ROBERT E. HIGGINBOTHAM

1943 - 2024

HIGGINBOTHAM, Robert E. Robert "Higgy" E. Higginbotham, 80, of Peabody, formerly of Winthrop, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 14, 2024, at Lahey Clinic Hospital, in Burlington, surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Mary Ellen (Barry) Higginbotham, with whom he shared 38 years of marriage. He was born in Revere on October 8, 1943 and was the cherished son of the late Joseph and Helen (Hock) Higginbotham. In addition to his wife, Mary Ellen; Robert is survived by his son, Rob Dower; his brother, Joseph Higginbotham; his sister, Ruth Loughran, and her husband, James; his sister-in-law, Josephine Higginbotham; and many loving nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Sadly, in addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John, Paul and David Higginbotham; his sister, Joan Cook; and his sister-in-law, Martina Higginbotham. Visiting Hours will be held at the Conway, Cahill-Brodeur Funeral Home, 82 Lynn St., PEABODY, on Sunday, March 24, 2024, from 10:30 to 11:30AM, followed by a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 11:30AM. Burial will be private. At the family's request, please OMIT flowers. Donations may be made in Robert's memory to Habitat for Humanity by visiting habitat For complete obituary, guestbook and directions, please visit www.ccbfuneral.com.

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