HIGGINS, PIERRETTE MARIE - The death of Pierrette Marie Higgins of Saint John, NB, wife of Dr. R. Brian Higgins, occurred at the Saint John Regional Hospital on Friday, August 7th, 2009. Pierrette was Born in Trois-Pistoles, Quebec, a daughter of the late Henri and Noemie (Morin) Duval, and had resided in Saint John since 1958. She was educated at College de Jesus et Maire, Sillery, Quebec; Brescia Hall, University of Western Ontario; and at Laval University. She was a longtime member of the I.O.D.E. Bridge Club and the Cathedral Catholic Women's League. She enjoyed her family, travel with her husband, and golf. She was predeceased by a sister, Jacqueline Pelletier. Besides her husband, she is survived by four sons, E. Michael (Tracey) of Regina, Sask, H. David (Christian) of Rothesay, R. Brian (Fiona) of Saint John, and Peter J. (Giselle) of Grand Bay-Westfield; one daughter, Susan (Michael) Sinstadt of Nanaimo, BC; one sister, Giselle Belzile of Quebec City; and twelve grandchildren. The Funeral will be held at a time to be announced. www.fitzpatrickfh.com