Higgins, Delbert G., 80, February 9, 2008. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.
PATTEN – Delbert Guy Higgins, died at his home in Patten on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2008, at the age of 80. He was born in Cliffordvale, New Brunswick, Canada on August 20, 1927, the son of Donald Harold Higgins and Ada Pearl (Dee) Higgins. He was also the stepson of Elery B. Donovan.
He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Joan Marie (Shorette) Higgins; their five children: Karla, Kathy, Kevin, Kristie and Kirk and their respective spouses; ten grandchildren: Heidi, Randy, Lori, Alisha, Nicole, Lyndsay, Kami, Neal, Adria and Kadin; three great-grandchildren: Corbin, Willow and Karli; one brother, Clinton; two special cousins, Ronald Dee and Gayle (Dee) MacHenry; and three special friends: Faye Brown and Willie & Leah Willis. He was predeceased by a dear grandson, Kaleb.
He was a World War II veteran, and upon being discharged returned to the family farm in Patten, then later worked for local potato farmers for the rest of his career. He loved working in the out of doors. He especially enjoyed his grandchildren, playing cards, watching his favorite sports teams and snowmobiling. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends.
Graveside services will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Island Falls.