Thomas Higgins

Thomas Francis
Higgins
Corner Brook, NL

It is with great sadness that the family of the late Thomas Francis Higgins announce his passing on May 30, 2012 at the Western Memorial Regional Hospital at the age of 62 years. Tom was well known and respected as a Minor Hockey Coach and Union Activist.
He leaves to mourn with fond and loving memories his two children: Sonya (Frank Andrea), Halifax, Thatan (Kerri), St. John’s, grandchildren: Emily and Maria (Thatan); former wife and lifelong friend: Janice Higgins; sisters: Mary Dier, Eileen (Jim Mercer); brothers: Jim (Clarice), Patrick (Patricia), Donald (Joan), Peter (Peg) sister-in-law: Vickie Higgins; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was predeceased by his parents: James and Theresa Higgins; sisters: Patricia, Kathleen, Theresa; brothers: Edward, Leo, Cyril; and brother-in-law: Hubert Dier.
A Celebration of Life to express and share the love and life of Tom will be held on Sunday June 3, 2 p.m.; at the Press Club, 18 Union Street. As expressions of sympathy, in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the ALS Society, Corner Brook. The online family guest book may be signed or memorial donations may be made through website www.fillatre.ca.

Condolences

Hi Thatan. We are so very sorry for your loss, and unfortunately we are not in town to celebrate your dad's life. Please know that we are thinking of him and your family. Dad wanted me to remind you of the Lead Pucks after we skated the circles! lolol.

— Blair, Chantelle, Mark and Barbara Kelly

Please accept my sincere sympathy to you and your family Janice, Tom is in a better place now and isn't suffering anymore God Bless you and yours.

— Gladys Batten

Sonya and Thatan, my heart is with you both. Hold on to the memories of the precious time you had with him and remember the good man he was up until the end. Lots of love!

— Charlene Walker (Higgins)

To a very special uncle. I will miss you dearly and always remember our final talks we had. I was truely blessed to have such a compassionate, kind, unselfish and genuine man as my uncle. You are in heaven now with my dad , and i can see both of you smiling now at each other . Rest in peace , love always ...boyde and vickie

— boyde higgins

So Sorry to hear of your Dads passing. I have wonderful memories of our working years together at Kruger and serving together an behalf of our union members.I will miss him as he was a wonderful friend to me. God bless you all. Wesley Sheppard

— Wesley and Anne Sheppard

So sorry to hear of Tom's passing, I have many good memories of our working days at the Mill. Our thoughts are with you. Maurice & Wanda

— Maurice & Wanda Newhook

Sonya, Dave & I send our condolence to you and your family. Your Dad is in a better place now and he is at peace.

— Barb& Dave Andrea

I am so very sorry to hear that your Dad has passed. You did an amazing job of taking care of him when he needed you most and gave him some very amazing life experiences to enjoy while he could. A man could not ask for a better daughter to have as his side as a supporter and caregiver. God Bless you all during this time. Thinking of you and sending my love

— Elizabeth Hayman-Oldham

Tom coached me for many years during my minor hockey days. Nearly 20 years later and I find myself coaching minor hockey and I have a new respect for all my old coaches. Not only did they teach us the game of hockey but I'm sure they made us better people along the way. I want to say Thank you for all your time, dedication and patience over the years. Hopefully they have hockey in heaven. RIP

— Jeff Bannister

Our thoughts and prayers are with you as you mourn Tom's passing. We have been friends for over 30 years and had the opportunity to spend some time with him first when he was diagnosed with ALS. We have many wonderful memories and will treasure them forever.

— Phonse & Marg Jesso

It is with sincere sadness we offer our condolences to Tom's Family on his passing. It was our pleasure to know Tom, a wonderful person. We are thinking about you all...

— Bob & Ros Williams

Dear Sonya, Thatan, and Janice, We know what a difficult time this has been. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and with Tom; he is at peace. Ann and David

— David and Ann Chaffey

Sonya, Thatan, and Janice, so sorry to hear of Tom's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers. Doug and Brenda.

— Doug and Brenda Alteen

To the Family; Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing , knew your Dad from working at the mill during construction times, thoughts and prayers are with you all during this most difficult time.

— Maurice Wight

To the family of the late Thomas Higgins, I remember back to the atom all-stars in the 80´s, where Mr. H taught me a love of hockey which still carries me through my stressful moments as a professional classical musician here across the Atlantic, in Austria. His life was prematurely robbed by a horrendous neurological disorder. My deepest Sympathy to Thatan and family. May his soul rest in peace. With a ladened heart, Craig Humber.

— Craig Humber

Service Date

Sunday, June 3, 2012