Avis de décès de Evelyn-L. Higgins - Nécrologie - MesAieux.com

Evelyn L. (Ringler) Higgins died peacefully in her sleep, July 20, 2012, after a period of illness. Born in Boston July 21, 1946 to Theodore and Helen Ringler, Evelyn was raised and educated in Jamaica Plain, and went on to live in Oxford, and Dorchester before settling in Rockland for the past 36 years. A loving mother, she will be missed by her three children and their families, Ken Higgins and his wife Diane, Denise OKeefe and her husband Chris, all of Rockland and John Higgins of Southbridge. She was also the devoted Nana to Daniel and Emily Higgins, Paige and Colin OKeefe and Zachary, Marina, and Julia Higgins. She is also survived by her former husband and dear friend Francis Higgins, his wife Helen and their son Alex of Framingham. She was the adored sister of Theodore Ringler Jr. and his wife Patricia of Scituate, George and Carole Ringler of Norwood, Charles and Ilene Ringler of Phoenix, AZ and her dearly departed sister Helen Mitchell, formerly of Port Charlotte, FL. She will also be incredibly missed by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Evelyn will be remembered by all family and friends for her unending loyalty, dependability and willingness to lend a hand with any task, whether babysitting, rides to practice, or saving seats for a concert or play! A great cook, she will always be famous for her dough, home fries, potato salad and eggplant parm! In her many years working for Stop & Shop, Angelos Bakery and Bldg #19, she made many friends of co-workers and customers alike. She couldnt leave the house without someone recognizing her and saying hello! The family welcomes friends and loved ones to celebrate Evelyns life at the Magoun- Biggins Funeral Home, 135 Union St., Rockland, Monday, July 30, 2012 from 5-8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at 9 a.m. at Holy Family Church. Burial will follow in Dedham at the Brookdale Cemetery. Donations in Evelyns name may be made to the MSPCA. For directions or to share a memory on Evelyns Tributes page, visit www.magounbiggins.com.