Susan “Elaine” Higgins

Higgins, Susan “Elaine” – Age 64 of Dean, passed away May 17, 2018, in Musquodoboit Valley Memorial Hospital, Middle Musquodoboit, following a courageous battle with cancer. Born in Dean, she was a daughter of the late Aubrey and Beatrice (Dean) Rogers.

Surviving are husband, Reg; sons, Craig Boon (Lara), Ashley Boon (Sandi); daughter-in-law, Jennifer Boon; grandsons, Ewan, Keaton; step-granddaughters, Alaina, Carmyn; brother, Terry; sisters, Nancy, Vera, Cindy, Peggy, Tammie, Natalie; several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother in infancy.

Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Sunday, May 20, from 6-8 p.m., and funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m., Rev. Alice Rutherford officiating, both in Sharon Presbyterian Church, Dean. Burial will be at a later date in Mountain View Cemetery, Wittenburg. Family flowers only. Memorial donations may be made to Canadian Cancer Society or Sharon Presbyterian Church.

Special thank you to staff and nurses of MVMH and Dr. Barry Giffin for their compassion and care.

Arrangements are under the direction of Arimathea Funeral Cooperative, Upper Musquodoboit.

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