Birth date: Jan 4, 1918 Death date: Aug 30, 2011
Rosemary G. (Richards) Higginson, 93, a resident of Quincy, died unexpectedly at Hancock Park Nursing Center in Quincy on Tuesday, August 30. She was the wife of the late William H. Higginson. Born in Boston, she was a graduate of Read Obituary
I remember when me and my dad and Bev would take Rosemary out for dinner and she always said without fail everytime when she was done eating Did you know everytime u eat you lose your appitite? or that was Just horrible wasnt it? When she ate all her food.. I didnt know her for very long but I'll always remember how kind she was and the funny things she'd say.. Rest In peace.
To Beverly and family, So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I remember being at your house when we were very young. Time goes by so swiftly . I am sure that your memories and your family pictures will help along the way.My prayer's are with you all. Janet
Aunty, The many dear memories are too numerous to list but there are a few that are most precious: singing and sitting on the piano on Sycamore Ave. and Haynes Rd,Bev and I going with you and my mother to Boston for your fittings with the "corset lady"—only to be followed with hot fudge sundaes at Bailey's!How many times did I intend to sleep over and then decided to go home in the wee hours?!We spent many happy hours together and therefore my wish to you is found in the words of the famous Nursery School song…."And now our wish in leaving you is…Happy Hours to you" Much Love,Barbara
My aunty was the best aunty ever! She always got us kids our summer sneakers as soon as school got out and loved us so much. She was a second mom to my sisters and I. I looked forward to spending summer vacation at her summer cottage in Duxbury. I can still smell the scent the matchstick when she lit the stove for in the morning. I love you so much Aunty and thank you for the thousand more memories I have, all of them so magic!
Aunty, you always made me feel so cherished and loved. My storybook Aunty. When I was a little girl I coudn't wait for school vacations to stay with you & Uncle Bill & Bev. Playing school at "Happy Hours" Nursery school and our special early morning walks on the beach at your cottage in Duxbury. Your love was unconditional. Your incredible wit & laughter will always be a part of me. And your soothing songs & verses. I can still remember the feeling of you cuddling me on your lap. Oh aren't we so lucky to have been blessed with you in our lives. But now you have taken your leave and what an exit you made after a funfilled day and going out with a song. You have taught us so much dear Aunty and will always be present with us in our full hearts. Love, your Nancy xoxo
To Dearest Auntie and all of you who love her: Thank you so much for being such a bright light in my life. I remember when they twins were born you became an "Icon" to them – the famous *Auntie* who they would talk about even when they were just learning how to talk. Auntie must have been one of their very early first words, now that I think of it. You were the best person to celebrate those new babies with – so excited and fascinated by their every little movement and wink and sound, always eager to see us when we came to town. You made me feel special, and you made them feel special, and that was just one of your many gifts: making the people around you feel wonderful with your warmth and fun and genuine interest in them. We will miss you and you will always be in our hearts…the songs and jokes you taught us will live on forever…and I'll always hear your great laugh every time I think of you. We love you Auntie. Love, Zoe, Ethan, Andrew, David and Eemie ps: Andrew (5) wants you to know that it's a beautiful day today.
Dear Auntie Rosmary,How readily you accepted me into your circle of family. How significant of an inspiration you were for the one’s I love dearly, not only leading one generation of family into the service of nursing but also having that influence continue into your generation of grandchildren. I will always remember how you would be able to outwit some of the wittiest character’s that were the mainstays of our family gatherings, and I have to admit that it was no easy task to do so. To be able to deliver those raunchy lines with such grace and panache! I know that we often teased you about your stature, but I must admit that your presence was larger than life, your heart tip the scales, your sense of humor could not could not be measured. I know that we will all miss you, particularly my grandchildren, who were fascinated by your ability to engage them with you stories (that you did not read out of a book), your lightheartedness and spirit. Your will live on in all of us.
Memories of Auntie are so thoroughly interwoven in the fabric of my life and that of all my family that it's safe to say that we were as close as possible to a beloved Aunt, and fairy godmother. Although she was actually my godmother, she treated all us Roche girls to special beautiful dresses every year for the holiday celebrations, which were as often as not at her house. How I remember those feasts. That mighty little woman could create an incredible Thanksgiving dinner! She always included us in the fun! Sleepovers at her house and at Duxbury Beach, and visits to Happy Hours Nursery School as special students. The friends and fun that surrounded her inspired us as well to have grown up fun when our turn came. as kids we loved to listen, join in, stay up late as the tunes spilled out of the piano. If auntie was a nurse well then I wanted to be one too, and then Cyndy, Nancy, and eventually Mike and my son Chris as well. TAnd so the love lives on and the light still shines.
Dear one, I've come to learn of the marvelous impact you've had upon others. Copious life lessons are evident within the fond outpourings of gratitude for the gift of you. Now I better understand the sweet spirit detected in the voice of your Beverly; she spoke so tenderly of you. Can't wait to meet her and note your dazzling sparkle through her eyes. Enjoy the long line of angels in the wait to greet you and relay that you've done well, Rosemary!
Nana, I will miss you terribly, as will all of those whose lives you touched… until we meet again. But our sadness must be tempered with joy as we know you have returned to get a hug from your forever teenaged brother Bobby, to love and chat again with your Mum and Dad, and finally… to once again be held and kissed by your beloved Bill… it has been a very long time. You were always happy, always positive, and always very, very brave. The fortune I was given in your love, your lessons, and your stories will stay with me forever, and I promise I will share those memories with everyone who has found their way into my life. I will always love you.Safe journey, “Nana Dear”.
