimers Association