Needham, Massachusetts
HIGGINS, Joyce Marie (Dunn) On April 13th, at home after a long illness, aged 79 years. Widow of the late Charles J. Higgins, Jr. (d. 1979). Beloved mother of Rev. Charles J. Higgins, III, Pastor of Mary Immaculate of Lourdes Church, Newton, Anne Higgins of Needham, Jonathan and his wife Tracey...
Read MoreI remember Mrs. Higgins very fondly as a teacher at the Eliot School in Needham. We had a lot of wonderful on the school playground during recess. Fortunately I had one opportunity to speak to Mrs. Higgins by phone when she was retired. I miss her. Nick :-)
Nick Sterling
May 05, 2021 | Student
I worked with Joyce for many years at the Belmont Library. We both enjoyed gardening and spent many lunch hours going to garden centers studying and buying plants. Joyce and I also attended antiquarian book shows and enjoyed looking for antique children's books. She was the kindest person I ever met and I treasure the memories I have of her.
Carol Baer
April 23, 2013 | S. Hamilton, MA
Requiem aeternam dona eis Domine, et lux perpetua luceat eis.
Requiescat in pace. Amen.
Fidelium amima per misericordiam Dei requiescat in pace. Amen.
-Chris Whittle, Mary Immaculate parishioner
Christopher Whittle
April 18, 2013 | Worcester, MA
FROM THE LAB WORKERS AT NEHO OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH JOYCE'S FAMILY,MAY YOURS MENORIES OF HER BE ETERNAL
April 18, 2013
May the God of all comfort grant your family peace at this time. 2 Cor. 1:3
April 17, 2013 | FL
I worked with Joyce in the Belmont Library children's room. Joyce was a lovely person...gentle & kind & a wonderful children's librarian. She nurtured the love of books in many children over the years.
Joyce talked of growing up in Pittsfield, in the red house by the road. I always think of her when we go by it.
She spoke often of her adored children & grandchildren. My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Winnie Church
April 17, 2013 | Menlo Park, CA
My daughter, Michelle, loves the Children's Room at the Belmont Public Library; Joyce was always so kind and helpful to Michelle. We offer our deepest condolences to the family.
April 17, 2013
To the family of Joyce Marie Higgins
My deepest sympathy for the loss of such a wonderful member of your family. I'm sure she will surely be missed.
Sincerely
Mary Duhaime
Mary Duhaime
April 16, 2013 | Needham, MA
I worked with Joyce in the childrens' area at the Thayer Library. She was an inspiration as a librarian and a welcoming presence to every child and parent who came to visit.
She spoke often of her kids and the plays that you produced at your house. It sounded like a wonderful place to grow up.
Please accept my sympathy for your loss. I will never forget her.
Paula Heffernan
April 15, 2013 | Quincy, MA
