Nancy Higgins

HIGGINS, Nancy (MacMillan) Of Andover and Osterville on March 6, 2011. Loving wife of John (Jack) G. Higgins, and beloved mother of John and his wife Elizabeth; Mary and her husband John Lechner; James and his wife Elke; Anne and her husband Jeff; Elizabeth, Caroline, Margaret, Kathryn, Nancy and her husband Peter Dankert. Also survived by 17 grandchildren - John, Peter, and Teddy Higgins; John, Elisabeth, Julia and Duncan Lechner; Mathew, Christian, Andrew and Bridget Higgins; Sam and Henry Wakelin; Peter, Katie, Lizzie and Tommy Dankert. She is also survived by her brother Donald and sister-in-law Mary MacMillan. Nancy passed away peacefully surrounded by her family after a lengthy illness. Nancy lived a life of faith devoted to her husband Jack and their combined efforts to care and nurture nine children. Nancy had infinite love for each of her children and grand-children. She was a wonderful mother and wife. Nancy was a faithful participant in Catholic education; an avid reader and bridge player; and a proud gardener. Nancy was a 1953 graduate of Wellesley College. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Wednesday March 9th from 4 PM-8 PM at the Dewhirst & Conte Funeral Home, 17 3rd Street, NORTH ANDOVER, MA. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Thursday, March 10 at 10AM at the St. Augustine Church, 43 Essex Street, Andover, MA 01810. Burial will follow in Spring Grove Cemetery, Andover. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dana Farber Cancer Center, P.O. Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168. To leave on-line condolences or for directions to the funeral home in North Andoverpleasevisit www.contefuneralhomes.com