Bette Jane Higgins

Birth date: Jan 7, 1949 Death date: Jul 29, 2024

Bette Guimond Higgins passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, on July 29, 2024, after fiercely battling breast cancer for more than 7 years. She was a feisty, funny and beloved partner to Tom Champion for 22 Read Obituary

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Paula Johnson Merriss

54w ago

Tom& Family
Denise& Family and to all of Bettes' Friends
I am deeply sorry on Bettes passing& send you all my Heartfelt Sympathy.
Bette/ "Beege" & I became fast friends on her Family's move to Attleboro. We shared so much laughter& great times together during our Jr. High & AHS class of 1966 days...in& out of school, parties, the hop,at our houses, the pool, double dates,rides to see " Handbag Annie", hopping the rt 95 fence & over the brooks to get to our houses,& always our quips on " you're Uglee"!! So many many good times!!
After many years we recently touched base again, sharing ,and laughing about it all!
Bette was Strong & Brave...& she loved you all dearly.She was ever grateful to you& her Caregivers& Professionals at Cleveland Clinic...she lived for each & every day.
I will always hold Beege in my heart, remembering all we shared,her contagious laughter,the twinkle in her eyes & all the fun times. I'm so sorry for your/our loss.
Beege...God Bless & Keep you in his Loving Arms
Paula Johnson- Merriss

Paula Johnson Merriss

54w ago

in honor of Bette.

Paula Johnson Merriss lit a candle in memory of Bette Higgins

A large, lit white candle with a subtle wax drip on a beige background, accompanied by a white and pink paper flower on the right side.

Mary Ellen

55w ago

What a gift Bette was in all our lives. From the moment we met in college all those years ago she was a shining star. I’m so sorry Tom, Denise and your families. Bette is always in our hearts MaryEllen

Mary Mccarthy

60w ago

I am so sad to lose my great friend of 58 years. We met in college and had adventures through that and renting cottages down the Cape, and all of life's events since then. She was a bright candle in the room, lots of fun and joy. She would come at the drop of a hat to help you. I never laughed so hard with anyone as Bette. A light goes out in the world with her passing. May she rest pain free, in peace.

Linda Neitzel

60w ago

Tom, Brian and I are so sad to hear of Bette’s passing….we enjoyed her spirit and she really lit up a room. Brian’s and Linda

Rene Washkevich

61w ago

Our deepest sympathy for the profound loss of this beautiful soul. I love you guys so much and hope you can take comfort in all your happy memories. Love, Rene and family 🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️

Lois Brown

61w ago

I first knew Bette back in the later 1960’s when her sister Denise and I went to nursing school together. We would go home to the Guimond home for the weekend to unwind. I have many fond memories of our times together there that lasted till both their parents had passed. One such playful memory was eating dinner at the table and all of us having mostly funny conversation.
In recent years I feel privileged to offer support to Bette in her heroic struggle with breast cancer. She defined fighter ! Also to have shared friendship with her for so very many years. She leaves an hole in the lives of all family and friends who were lucky enough to have been in her life. Rest in peace now Bette. Much love. Lois

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