BASS HARBOR – Richard Higgins Sr., 61, died April 29, 2008, at his residence. He was born Oct. 31, 1946, in Ellsworth, son of Weston and Wilda (Pomeroy) Higgins. He worked as a lobsterman and mechanic mostly, but also dabbled in masonry. Richard enjoyed photography, camping, fresh-water fishing and feeding stray cats. He was a member of the Housing Committee, Bass Harbor. He was predeceased by his father; sister, Gail; and brothers, Raymond and Robert. Richard is survived by his mother, Wilda Higgins of Surry; sisters, Sharon Davis, Lyla Crawford, both of Lamoine, Brenda Weidmyer of Wisconsin, Cheryl Higgins of Ellsworth and Debra Innes of Bar Harbor; brothers, William, Gary, Malcolm, all of Lamoine, Steven of Surry and Michael of New York; sons, Richard Higgins Jr. of Bass Harbor and Tori Garland of Ellsworth; granddaughter, Jackie Higgins of Bass Harbor; many nieces and nephews; and loving friend, George Sawyer of Southwest Harbor. Friends are invited to services 2 p.m. Saturday, May 10, at the Higgins residence, 223 McQuinns Road, Lamoine. Donations may be made to CancerCare of Maine, 417 State St., Webber East, Suite 20, Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements are under the care of Direct Cremation of Maine, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast.
RICHARD HIGGINS SR.
