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In memory of those who have Crossed the Bar
HIGGS, Herbert G. (Herby) - Proud Canadian, RCNVR 1942-1945, caring husband, great dad, outstanding grandfather, member of White Ensign Club of Montreal. He is survived by his dear wife Mary, sons Glenn (Molly-Ann), Steven (Judith), Bob (Janice), granddaughters Laura, Sheila, Kayleigh, sisters Ellen, Jean, in laws Gordon, Irene, Marcel, Sheila, Sandra, nieces, nephews and friends. Predeceased by infant daughter Linda Mary. Family will receive condolences at Blythe Bernier Funeral Home, 940 Ogilvy Ave. Wednesday, November 24 between 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral service Thursday, November 25 at 11 a.m. in the chapel. Interment at Field of Honour, Pointe Claire. In lieu of flowers donations to Montreal Children's Hospital - SIDS research would be appreciated. (Montreal Gazette 23 Nov 2004)
Ships served in:
(HH01) Herbert Higgs on Leave, St Denis St, Montreal (HH02) Herbert Higgs on Leave, St Denis St, Montreal (HH03) a bunch of guys outside a barbershop. Front row centre is William (Billy) Grandin, RCNVR, veteran of convoy duty including the Murmansk Run. Herbert joined up with Billy. On the far right is Edouard (Eddy) Daoust, RCNVR. Herbert is in the bask row, 3rd from the left. Photo dated 26 Feb 1944 (HH04) Herbert Higgs (left) and Eddie Daoust (HH05) Herbert Higgs (left) and a friend who is serving in the Army as Herbert's parents place on St. Denis St. Montreal
(HH06) Herbert Higgs 3rd from left in newspaper article photo (HH07) Herbert Higgs at the War Museum in Ottawa Jul 1987
Photos courtesy of Bob Higgs
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