Bruce P. Higgins, 70, of Abington, died Thursday March 4th in the Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital, after a period of failing health. He was the beloved husband of Christine (Bush) Higgins.
He was born in Fall River, son of the late Byron and Doris (Lawrence) Higgins. Bruce grew up in Whitman, was a graduate of the Whitman High School, class of 1959, also a graduate of Wentworth Institute in Boston.
He has been a resident of Abington for 40 years. He started working as an electrician with his grandfather’s electrical business, then at the Quincy shipyard, General Dynamics and the Pilgrim Power Plant in Plymouth. He was a member of the IBEW Local 223.
He enjoyed gardening, fishing and spending time with his family and friends.
In addition to his beloved wife Christine he is survived by his son, Paul Higgins and his wife Eileen, his daughter, Jeanne Higgins all of Abington, his brother Byron ”Skip” Higgins of Eastham and the late Carl Higgins; also several nieces and nephews.
His services will be held on Tuesday March 9th at 11:00AM in the Blanchard Funeral Chapel Plymouth Street (Rt. 58 at the rotary) Whitman, followed by a burial in the Mount Vernon Cemetery, Abington, MA. His Visitation will be on Monday March 8th from 4:00-8:00PM. Donations may be made in his name to the Alzheimer’s Assoc., 311 Arsenal St., Watertown, MA 02472 or to the Charity of One’s Choice.