Edna C. Higgins
1923-2018
HIGGINS EDNA C. – At the Passamaquoddy Lodge in St. Andrews, NB; on
Friday, January 12th, 2018; Edna Catherine (McGee) Higgins; wife of
Dr. Gordon Higgins. Born in St. Stephen, she is the daughter of the
late Hazen & Gladys (Horsenel) McGee.
Edna was a member of the RCL. Edna thoroughly enjoyed the game of
golf. For many years she was the Ladies Captain at the Algonquin Golf
Club and served as club President. There is a plaque in her honour at
the club house.
Surviving in addition to her husband Gordon of 35 years are her
children Brenda Hodgkiss (Ben) of Kamloops, BC, Blair Price(Carrie
Parker) of St. Andrews, 2 granddaughters Amber & Vanessa, 3 great
grandchildren Kara & Lucas, and Brinlee, stepdaughter Katharine
Higgins(Per), stepsons Bill Higgins and Harry Higgins (Jan) all of
Calgary, one sister Gerry Patterson of Texas, and her brother Herb
McGee, several nieces nephews and cousins.
Edna was predeceased by her first husband Donald Price ,5
brothers, Peter, Paul, Blair, Doug & Bobby, and 1 sister Lois.
Edna & Don opened the first nursing home in St. Andrews at the old
O’Dell Mansion at the south end of Montague Street. When
Passamaquoddy Lodge was built the nursing home patients were moved to
the lodge and Edna became the first Matron at the Lodge. Edna was
cheerful and friendly and took great pleasure in helping others.
By Edna’s request there will be no visitation. Cremation
will take place, A funeral service in celebration of her life will be
held on Sunday February 4th, 2018 at 2:00 pm at All Saints Anglican
Church, St. Andrews, NB. Archdeacon John Matheson officiating. A
reception will immediately follow in the adjoining church hall. The
interment will be held at a later date in the spring at St. Andrews
Rural Cemetery
In lieu of flowers donations to the Alzheimer Society would be
appreciated by the family. Online condolences to the family or
donations can be made at www.humphreysfh.com
Arrangements have been entrusted to the care & direction of
Humphreys Funeral Home, 20 Marks Street, St. Stephen, NB E3L 2B2 (506
… 466 … 3110)
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Edna C Higgins 19232018.source
Death notice for the town of: St-Stephen, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick