Sally S Higginbotham

Sally S Higginbotham obituary, Haverhill, MA

Sally S Higginbotham

Sally Higginbotham Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by John Breen Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. - North Andover on Feb. 25, 2026.
Sally S. Higginbotham, 78, passed away on February 14, 2026 at Penacook Place in Haverhill, MA.

Born December 5th, 1947, in Amsterdam, N.Y. Sally attended Elmira College. Graduating in the Class of https://1969.After college she lived in Edinburgh, Scotland for a few years before moving to the Boston area in the late 70's. Sally worked in the Human resources and mediation fields. For various companies.

Sally moved to the Amesbury/Newburyport area in 2002. Opening her own company

Exquisite Care House and Pet sitting Service in 2005.

Sally loved the outdoors and enjoyed all the Newburyport area had to offer.

Especially walking and exploring Plum Island. Sally was a highly intelligent, vibrant, and curious person. Who will be missed by all who know her.

Sally was the daughter of John G. and Grace M. Higginbotham.

Predeceased by her older sister Susan M. Gaughan

Sally is survived by her brother-in-law William G. Gaughan and was the

Beloved Aunt of Dylan F. Gaughan and Carey M. Gaughan.

Sally's wishes were simple. She did not want a "fuss" over her passing. Sally wanted cremation, and her ashes spread in the waters off Plumb Island and Northport.

In lieu of flowers, Sally asked if people were inclined to donate to these charities. Plum Island Foundation email [email protected]

Friends of Plum Island Light donations can be made on their website https://www.friendsofplumislandlight.org

Funeral services are private and are under the direction of the John Breen Memorial Funeral Home Inc. 122 Amesbury St. Lawrence, MA 01841 and 35 Merrimack St. North Andover, MA. 01845. For more information or to send an online condolence please visit our website at: https://www.breenfuneralhome.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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