Harold Higgins

Clyde- Harold Sidney Higgins- age 86 died Monday, September 25, 2006 at Haywood Regional Medical Center after a brave battle with cancer. He was a native of Hartford, Vermont where he spent most of his life, retiring to Clyde 11 years ago. He was a Corporal in the United States Army and a veteran of World War II having served in Canada, North Africa and Italy as a member of the 389th battalion. Mr. Higgins is a member of the Disabled Veterans of Haywood County, the American Legion of South Royalton, Vermont and a life member of the VFW. He retired from his own business of wallpaper hanging and painting in 1993, after 33 years in business. He was an active member of Clyde Central United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and Clyde Lions Club where he served as president. Prior to moving to North Carolina, he was an active member of the Grange for 50 years, serving as master for 7 years in East Barnard, Vermont. The son of the late, David H. and Emma Sawyer Higgins, he is survived by his wife of 50 years, Elsa Spillman Higgins; one daughter, Linda Benoit and her husband, Larry; one granddaughter, Teresa Twomey; one grandson, Marc Ostrosky; two great-grandchildren, Gary Chubbuck and James Ostrosky all of Brockton, MA; one sister, Evelyn Lusco of Fort Meyers, FL and several nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by three sisters. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at Clyde Central United Methodist Church, on Charles Street in Clyde, with the Reverend Randall Tingle officiating and assisted by Reverend James Hart. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Interment will be in the Veterans State Cemetery of East Randolph, Vermont. Memorials may be made to Clyde Central United Methodist Church Organ Fund, P.O. Box 8, Clyde, NC 28721.

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