It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Elaine A. Higgins (Bangor, Maine), who passed away on January 31, 2024, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Margaret Mary (Riley) and John Constantine Ryder Sr.; and her siblings, William Ryder (Frannie), John Ryder (Jack), Mary Perry and Noreen.

She is survived by : her children, Michael Higgins, Mary Roberts (Bruce), Joseph Higgins (Theresa), James Higgins (Connie), Thomas Higgins (Debbie), Rachael Hackett (Matthew Sr.), Jeffrey Higgins (Jamie) and Constance Lewis (Jason); her grandchildren, Matthew (Michelle), Jennifer (Justin), Molly (Ryan), Travis, Andrew, Katelyn, Elizabeth, Brian, Nathaniel (Chloe), Taylor (Daniel), Jeffrey (Meredith), Brooke and Tyne; her stepgrandchildren, Erika (Brian) and Sean (Samantha); her great grandchildren, Zoe, Matthew III, Thomas, Nathaniel, Shannon, Ryker, Ella, Jack, Wilder, Payton, Claire, Abigail, Alison and Camden; and her sister-in-law Joanne Harvey.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made in her memory to Maine Veteran's Home Activities Fund, 44 Hogan Rd, Bangor, ME 04401.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Kiley & Foley Funeral Services