HIGGINS
Peter Gary Higgins
It is with sorrow that we announce the passing of Peter Gary Higgins, of Saint John. Peter passed away at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Tuesday evening, December 9, 2008 surrounded by his family and friends.
Peter is survived by his loving wife, Kathryn (McLennan) and their three sons, Matthew Peter, Jared Alexander and Nathan Robert.
Peter was born in Saint John on October 4, 1953, the son of the late Nathan (Gus) and Madaleen (Brown) Higgins. He moved from Saint John to Bathurst at the age of 3. Peter graduated from Bathurst High School in 1972.
Peter served in the Army Reserves for several years attaining the rank of Sergeant. Peter was a member of the Loyalist City AM Radio Club and enjoyed talking to people all over the world.
Peter moved to Toronto and graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology. Prior to his marriage, Peter was a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints and became a Missionary and served in California for two years.
Peter attended the New Brunswick Community College - Saint John from 1982 - 1984 and graduated from the Power Engineering Technology program.
He was employed with New Brunswick Power - Point Lepreau Generating Station for the past 24 years.
Peter was a loving husband and father and enjoyed his family. He would do anything for the love of his life of 23 years.
Peter was a member of the Church of the Resurrection in Grand Bay-Westfield.
Surviving in addition to his wife and sons, by a sister, Margaret Meinke (Mike) of British Columbia; brothers-in law John (Theresa) and Doug McLennan; sisters-in-laws Wendy Gray (Gerald), Donna White (Steven) and several nieces and nephews Justin, Andrew, Brandon, Quinten and Ryan and his favorite dog “Lacey”.
He was predeceased by his parents, Gus and Madaleen; brother, John; sister, Kathleen and parents-in-law, John and Barbara McLennan.
Resting at Castle Funeral Home, “Fallsview Chapel”, 309 Lancaster Ave, Saint John West (634-1701)
Visitation will take place on Thursday, December 11, 2008 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m.
A funeral service will take place on Friday, December 12, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. from Castle Funeral Home.
Interment will follow in Cedar Hill Ext. Cemetery.
Donations, in memory of Peter, may be made to:
The Church of the Resurrection Building Fund