Patricia M. Higgins

South Portland- Patricia M. Higgins, 70, of Preble Street, died peacefully on Wednesday, December 28, 2016, at Seaside Rehabilitation, her loving daughter was by her side. Patricia was born in Portland, Maine, on October 14, 1946, the daughter of the late Samuel P. and the late Florence J. (Turner) Files. She graduated from Greely High School, class of 1965. On September 14, 1968, she married Robert A. Higgins at the Cumberland Congregational Church. Patricia worked for the telephone company, retiring from Verizon after more than twenty five years of service. She was beloved by her clients and co-workers. In her spare time she enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, and starting craft projects. She was a great lover of cats and spent the last ten years volunteering and crafting, all to benefit the Friends of Feral Felines, a cherished organization. She also volunteered crafting and cooking with the residents of the Pine Point Nursing Center, for several years. She enjoyed her monthly lunches with high school classmates, as well as spending time with friends and family. She was predeceased by her husband, Robert Higgins, in 2000, and a sister, Nancy J. Ramos, earlier this year. She is survived by her daughter, Tianna M. Higgins of Old Orchard Beach; and one brother, David and his wife Beatrize Files of New York. Patricias family invites everyone toa celebration of life service where friends and family can share stories, which will be held on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at 3:00pm at the Conroy-Tully Walker South Portland Chapel, 1024 Broadway, South Portland. Burial will be private in Forest City Cemetery. To view Patricias memorial page, or to share an online condolence, please visit www.ConroyTullyWalker.com In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions in Patricias memory to: Friends of Feral Felines, PO Box 8137, Portland, ME 04104