MONROE – Benjamin P. Higgins, 93, passed away Thursday afternoon, Aug. 23, 2007, at Waldo County General Hospital, Belfast. Ben was born Nov. 30, 1913, in Brockton, Mass., the son of Benjamin P. Higgins Sr. and Harriett (Pendagrass) Higgins. He grew up and attended schools in Brockton, Mass., and was employed as a truck driver for many years for Brancroft Martin and New England Bolt Co., Massachusetts. Ben and his beloved wife, Margaret, lived and worked in Somerville and Arlington, Mass., until their retirement. In December 1978, they moved to Monroe, where they spent their remaining years. They greatly enjoyed traveling throughout Maine and their many trips to Nova Scotia. Margaret was a great cook and enjoyed entertaining in their home. Ben was a member of the IOOF Lodge No. 136, the Loyal Rebekah Lodge No. 92, Monroe and Swanville Community Church. Ben was predeceased by his wife of 57 years, Margaret D. Cossar Higgins in 2004; one brother, Abbott Higgins of Brockton, Mass. He is survived by a sister, Beverly Fanning of Bridgewater, Mass.; one sister-in-law, Janet Cossar of Tiverton, R.I.; several nieces and a nephew. He will be missed by his many friends in the area, especially by his neighbors, Roland and Marnee Clements and all of the Aitken Family in Monroe. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 27, at Crabiel-Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Burial will be after at Pilgrim’s Home Cemetery, Monroe. Those who wish may make donations in Ben’s memory to Monroe IOOF Lodge No. 136, care of Walter Clements, Monroe, ME 04951.
BENJAMIN P. HIGGINS
