Paul Higgins, 67, a lifelong resident of Lawrence, died Friday March 16th 2007 at Sunbridge colonial Heights Nursing Center in Lawrence MA. Paul was born in Lawrence, MA and was the son of the late Francis Higgins and Christine (Reil) Higgins. Paul was also pre-deceased by his sister, Maureen Higgins Hansford who died in Florida in 2004.
Paul attended St Patrick's Grammar School and graduated from Lawrence HS in 1957.
Paul worked for the City of Lawrence Sanitation Department during the late 1960's -70's. He also worked for the maintainence department at Lawrence General Hospital during the 1960's.
Paul, an avid high school sports fan, followed local high school sports, especially his alma mater, Lawrence High.
Paul played HS football for LHS under coach Buckley during the era of the power house teams of the mid 1950s.
Paul is survived by cousins on both his mother and father's side including Thomas Higgins of North Andover, James Higgins of Clarksburg MD and Kathleen Higgins Davis of Haverhill, MA.
A funeral mass and committal services will take place at St Mary's Cemetery at a later date. Friends may inquire with the funeral home for more information.
Memorial contributions in the name of Paul Higgins can be made to Vista Care Hospice 690 Canton Ave, Suite 220, Westwood, MA 02090 or The American Cancer Society.