Patricia "Patty" Higgins, 68, of Boston, MA passed away on December 30, 2025, at South Shore Hospital with a short battle of dementia.

Patricia was born on November 7, 1957, in Boston, MA. She was raised by her late mother Margaret Comerford and her late father Edward Comerford. She touched the lives of many with her enduring love for family and her generous spirit.

Patty was one of several siblings in a close-knit family. She is lovingly remembered by her sisters Barbara Henry, and Theresa Hoppie, and her brother Edward Comerford. She held a deep affection for all her siblings throughout her life. Patty was predeceased by her husband, Thomas Higgins and her mother, Margaret Comerford, as well as her sister Margaret Romaine and brother Richard Comerford. A devoted aunt, Patty cherished her role in the lives of her nieces and nephews: Christine Bable, Scott Henry, Samantha Keane, Dawn Sonia, Shawn Henry, Joseph Hoppie, Nichole Wieners, Danielle Comerford, Edward Healy, Patrick Comerford, Sarah Comerford, Alex Pava and Mary Lynch. Her love extended to the next generations as well—her great-nieces and great-nephews: Brian Bable, Robin Bable, Bryanna Keane, Tyler Keane, Colleen Henry, Kerrigan Henry, Nathaniel Comerford, Benjamin Comerford, Brendon Henry, Thomas Sonia, Hailey Sonia, Owen Henry, Samuel Comerford, Amelia Comerford, Claire Henry, and Jacob Henry. She also delighted in knowing her great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews: Ariel Bable, Brian Bable Jr., Lillian Bable, Dorian Hoppie, Eleanor Hoppie, and Dante Hoppie.

Patty’s legacy is one of unwavering familial devotion. She found joy in being surrounded by those she loved most—her large extended family—and took pride in watching them grow across generations. Her warmth and presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Family and friends will gather at Blanchard Funeral Chapel, 666 Plymouth Street Whitman on January 7, 2026 @ 9:45 am to proceed to Holy Ghost Church 518 Washington Street Whitman, MA for a funeral mass @10:30 am and burial will follow at Cedar Grove Cemetery in Dorchester, MA. Please note there is no viewing prior to services. May Patricia "Patty" Higgins’ memory bring comfort to those who knew and loved her.

In lieu of flowers please donate to the ASPCA in honor of her love of animals.

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