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Robert Higgins Obituary

Of Needham, October 4, beloved husband of Patricia I. (Kelleher) Higgins for 36 years. Devoted father of Arthur J. Higgins & his wife Ruthann of Walpole. Grandfather of Sarah E. & Amanda M. Higgins both of Walpole. Brother of Mary Caruso & her husband of Anthony of Wayland, Elizabeth Sullivan of Newton & the late John & Barbara Higgins. Also survived by many nieces & nephews. Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 1305 Highland Ave., (Exit 19B off Rte 128) NEEDHAM Tuesday at 9 A.M. Funeral mass in St. Bartholomew Church, Needham at 10 A.M. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Monday 4-7 P.M. Interment Calvary Cemetery, Waltham. Late retired employee of Polaroid Corp. of Waltham, WWII Army Veteran. For directions & guestbook www.gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Needham 781-444-0687

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Published by Boston Globe from Oct. 5 to Oct. 8, 2007.

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Lindsay, Aj, and Emma Whitaker

October 10, 2007

Dear Higgins Family: Our sympathy and thoughts go out to you at this difficult time. We are sorry to hear of your loss. Much love!

Karen Wallace

October 8, 2007

To the entire Higgins family - please accept our deepest sympathy in the loss of your husband and father. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this time.

James and Karen Wallace

October 8, 2007

Artie, Itz, Sarah and Amanda -

We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.

Love, Kath, Sue & Shell

Mike Casey

October 7, 2007

Mr. Higgins,
Sir I didn't know you but I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country when you served in the U.S. Army during WW II and for being a member of the Greatest Generation. And to your family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

Donna, Bob, Laura, Gregory & Matthew

October 6, 2007

Dear Arthur, Ruth, Sarah & Amanda,

Please accept our deepest sympathy on your loss.

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