ELWYN ‘RED’ HIGGINS “It’s not the destination, it’s the journey.” SEARSPORT – Elwyn “Red” Higgins, 65, died May 29, 2007, at a Bangor health care facility. He was born Dec. 2, 1941, in Morris-town, N.J., the son of Ernest an Erma (Gould) Higgins. Red was a member of the Exiles of Maine, American Legion, Frank Hazeltine Post No. 43 of Belfast, and Power Parachute Club of Maine. He was also a volunteer firefighter of North Searsport. Red spent many years as chief engineer in the merchant marines, stationed out of Louisiana and Rhode Island. He was always willing to rescue and help fellow motorcyclists stranded and in need of a mechanic. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Donna Higgins of Searsport; five children, Robin, Roland, Ann Marie, Reggie, and Shanon Higgins; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three brothers and one sister. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, Robert, Howard, and Johnny. He will be fondly remembered by his many, many special friends. This is an end of a legend. He is also survived by extended family, the Moultons of Searsport. A special thanks to Warren and Diane. In keeping with his request a day of remembrance and celebration will be held Wednesday June 6, at his Searsport home, 42 Frankfort Road. A service of Brookings-Smith, 133 Center St., Bangor. Condolences to the family may be expressed at www.BrookingsSmith.com
ELWYN ‘RED’ HIGGINS
