February 28, 1952 – February 07, 2012
It is with great sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Rob (Higgy) Higgins in Victoria. Predeceased by his eldest son Kyle and youngest son Timothy, Rob is survived by his loving wife Marian, son Nathan, brothers Tom (Frances) and David, and extended family members.
Rob’s career was with the federal government, one year with DND and thirty six years with the Correctional Service of Canada from which he retired as a Correctional Manager. Rob was proud of his work with the CSC, especially his ten years as the Institutional Emergency Response Team Leader, and as a weapons instructor. Since his retirement from the CSC, Rob took on additional work with both Da Silva Landscaping and most recently for Greyhound Parcel Delivery.
From his youth, Rob was an avid sportsman who had a special love for soccer and softball, playing for many years for both the Gorge and the Juan De Fuca Associations.
Rob had a quick wit, a wicked and sometimes outrageous sense of humor, and loved to laugh. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends, especially his numerous “coffee buddies”.
In respecting Rob’s wishes, a Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be scattered at a later date. There will be a Celebration of his Life on Friday February 17, 2012 from 1:00 pm until 3:00 pm, at the Royal Canadian Legion on Station Road in Langford. Flowers are respectfully declined but if his friends and colleagues so wish, contributions can be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Victoria BC and Yukon.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
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Our condolences to Marian & Nathan from Duart,Deb,Eric Da Silva and staff of Da Silva Gardening. Rob was a hard working employee who brought a great sense of humor every day to the job. A true gentleman. We will miss our coffee buddy.
Very sorry to hear about Rob’s passing. Whenever he came into our warehouse, he always had a big smile and a laugh. He will be missed.
Scott Munford
Sears Canada
Deepest sympathy to the Higgins family. Rob will be missed, he was a great guy.
I GOT TO KNOW ROB OVER THE PAST4 YEARS THAT I WORKED WITH HIM AT GREYHOUND GCX- AT FIRST I THOUGHT THIS GUY IS TOUGH-A RETIRED PRISON GUARD-DON’T MESS WITH HIM. BUT I CAME TO REALIZE UNDER THAT TOUGH EXTERIOR WAS SOMEONE WITH A BIG HEART AND GREAT SENSE OF HUMOUR-HE ALWAYS ASKED HOW I WAS DOING-IT’S WAY TO QUIET AROUND OUR PLACE WITHOUT HIM NOW-HE WILL BE MISSED..MARIAN AND NATHAN-MY SINCERESTCONDOLENCES TO YOU AT THIS TIME………
Dear Marian and family,
We are thinking of you – so sorry to hear of Robert’s passing.
Loretta and Pat Devlin of Courtenay
Dear Marion, I am so saddened to hear of the loss of Rob. My heart felt condolences go out to you and your son, Love, Christine
My deepest sympathy goes out to Marian and Nathan.
I met Robbie at a rough time in my life and, he could see i needed a friend, so true robbie he was there for me. He pickup when i needed it and a kick in the ass when i needed that too, that was a lot. He made me get up and keep going no mater what was going on in my life. He was a good friend, and i owe him a lot. i will miss him and his opinions( and there was a lot of them), and humor,wit,laughter and most of all his amazing heart
Dear Marian and Nathan we are so saddened with Higgys passing,our thoughts are with you. Higgy will be missed by all who knew him.Nathan take care of mom.