Barry A. Higgins

His partner Judy Umack was quietly holding his hand when he left us. Barry had not been well for a few years.

They lived in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.

He was born January 5, 1947 in Portland, Maine to Alton and Charlotte Harlow Higgins.

He leaves behind his partner Judy, daughter Kerry Ann Murphy and husband Gary of Waterville, Maine. Their children, Matthew David Murphy, Joshua and wife Delaney of Florida, also Noah, Katherine, Molly, Matthew Barry, and Christopher all of Waterville.

He also leaves a beloved sister Anna Higgins Barnes Hall of Southwest Harbor, Maine, a niece Diane Barnes Muzeroll of Florida and nephew Daniel Barnes of Waterville.

He was predeceased by his parents and a grandson Matthew David Murphy.

He was active in the Suncoast Blues Society of Florida and served as Vice President, was a graduate of Hastings on the Hudson High School, in Hastings, New York, and served in the Air Force, discharged in 1966.

He had been a property manager, and a salesman for numerous numerous products and automative parts.

Barry was well liked, helpful to all, assisted many and was a good cook, sharing many of his recipes.

"Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him and he shall direct thy paths."