ALBION – Allen R. Higgins of Albion, Maine, Dec. 9,  1933 to Nov. 7, 2023, age 89 years

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our dad, Allen Higgins. He grew up on a farm in Albion and raised chickens and daughters in his younger days. When he gave up chickens (but not daughters), he worked at Yeaton’s Sales and Service. He eventually moved on and retired from the railroad after 30 years where he was known as The Jolly Green Giant (but mostly as Jolly).

He loved gardening, hunting, fishing, tinkering, traveling and people in general. His deep laughter was always present. His sense of humor was legendary to the end. Allen was well loved by all he touched. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

He was predeceased by his wife Mary, brother and sister-in-law Milton and Patricia Higgins, parents Muriel and Roland Higgins.

He is survived by daughters Kathy Tobey, Elizabeth Grant, Deborah Ames; grandchildren Jennifer Verville and family, Matthew Moen and family, Shilo Coleman and family, Jeff Rogers and family, Amy Rhoda and family; great grandchildren Joseph, Cooper, Sophia, Sean, Elliott; nieces, nephew; and many extended cousins and family.

Celebration of life will be at the Bessie Building in Albion Dec. 9, 2023, from 1:00 -3:00 p.m.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St., Fairfield where memories may be shared, and an online register book signed by visiting http://www.lawrybrothers.com.

In lieu of flowers,

donations can be made to:

Albion Public Library or:

Albion Historical Society