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Ann-Michele Higgins Obituary
ANN-MICHELE G., 45, Sept. 23, 2007, of Radnor PA. Beloved wife of Kevin G. Higgins. Loving mother of Claire R. and Elise M. Daughter of Helen McEwen Gleason and the late William J. Gleason, Jr. Sister of Kathleen G. Beavis, M.D. (Bruce), William J. Gleason, III. (Suzanne) and Stephen J. Gleason (Janet). Beloved aunt of 8 nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass Friday, Sept. 28th, 10:30 A.M., St. Katharine of Siena Church, Lancaster and Aberdeen Aves., Wayne PA. Relatives and friends are invited to call at St. Katharine of Siena Church, Wed. or Thurs. from 6:30 to 9 P.M. Int. Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Ann-Michele requested that memorial donations may be made to HER2 Support Group Org., 6973 Mimosa Drive, Carlsbad CA 92009-5156
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for Ann-Michele Higgins
mark reed
April 28, 2008
Guess that I am a little late ... but I only discovered this sad loss today.
Ann-Michele worked for me in a legal case we had in PA. It was my great pleasure to have met her, share a beer, and discuss at great depth the hours spent buying gifts for daughters when travelling.
It is a very sad loss and my deepest sympathy goes to her family.
Rose Mary Ferraco
February 15, 2008
While teaching at the Play & Learn daycare I was priveleged to know Ann Michele, and her wonderful family. Ann Michele was a devoted mother, and the most beautiful endearing person. My thoughts and prayers are with you Kevin, Claire, and Elise. Ann Michele is with Our Lord and watching over you with her perfect love.
Holly Gleason
January 5, 2008
I will always love and miss you Aunt Shell. Now i know what a true hero really is. I will never forget you.We lost the nicest person but we gained the PERFECT angel.
S.E. Cummins
October 1, 2007
I'm a neighbor. While I didn't know Ann-Michele as a friend, I knew her as a good neighbor and devoted parent. She came to the door with her daughters selling Girl Scout cookies. They trick-or-treated at our house. I knew she was an attorney and I always marveled that she took the time to do such things. I didn't know she was sick - she was always so upbeat with such energy. She will be missed by all that have encountered her. My heart goes out to her family and my prayers are with them.
Liz Farrelly Sur
September 30, 2007
To the Higgins and Gleason Families,
I knew Ann-Michele during our grade school years at St. Katharine and continued to see her in Ocean City and at the Farmers Market in Wayne from time to time. She was so intelligent, articulate, gracious, and giving. We are so sorry for your loss. Your families are in our prayers.
david fiorenza
September 30, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Ann-Michele G. Higgins
September 29, 2007
Katharine Newman
September 28, 2007
I adored and admired Ann-Michele from the time I was introduced to her through the MLA! As a new attorney, I was captivated nd disarmed by her immense energy, polish, intelligence, warmth, and passionate interest in people and issues. I was thrilled she spent time with me and mentored me. We shared fun and laughter together through the MLA. She is still a role model for many. You all fortunate to have been nurtured so deeply by her. You are in my prayers, and I hope for easier times soon, Fondly, Katharine
Tali S.
September 28, 2007
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of getting to know Ann-Michele through our unofficial "Women of Rawle" annual dinners. She was a delightful person, and I am saddened by her death.
Patricia Henss Eynard
September 27, 2007
Dear Gleason and Higgins Families
I was a classmate of Ann-Michele's at MMA, and am greatly saddened to learn of her death. I remember Ann-Michele as a kind and gracious person with a keen intellect and a wonderful sense of humor. I am impressed and inspired by how Ann-Michele lived her life in the face of adversity and by how much she accomplished in so many different areas in such a short period of time.
Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
Rochelle Pratt
September 27, 2007
I was Ann-Michele's secretary for 2-1/2 years. I am deeply saddened about her passing and my heart goes out to her family. Ann-Michele and I shared many fun moments and stories together. I will miss her.
Tom Ehart
September 27, 2007
Ann-Michelle and I started grade school together at St. Katherine's. Even at the early age of 5 I remember thinking that this is a girl with poise, dignity, class, grace, and a brilliant mind. She was always kind, courteous and wonderful to be around, even if I was jealous at the end of the year because she always walked away with the highest general average award..and many others as well! 39 years later I spotted her at Mass while visiting Wayne and I knew her right away. All of these qualities had just blossomed into a woman and I felt proud of all her accomplishements and to have been a part of her early years. My heart goes out to you her family. Thank you for blessing me with such a wonderful gift of your daughter, sister, wife and mother. I will celebrate her memory for many, many years.
Lisa DiSantis Barratt
September 27, 2007
I am deeply sadden to hear about Ann-Michele's passing. I have many fond memories of Ann-Michele from MMA. My thoughts and prayers are with the all of you.
September 27, 2007
I read the internet obituary, I saw this picture come up and read the notice.I have never met Ann-Michele nor her family. But my prayers go out to you. I am sorry to see such a beautiful life, taken by this horrible disease.May she be at peace and may god give her family strenght to get by this difficult times. I am sorry to see another person taken so young.. take care
Just a internet reader
Francis McCarthy
September 27, 2007
Helen, you are a very special woman. I pray that our Lord will uplift, comfort and support you through the coming days and months. You are blessed with all the wonderful memories of your daughter. Having the privledge of knowing you, I know that Ann-Michele was very special too.
joel shear
September 27, 2007
Stephen and Janet, Brenda & I are very sorry to hear of your sister's death. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Noreen Piatt
September 27, 2007
Dear Higgins and Gleason families-
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss and of Ann-Michele's passing. I was lucky enough to know Ann-Michele when we worked together at Rawle. I remember her as an incredibly strong and talented woman who spoke easily (and with a great sense of humor) of work or politics, but always most lovingly and devotedly about her family.
lena melaragni
September 27, 2007
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Lynn Knapp
September 27, 2007
with my deepest sympathy for your loss
Laura Barket
September 27, 2007
We are more sorry than we can express. Your entire family is in our daily thoughts and prayers.
Laura & Keith Barket
Donna Klimowicz
September 26, 2007
Dear Helen,
I had no idea what you and your family were going through. Having just lost my dad I feel your pain. Please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Warmest Regards Donna K.
Helen Boles
September 26, 2007
With our deepest sympathy for your loss
Helen and Cheryl Boles
Joe and Kathy Hamill
September 26, 2007
Kevin, Claire, Elise and Helen:
We are so saddened by your loss. There are so many things we will remember of Ann-Michele, your annual Memorial Day parties, her dedication to Radnor, her love of the law, but most of all we will remember the love she had for you all that gave her such strength. Kathy and I are truly blessed to have had Ann-Michele as a friend. We will miss her.
Bill and Maryalice Snarponis
September 26, 2007
Kevin, Claire and Elise,
We are thinking of Ann-Michele and each of you during these very sad days. What can be said when such an especially loved and outstanding wife and mother is lost?
Nancy Zambelli
September 26, 2007
Helen and Stephen- I am so very sorry for your loss.
Nancy Zambelli
Joseph Hobson
September 26, 2007
I was priveleged to grow up with the Gleason kids in Wayne in the 1960's. Bill and Helen's brood were not only smart chart-toppers academically, they were beautiful and radiant people of the type who made those graced by their presence better.
Although I knew Kathy better, I called on Ann Michelle on professional matters in 2001 and in 2006. She was an exemplary attorney. When ships sailed to port in ole Philly-Town vexed with a legal quandry, Attorney Higgins was called upon.Ann Marie's command of the law was so quick and encyclopedic, that a phone call to her was like continuing legal education. Generous she was not only with that but with her charm, wit and warmth. Ann-Michele will be missed, her loss will leave a profound and painful void in her profession and in the world graced by her 45 years.
Susan Goldberg
September 26, 2007
Ann-Michele was an amazing woman and a wonderful lawyer. I had the pleasure of knowing her when she was a student at Widener Law. My deepest sympathy.
David Merriman
September 26, 2007
Keven,
My Mother and Father had the joy of knowing your Mother and Father inlaw. I too know them thru my mom and Dad . Ann- Michell is now with her Dad . She gave you to children , who a part of them has Ann- Michele , and will for life . Please know that all of us are friends and there for our surport for you all.
Stephanie Andrilla
September 25, 2007
Dear Kevin and girls,my name is Stephanie.I was one of Ann-Michele's nurses at Dr. Cantors office.I never had the pleasure of meeting her family.We talked alot during her treatment and we got to know alot about eachother, so I feel as though I do know all of you.She was a very strong woman.I learned alot about the amazing strength and love that she possessed.My heart and my prayers are with all of you.I will look to her as an example of strength in my own life. Stephanie Andrilla
Jim Somers
September 25, 2007
To a really terrific lady that I was just getting to know when she had to return to her maker. She will be missed...
Robert and Jill Fulton
September 25, 2007
Kevin,
We have known Helen Gleason for years and first met Ann-Michelle during her term as President of the GU Club of Philadelphia. She was everything a person-and a Hoya-should be. Our thoughts are with you and your family, including her wonderful mother.
Bart and Eileen Isdaner
September 25, 2007
Kevin and girls:
Words just don’t do justice for the sadness that we feel in Ann-Michele’s passing. Ann-Michele was a truly special person. She will always be remembered for her kindness, compassion and incredibly positive outlook on life. As a fellow Hoya, she worked tirelessly for the Georgetown Club of Philadelphia, giving many, many hours of service to her alma mater. Her Georgetown family will truly miss her.
Kevin, we send you our love will keep you and your family in our prayers.
Gary Feldman
September 25, 2007
Kevin - I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I wish only the best for you and your family.
MarySheila McDonald
September 25, 2007
Kevin, Elise, Claire and Mrs. Gleason~
Ann-Michele was such a strong and driven woman~ I admired her courage and positive attitude. She was super devoted to her daughters and I was in awe that she was brave enough to be the "cookie mom" for Elise and Kiersten's Brownie Troop! I loved the photo in your back doorway of Ann-Michele as the Georgetown Bull Dog along side her wonderful dad, Mr.Gleason. She is in heaven now and at peace. Please let me or Bob know what we can do to help with the girls in any way, shape or form.
Love and prayers,
MarySheila McDonald
JoAnne Zawitoski
September 25, 2007
Kevin & family: I have many wonderful memories of Ann-Michele going back nearly 20 years from all the MLA "gals'luncheons" we attended together, as well as from her work on the Stevedoring Committee. I am glad I was able to spend a little time with her at the last MLA Resort meeting in Scottsdale, and I was honored to be in the audience to see her accept the "Woman of the Year" award from the maritime community in Philadelphia earlier this year. She was an outstanding lawyer, a good friend and a wonderful person, and I will miss her very much. You and your family are in my prayers.
Alexis Andrianopoulos
September 25, 2007
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Jeffery Hicks
September 25, 2007
I am deeply saddened by Ann-Michele's passing and grieve profoundly for Kevin, Claire and Elise's loss.
Jennifer Cottell
September 25, 2007
I have wonderful memories of you and the times we shared. God Bless, Jennifer
Albert Murphy
September 25, 2007
We will miss you. Love, Heather and Al
Derrel Marsella Mason
September 25, 2007
Kevin,
I am so sorry for you and your girls. Hoya prayers will be with all of you. With sadness, Derrel
THOMAS BUTLER
September 25, 2007
WHAT A WONDERFUL LAWYER AND PERSON. A GREAT LOSS TO ALL OF US. MY BEST WISHES TO YOU, KEVIN, AND YOUR CHILDREN.
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