Patricia M. (Duffy) Higgins, a lifelong resident of Saugus, died unexpectedly at her home on Friday September 8, 2006. She was 65 years old.
Patricia was born in Lynn on January 16, 1941. She grew up in Saugus, where she attended Saugus Public Schools and graduated from Saugus High School in 1954. For most of her young life she was a dedicated homemaker. While in her mid to late 40's she decided to further her education and entered North Shore Community College. After 4 years she recieved her Bachelor of Science Degree. She then applied to Lesley College in Cambridge and in 1991 Patricia recieved her Masters Degree in Clinical Therapy. For several years she worked with and sponsored many people who had decided to admit themselves into a "Sober House" in several areas. She then decided to turn her attention to dedicating herself to caring for her grandchildren. Patricia was also a Friend of "Bill W."
Patricia is the beloved wife of the late Frederick J. Higgins Jr. She is the loving companion of Wayne Boudreau of Saugus. She is the devoted mother of James M. Higgins of Saugus, Thomas P. Higgins of Salem, Karen Brown of Hillsboro, N.H., Patrick A. Higgins of Newton, N.H., Frederick J. Higgins lll of Saugus and the late William J. Higgins. Patricia is the loving grandmother of 7 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. She is the beloved sister of Michael Duffy of Alexandria, Va., Peter Duffy of Saugus and the late Vincent Duffy.
Patricia's Funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2006, at 9 a.m. from The Carr Funeral Home 1159 Main Street, Melrose, followed by her Funeral Mass in The Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 1155 Main Street, Wakefield at 10 a.m. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours for Patricia will be held on Tuesday, September 12, 2006, from 4 to 8 p.m. Cremation will take place following her funeral mass.
In lieu of flowers, kindly make memorial donations in Patricia's name to The Boston Rescue Mission, P.O. Box 120069, Boston, MA 02112-0069.(www.BRM.org.)