Menu
Search by Name
Search by Name
BORN
1933
DIED
2021
FUNERAL HOME
Eileen HIGGINS Obituary
Born October 24, 1933, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021 at Beechwood Continuing Care. Beloved daughter of the late Frank and Ida (nee Leverenz) Higgins; devoted sister to Margaret "Peg" Higgins and the late Jean Higgins, Patrick (Gloria) Higgins, Arthur Higgins, Lois (Joseph) Niland, Carol (James) Kautz, and Ruth Higgins; wonderful aunt to 18 nieces and nephews, and many great-nieces and nephews. Eileen was a retired teacher from the Sweet Home Central School District. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, July 19th, at 9:30 AM at Christ the King Church, 30 Lamarck Dr., Snyder, NY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the scholarship program at Christ the King School, 2 Lamarck Dr., Snyder, NY 14226. Arrangements by THE DIETRICH FUNERAL HOME, INC. Condolences may be shared online at www.TheDietrichFuneralHome.com
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Eileen HIGGINS
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Eileen HIGGINS's name
Memorial Events
for Eileen HIGGINS
Funeral services provided by:
Dietrich Funeral Home - Amherst2480 Kensington Avenue, Amherst, NY 14226
How to support Eileen's loved ones
Honor a beloved veteran with a special tribute of ‘Taps’ at the National WWI Memorial in Washington, D.C.
The nightly ceremony in Washington, D.C. will be dedicated in honor of your loved one on the day of your choosing.
Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read moreResources to help you cope with loss
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read more
The Five Stages of Grief
They're not a map to follow, but simply a description of what people commonly feel.
Read moreWays to honor Eileen HIGGINS's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
