March 23, 1938 – January 10, 2010
Glen passed away peacefully with his family at his side at St. Charles Manor in Victoria, BC. Born in Moncton N.B. and predeceased by his parents, Reverend A.I. and Leona Higgins. He leaves his loving wife of 45 years, Sharron (nee Holdridge); daughter, Laurena (Drew) Olsen; son, Gordon (Phillippa Brown); grandchildren, Sean, Simon, Shannon and Rachel; brother, Ralph (Sue); niece, Liz (Rob) Verwoord; nephews, David (Catherina), Chris (Christine); Connie Higgins; cousin Yvonne (Erwin) Rose; sister in law, Carol Ellis and her children Toby, Philippa (Tony) and David Ellis.
Glen attended schools in Halifax, Ottawa and graduated from Vic High in 1956. He attended The Eastern Ontario Institute of Technology from 1959-1962. His career spanned 37 years with B.C. Ministry of Highways. Unique equipment projects he developed were a one-off gas powered snow plough and the Deas Island Tunnel washer. Glen’s many talents as a mechanic and creative craftsman were well known.
His maritime heritage impassioned him to build and skipper many yachts in local and international races with Royal Victoria Yacht Club friends. He served as Rear Commodore at RVYC, Commodore of Turkey Head Sailing Association, and Measurer for the International Thunderbird Association Executive. In later years, he and Sharron left the racing circuit to cruise the coast aboard their MV’s “Sunny Daze” and “Silent Motion”. Glen will always be remembered by his family for his love and steadfast support of their activities and achievements. Special thanks to Dr. Alan Cook, Family Practitioner for many years.
Memorial Service to be held at First Metropolitan Church, 932 Balmoral Ave, on Wednesday January 20, at 2pm. Reception to follow at Royal Victoria Yacht Club, 3475 Ripon Rd. Donations in Glen’s memory can be sent to the Higgins Family Fund c/o The Huntington Society of Canada at www.huntingtonsociety.ca.
17 Responses
Dear Sharron
I am sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. I know it has been a long a difficult illness for your family to deal with, and I send my prayers and condolences. I am sorry that I am not able to play for the service, but I believe Fran has explained that I have hand surgery that same day.
Blessings,
Hanne
Hi Sharron:
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Huntington’s disease created a long struggle for both you and Glen. Please know that I and your friends at DASH are thinking of you and hope the days ahead bring you support and love from those around you.
Love Kathy
dear Sharron: We are so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing and send you and your family our deepest sympathy. Bob and Ursula Muirhead
Hi Sharon. This is Sandy from HD caregivers group. I was so sorry to hear of Glen’s passing. My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
It is with much sadness that I read of Glen’s passing.
My thoughts and prayers are with you, Sharron, Laurena and Gordon, along with the rest of the family.
Dear Sharron and family;
Please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss.
I always have fond memories of our days cruising together…lots of “Sunny Daze” and laughter with Glen and Irving.
I will be in touch with you personally when I get back from Hawaii in mid Feb.
Love and Hugs; Petra
Dear Sharron.
We were saddened to learn that Glen has died. We remember him as such a friendly and helpful man. Always smiling when we asked him for help when we still had our Thunderbird.
Our thoughts and sympathy are with you and your familly
Michael and Avril Warren
Dear Sharron,
We were so sorry to read of Glen’s death. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Eileen and Peter Schieldrop
Sharron and family,
We ‘re so sorry for your loss and will be thinking of you in the days ahead.
David & Carolyn Berry
Sharron, I am so very sorry that Glen had to leave you at such an early age.
In many ways, this is a blessing and takes the torment of his disease away from him.
I know that all the class is thinking of you at this time.
Lynne Butler