Mrs. Heather Higgs

We are saddened to announce the passing of a great lady, Heather Alline (Burfield) Higgs, 84, who died Saturday, June 20, 2009, in the Valley Regional Hospital, Kentville. Born on April 8, 1925 in Solingen, Germany, she was the daughter of the late Capt. Cyril Burfield and Irene (Wanklyn) Burfield. In 1952 she married Michael G. Higgs of Edenbridge, Kent, at the parish church of St. Peter, Hever, Kent. In 1957 they immigrated to Canada with their young son, Brian and settled in Quebec, moving later to the Eastern Shore of Nova Scotia to Port Dufferin, where they owned and operated the Marquis of Dufferin Motel. When she retired they moved to Quoddy and then Coldbrook in the Annapolis Valley. Surviving are her much loved grandson, Philip, daughter-in-law, Frances and husband, Jeff McCormick, Annapolis Royal; sister, Ann Rhys-Griffith, Bath, U.K.; nieces and nephews and their families. Also surviving are her extended family of many friends, neighbors and caregivers who gave her love and support when she needed it most. In addition to her parents, Heather was predeceased by son, Brian; husband, Michael; brother, John Burfield, Essex, U.K. Cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation, by request. The funeral service will held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 4, 2009 in St. James Anglican Church, Kentville, The Reverend Archdeacon Lynn Uzans officiating. A reception will follow in the church hall. Donations in memory may be made to the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the White Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Kentville.