FAYE E. HIGGINS

VASSALBORO – Faye E. Higgins, 63, passed away March 27, 2008, with her loving family by her side, at her residence, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Faye was born June 5, 1944, in St. John, New Brunswick, daughter of the late Harry H. and Violet (Hicks) Hopper. Faye graduated from Melrose High School, Massachusetts. She attended North Shore Community College and Boston School of Dental Nursing. Faye began her photography career with O’Connor School Pictures, Tewksbury, Mass. Faye rose to director of photography and conducted country wide training seminars before operating the Maine franchise as Photography by Higgins. Her company photographed more than 60,000 school children each year in Maine. Faye was a devoted member of Penny Memorial Baptist Church, Augusta and was a member of the church choir and women’s singing group, Mainly Harmony. Faye was a board member and volunteer at Vassalboro Public Library. She loved music and was an accompanist piano player. Faye enjoyed horseback riding, fishing, reading, the ocean beaches, and her many trips to Canada with her grandson. Faye loved children, had a patient and kind heart and was someone you could talk to and confide in during time of need. Faye was a beloved and supportive wife and friend. Faye would wish to extend her love and thanks for the many happy years provided by her extended families and friends in New Brunswick, Maine and Massachusetts. She is survived by her loving husband, Wayne B. Cotta-Higgins; her daughter, Robyn C. Opacki and friend, Peggy Tapley, of Vassalboro; her stepdaughter, Lee A. Granados and her husband, Kevin, of Washington, D.C.; her grandson, Charles T. Opacki; and great-granddaughter, Alysha M. Opacki “Nana” and her smile will be dearly missed by all. A special thanks goes to Dr. Sheridan R. Oldum, Dr. Woondong Jeong, Dr. Lawrence J. Scharf for treatment and a very special thanks to Dr. Catherine Kimball for overseeing her care for many years. Also thanks to the nurses and staff at the cancer treatment center, the Waterville Hospice volunteers, and family and friends for their support. Visitation will be held 10-11 a.m. Saturday, April 5, at Penny Memorial Baptist Church, Augusta, where a funeral service will be held 11 a.m. Graveside services will be held in the spring at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Faye’s name to Home for Little Wanderers, Silver Street, Waterville, ME 04903 or Hospice Volunteers of the Waterville Area, P.O. Box 200, Waterville, ME 04903. Arrangements are under the care of Redington Funeral Home, 5 Park St., Waterville. Condolences may be sent to www.mem.com.