Maryjean Higgins Obituary

SORRY FOR LG CAPS MY EYES ARE BAD. TERRY & I, ARE SO SORRY FOR THE LOSS OF YOUR DEAR MOTHER. SHE WAS OUR NEIGHBOR. FEW TIMES WHEN I WAS COOKING ON GRILL SHE WOULD COME OVER & CHAT WITH US FOR HOURS. WE LOVED HER STORIES, AND GOD SHE WOULD MAKE US LAUGH. SHE WAS SO PROUD OF HER FAMILY. SHE WAS SUCH A SWEET LADY. I USE TO TELL HER SHE WAS SO BEAUTIFUL & SHE WOULD BLUSH & GIVE ME THE BIGGEST SMILE & SAY OH JOE. IT'S BEEN 3 WEEKS NOW SENSE HER PASSING. I SEEN JR TODAY AND WE WERE REMINISCING FOND MEMORIES ABOUT HER AND WE BOTH HAD A TEAR IN OUR EYES. SHE WILL BE GREATLY MISSED. OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE FAMILY.

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

To Carolyn, Nancy, Mark, J.R. and Grandchildren.. I cannot emphasize all the memorable recollections and experiences I hold dear about your Mother. To growing up together in Brookline as best friends, spanning a bond for over 80 years, My late husband Brendan and I - Maryjean and Dickie and the whole Coolidge Corner gang.. these remembrances are so very special and I shall forever hold her loving spirit and soul close to my heart.
With love and heartfelt condolences to the entire family..
Priscilla Colvin-Quealy and Family

To Carolyn, Nancy, Mark & JR, Across the miles, I send my heartfelt condolences. Your Mom and Dad were very special people in my young life...very warm, welcoming and ever so inclusive. Please know you are thought of with the deepest of sympathy. I always think of your family when I hear "Danny Boy," a wonderful memory. Your photos were beautiful.

To Nancy,Mark,"JR"&Carolyn We offer our deepest sympathy on the loss of your Mom. We will remember both Mom and Dad in our hearts and prayers and all the good times poolside at your home. Kay and Fred Rees

To Maryjean's Family - So sorry to learn of your Mother's passing. I was a classmate of both your Mom and Dad in "Class of 52, Brookline High School, MA. Sure they are happily rejoicing "together again"! Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Joyce Levis Barsomian

Mary Jean will be with her friend Libby, and they can watch from above what their kids are up to. When they went out for lunch they always invited me to go with them. I always said no so they could talk about all of us. I miss them both . Deb Benton

We loved you Maryjean. Now you are back with Dick!

Carolyn, Nancy, JR, and Mark, sorry to learn of your mothers passing. my condolences to the entire family.

Our thoughts and prayers are with Carolyn, Nancy, JR, and Mark for the loss of your Mom. I will always remember MaryJean for the bluest eyes I've ever seen. I will remember her, Patty and Joanie sitting around the table in Brookline eating Brigham's ice cream. I remember coming into the family hearing stories about her rebellious son's and their antics which always made me smile, having seen that movie. When we had to make a decision on Joanie's life, I called MaryJean. I said, "I don't know what to do."
She said, "You have to make a decision. You're the one who's there, and whatever it is we're behind you."
That was MaryJean Higgins. A strong. big hearted woman of Brookline, who adored her children, loved her brother and sisters, and accepted me into her family as if I were one of her own. I know she is with her sisters now, telling Dickie that she'll be right back. She has to go get a container of Brighams ice cream.
We'll miss you and we love you MaryJ
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God bless,
Peter and Karen

Carolyn, Nancy, JR & Mark I'm so sorry for the loss of your mother. What a lady! I always enjoyed our chats. Mrs. Higgins was truly one of a kind & such a special lady.
My deepest sympathy to all of you.
Love,
Linda Morrissette

In loving memory of a wonderful person. I will love you and miss you .I have MANY great memories over the years, I have been able to spend with Mrs .Higgins. We shared lots of laughter and fun times, through out the years. I was lucky to have been her nail technician, but we were also friends! I will miss her dearly.. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family at this time!

To Maryjean's family,

Please accept my deepest sympathy in the loss of your mom, grandmother. I always enjoyed seeing Maryjean when she came into the gym at the Senior Center. We shared the same birthday so we Gemini's got together over the years to celebrate our day over a glass of wine. She always had a funny story and spoke very highly of all of her kids and grandkids. She was so proud. Her presence will be sorely missed. Godspeed Maryjean. Keep them laughing up there.

Carolyn, Nancy, JR, and Mark. I'm so very sorry for your families loss, as Mrs. Higgins is someone who stays in your world forever when you meet her. I still remember being that little girl with my mother, living at my grandmother's house up the street from Mr. and Mrs. Higgins. How they both always made me feel welcomed into their home and pool, anytime I wanted. Mrs. Higgins LOVE for everyone around her, was beyond admirable. She will be missed dearly and her love, will be in all our hearts forever. Thinking of you all, during this time. Sending thoughts and prayers.

No one was more thoughtful or kind than Maryjean Higgins, No one was more loyal. She found something good in everyone. She fiercely defended family and friends, called out bad behavior and injustice in a nanosecond and at the same time made us all laugh, We loved the Brookline tales, summers at the pool, watching the old movies on the porch and the fun-loving banter. We simply adored her.

Maryjean was a joy - always laughing and always funny. She will be missed. With deepest sympathy, Judy Clayman

Nancy and Dan, so very sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Our deepest sympathy to you and your family.

Dear Members of the Higgins and Kelly Family,

I was sorry to hear about Maryjean's passing. Maryjean was the oldest of our first cousins in the Kelly clan. I will miss hear smile and laughter. She is now reunited with her parents and Joanie and Patty in heaven. Please know that I will remember you in prayer.

Love,

Cousin Barbara Jean

So sorry to hear of Maryjean's passing.

JR, Mark, Nancy and Carolyn. We are so sorry for your loss. We have so many great memories of "Mrs. Higgins" growing up- and she fiercely loved and protected us all. Everyone loved and somewhat feared her! Lol! You are all in our thoughts and prayers. The Larkin Family

JR and Family: Our deepest condolences to all of you. You will be in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The Wilsons.

In loving memory of a wonderful women who touched the lives of so many. Our children were truly blessed to spend the last few summers with you. Maryjean will be deeply missed but not forgotten.

Nancy and Family, We are so very sorry for your tremendous loss. I know how much she was loved by her family from all of the stories you shared over the years. I enjoyed the brief encounters I shared with your Mom and admired her wit and class. With heartfelt love and prayers, the Gomes Family.

JR, Nancy, Mark and Carolyn, we are so sorry to hear about your Mom's passing. Please know that we are sending our love and prayers your way.
All our best,
Chuck and MaryEllen (O'Connor) Stergiou

I loved reading this beautiful obituary about this larger than life presence in so many lives including mine. I loved Maryjean from the first moment our family were introduced to the infamous Higgins family and we were thereafter treated like part of her fun and loving family. I will forever cherish the memories of the many Higgins- Bannon summer olympics we held poolside in her home. My parents and Dick must be so happy to finally having this wonderful woman with them again and to liven up heaven a bit. RIP Maryjean and know that you were so cherished by so many❤❤

JR,Mark,Nancy and Carolyn. My deepest condolences to you. God Bless your Mom and may she Rest In Peace. I will say prayers for your Mom. And for all of you for strength. I lost my Mom recently and it is so hard to say goodbye. But celebrating her life and all of her memories and stories with friends and family will bring laughter to go along with the tears. God Bless your Mom!!

I want to extend my deepest condolences to all the family. Maryjean was very caring and always made an effort to reach out to me in Colorado after my move from Massachusetts. She showed much love and interest for all the Kelly family. May she now rest peacefully in heaven.
Love, Kathleen Kelly and family

Nancy and Family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, I know you all loved her dearly and will miss her terribly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Cheryl & Jim Campbell

She was one of a kind! I will miss our chats! My condolences to all of her family.

Jodi from Custom Dry Cleaners