Obituary of Thomas W. Higgins

63, Halifax, passed away on July 25, 2016 in Palliative Care at the V.G. site, QEII after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a son of the late William J. and Evelyn Dorothy (Reid) Higgins. One of Tom’s great joys was spending time with the family, especially his grandchildren. The pride Tom had for his children and grandchildren shone every time he talked about them. He would spend many weekends coaching baseball or hockey and attending countless cheer meets, soccer games, swimming lessons and school concerts. An avid hunter and fisherman, Tom took great pleasure in exploring Nova Scotia’s abundant wilderness and various lakes with his sons, brothers, nephews and friends. Tom was very proud of his Irish heritage and spent much time researching his family ancestry. A highlight of his life was travelling to the Magdalen Islands and Ireland to retrace the footsteps of his grandparents. Tom was a master of trades and worked all over Nova Scotia in various industries including Sheet Metal, Sign Installation and most recently Property Management. Tom’s hope for the ones he loved was; "Wherever you go, whatever you do, may the luck of the Irish follow you". Tom is survived by the love of his life, Pauline (Brewer); sons, Tommy (Stacey) and Shayn (Michelle); grandchildren, Chloe, Sean-Thomas, Ireland, Autumn, Jana, Dakotta and Kohl; sisters, Bernice (Con) and Mauretta; and brother, James (Sheila); sister in-law, Joyce, and many nieces and nephews. Besides his parents and grandparents, he was predeceased by his brothers, John and Ted; sisters, Mary (Earl) and Doris. The family would like to extend a heartfelt ‘Thank you’ to Dr. Horton and the amazing nursing staff at the Palliative Care Unit and to all extended family and friends for their love and support. Friends and family are invited to come and celebrate Tom’s life at J. Albert Walker Funeral Home (2005) Ltd., 149 Herring Cove Road, Halifax, on Tuesday, August 2, where visitation will be held, from 11AM – 2PM followed by a service of remembrance at 2PM in the funeral home chapel; Father Alfred Eshun officiating. Family flowers only. If you wish, donations in memory may be made to a charity of your choice.