In Brockton, October 15, 2008 Paul V. Higgins passed away after a long illness at the age of 78, at Good Samaritan Hospital. Husband of the late Mary (Letson) Higgins. Paul has resided in Raynham for 40 Years formerly of Newton Lower Falls. Paul Graduated From Newton High class of 1948. He was an avid Sportsman & Athlete playing Baseball,Football & Hockey. Beloved Father of Mrs. Sharon McCaffrey & her husband Chris of Carver MA. Paul Retired as a Iron Worker & member of iron workers local # 7 of Boston. Life member & past Commander VFW. Post 1645 of Stoughton. Past Commander American Legion Post # 405 Raynham MA. Member Raynham Town Committee & the Raynham Lions Club. Funeral Services will be held Monday October 20th at 11 am At the O’Keefe-Wade Funeral Home 70 Washington St. Taunton. Relatives & friends invited to attend. visiting hours prior to the service 10-11 am. Interment in the family lot Blue Hill Cemetery Braintree MA. Donation’s in Pauls Memory may be made to the Raynham Lions Club, P.O. Box 100. Raynham MA 02768 Late Veteran of the Korean War U.S. Navy.