Robert C. Higgins Obituary (1922 - 2012)

Robert C. Higgins, age 89, a resident of Chelmsford, died Saturday, August 18, 2012 at the Lowell General Hospital. He was the beloved husband of Rose Ann (Wilson) Higgins, to whom he was married for 54 years. He was born in Lowell on December 11, 1922, and was the son of the late Patrick and Helen (Gargon) Higgins. Robert proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII . Prior to his retirement, he was employed for many years as a tool and die maker for Standard Thomson in Waltham. He was a member of St. Mary Parish in Chelmsford. In addition to his wife, Robert is survived by his sons; Gary R. Higgins and his wife Linda of Lowell, and Robert M. Higgins and his wife Karen of Chelmsford, 5 grandchildren; Jeffrey, Cailin, Alicia, James, and Katie, his sister; Helen Simonds and her husband George of Woburn, as well as several nieces and nephews. He was also the brother of the late Joseph, George and Edward Higgins. Visitation will be held at the BLAKE FUNERAL HOME, 24 Worthen Street, CHELMSFORD on Tuesday from 11AM - 2PM and from 5PM 8PM. His Funeral Mass will be offered on Wednesday morning at 9 oclock at St. Mary Church, 25 North Rd., Chelmsford. Interment in Pine Ridge Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Roberts name to the Disabled American Veterans P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250 or to the American Heart Assoc. 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701. First Visitation August 21, 2012 11:00am - 2:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Second Visitation August 21, 2012 5:00pm - 8:00pm, Blake Funeral Home 24 Worthen Street Chelmsford, MA 01824 Service Information August 22, 2012 9:00am, Saint Mary Catholic Church 25 North Road Chelmsford, MA 01824 Interment Location Pine Ridge Cemetery 130 Billerica Road Chelmsford, MA 01824