Dr. John Elton Higgins
1925-2021
Higgins – Dr. John
Elton Higgins passed away at his home surrounded by his family in
Venice, Florida on February 24, 2021. Dr. Higgins was born
in Miscouche, Prince Edward Island, Canada. He attended
Acadia University, flew for RAF in WWII, and graduated from Dalhousie
Medical School in 1952.
Elton married Joline Lee Petersen in 1948. After he
graduated from Medical School, Elton and Joline moved to Brooklyn,
Nova Scotia where Elton opened up a family practice. Running
a family practice in rural Nova Scotia proved to be difficult
financially and the couple move to Niagara Falls, Ontario.
They eventually settled in Lewiston, New York, where Elton became the
Chief of Anesthesia at the Niagara Falls Memorial Medical
Center.
Elton and Joline moved to Venice, Florida in 1984 where they
enjoyed thirty years of retirement together.
Elton is survived by three sons – Mark, Michael,
and Peter. He was predeceased by a son, James, and his
beloved wife, Joline.
Elton will always be remembered by his gentle nature, great
smile and infectious laughter. For years he would go down to
the Bahamas and provide free medical care on a remote island.
To this day, the Islanders speak of him with
fondness. Resting at Moase Funeral Home, Summerside.
Completed arrangements to be announced at a later date.
Interment later in Lot 16 United Church Cemetery.
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Death notice for the town of: Summerside, Province: I-P-E