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DOROTHY HIGGINBOTHAM Obituary
Born in Providence, a daughter of the late William Leo Reardon and Marion V. (Davis) Reardon, she lived in Warwick until moving to Manchester, NH in 1981. She was a graduate of Rhode Island College.
Mrs. Higginbotham was a teacher in the Warwick Public Schools for 25 years, most recently at Randall Holden School, before retiring in 1981.
She is survived by two sons, Alan B. Higginbotham of Stratham, NH and Richard F. Higginbotham of Meredith, NH; a daughter, Jean M. Jones of Bow, NH; and six grandchildren. She was the sister of the late William Reardon and Charles Reardon.
Her funeral will be held on Friday, September 11, at 9 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Avenue, Warwick. Visiting hours are Thursday 4-7 p.m. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston.
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Memories and Condolences
for DOROTHY HIGGINBOTHAM
September 20, 2009
While I was sad to hear of the news of Mrs. Higginbotham's passing, I can't help but be overwhelmed with a sense of joy in having been one of her pupils at Randall Holden. She was a true saving grace for me during my time in elementary school and always made me feel special and included, despite being the fat, one-eyed, kinda-sissy about being a fat, socially awkward kid...
I won't forget that.
Peace and blessings to her and those she left behind.
Dr. Alan D. Brown
Carol Butler Schraeder
September 11, 2009
My mother, Therese Duquette Butler, sends her deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Kristen Haroian
September 10, 2009
Jean & Family,
Sorry for your loss.
Kristen (Rice) Haroian
Karen Chaloge
September 10, 2009
Dear Alan, Jean & Rich,
I am so sorry to about the loss of your mother. You all are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Love Perry & Karen Chaloge
Tim & Bonnie Sweatt
September 9, 2009
Jean and family, so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and yours in this time of grief. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Lynn LaBontee
September 9, 2009
Jean and family, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Sincere Sympathy.
Lynn and Joe LaBontee (Loudon, NH)
Susie & Rich Fines
September 9, 2009
We were saddened to hear about your Mom. Love and prayers to all of you
Caren Grantmeyer
September 9, 2009
Mrs. Higginbotham was my third grade teacher at Oakland Beach School in 1962. I remember her ohhh so fondly even now. What a lovely lady and my very deepest sympathy to her entire family.
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