Taunton – Evelyn M. (Leger) Hignite, 40, of Taunton died after a long illness on May 23, 2004 at Morton Hospital. She was the wife of Gary W. Hignite.
Mrs. Hignite was born in New Bedford, daughter of Walter E. Leger of New Bedford and the late Janice M. (Bourque) Leger, and resided in Taunton since 1987. She was a homemaker who enjoyed gardening, loved helping her neighbors and was an avid New England Patriots fan.
In addition to her widower and father, she is survived by 2 sons: Gary W. Hignite, Jr. of Ormond Beach, FL and Christopher A. Hignite of Taunton; 2 brothers: Walter E. Leger, Jr. of New Bedford and Richard A. Leger of Westport; 2 sisters: Laura E. Fontaine of New Bedford and Lucille M. Fenstermaker of Long Beach, CA; 2 grandchildren: Jacob A. Hignite of Maine and Jasmine A. Hignite of Ormond Beach; and several nieces & nephews.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Wednesday, May 26, 2004, 7-9 P.M.
Funeral service Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 10:00 A.M. at the KIRBY FUNERAL HOME, 61 Tarkiln Hill Road, New Bedford.
Interment in Sacred Heart II Cemetery, New Bedford.