LEWISTON and HUDSON -Kathleen L. (Moody) McClure Higgins, 85, went to be with the Lord May 25, 2009, at a Lewiston health care facility. She was born May 23, 1924, in Hudson, a daughter of Burnis Woodbury and Grace Evelyn (Robbins) Moody. Kay attended Old Town schools. She was a member of Hudson Baptist Church. She was employed by Old Town Canoe Co. for a number of years and was also a chambermaid at the Sheraton in Connecticut for several years. Kay’s favorite pastime was sending birthday and anniversary cards to everyone, even people she had only met once. She is survived by her five children: daughter, Linda McInich and husband, Donald Sr., of Newport; daughter, Brenda Allen and husband, Fred, of Newport; daughter, Donna Jenkins and husband, Kenneth, of Old Town; son, Larry McClure and wife, Elaine, of Kenduskeag; daughter, Pamela Allen and husband, Dennis, of Greene; 12 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren; and a very special friend, Rosaire Galarneau. Kathleen was predeceased by her husband, Earle in 1973; her parents; a sister, Mayfred Tibbetts; two brothers, Ralph and Galen Moody; and three grandsons, Jeff, Scotty and Hunter. The family gives a special thanks to everyone from Russell Park Rehabilitation and Living Center, Lewiston. Friends may call 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. Friday at Birmingham Funeral Home, 438 Main St., Old Town. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Hudson Baptist Church, Hudson. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, One Bowdoin Mill Island, Suite 300, Topsham, ME 04086. Those who wish to view a life story or post a personal tribute may do so through www.mem.com.
KATHLEEN L. ‘KAY’ (MOODY) MCCLURE HIGGINS
