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The family of Mary (McMillan) Higgins is sad to announce her peaceful passing on March 17, 2017 at the age of 96. Mary was born in Sarnia Ont. in 1920, the only girl of 9 children, to Cariboo pioneers Robert and Oma McMillan.

She grew up at Horse Lake and attended school in Lone Butte. In 1939 she married Kenneth Higgins and together they raised 7 children, first living at Bridge Lake and then at Mahood Falls, where she held the position of post mistress for many years.

Our Mom was a master knitter, quilter, seamstress, 4-H leader and exceptionally hard worker, especially on the homestead where there were always animals to be fed, doctored, milked, or delivered of their young, gardens to plant or harvest, hay to be hauled, firewood to chop, and of course family to be cared for. Her dedication to her family and her livelihood knew no bounds.

In 1980 Mary and Ken retired and moved to Lumby where she enjoyed many years in her garden, growing fruit trees and flowers that she could only dream of before.

Mary was predeceased by Ken in 1988, and also by her parents and 7 of her brothers, Archie, Alec, Ross, Clarence, Glenn, along with 2 in childhood, and by infant grandson Clifford.

She is survived by her brother Jim (Sheila), sister-in law Shirley McMillan, her children Vivian (Barney) Lepine, Jim (Diana), Marv (Linda), Marj, MaryAnne (Dave) Shaw-MacLaren, Vern (Dean), Sandy, her precious grandchildren Tom, Gerald, Jason, Sheri, Diana, Danae, Darryl, Kim, Scott, Lesley, Jordan, Caleb, Tara, Jamie, Darcy, Daniel, Steven, 24 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren as well as many much loved nieces and nephews.

We are comforted in knowing she is reunited with our Dad and all those dear to her heart who have gone along before her.

Memorial to be held Saturday April 29 @ 2:00 pm

Calvary Temple, 1205 Rogers Way, Kamloops BC.



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