Vincent John Higgins
elevated 79ktO July 24, 1933 – February 7, 2020
elevated 79ktO Visitation
Wednesday February 12, 2020 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
elevated 79ktO Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
211 Langstaff Road East, Thornhill, ON, L3T 3Z6
elevated 79ktO Memorial Mass
Thursday February 13, 2020 at 10:30 am
elevated 79ktO Chapel of St. Joseph- Holy Cross Catholic Funeral Home
elevated 79ktO Obituary
elevated 79ktO HIGGINS, Vincent John, born in Toronto, July 24, 1933, died February 7th, 2020, following a brief illness, at North York General Hospital. Vince packed a lot into his 86 1/2 years – wedding DJ, umpire, hockey coach, sales manager, game show contestant, real estate agent, bus driver, customs officer, proud Mensa member, world traveler … the list goes on. All that while being a devoted husband to his wife, Madeleine; active father to his sons, Daniel (Nikki) and Mark (Sharon); and beloved Papi to his grandchildren, Théo and Camille. Never one to sit on the sidelines, Vince was an active contributor and volunteer in the many communities he was part of over his lifetime, including being a 75-time Canadian Blood Services Donor. His questionable sense of humour lasted right to the very end, with apologies to the staff at North York General Hospital who cared for him in his final days. He will be missed and remembered by everyone he touched along the way.
Sounds like a wonderful man and I am so sorry our paths never crossed. Condolences to the family on such a devastating loss.
A very friendly neighbour. My deepest condolences to his wife and family. He will be missed.
We are so sorry for your loss Mark and family. Please accept our deepest condolences.
Lors de la perte d’un être cher, notre peine est immense. Dans ces moments de douleurs profondes, les gens se rassemblent pour ceux qui restent. La distance rend ma présence impossible, cependant, j’espère que cette pensée sincères de sympathie et de compréhension pourra vous être d’un certain réconfort, mes plus sincères condoléances à Madeleine, Daniel et Mark et à toute la famille.
Madeleine, so sorry to hear of Vince’s passing. A special guy and a true renaissance man. My condolences to you and your family.
Madeleine-sorry to hear of Vince`s passing. The news brought back a flood of great memories of our early years together at Procter and Gamble. Our condolences to you and your family.
Vince toasted Charlie and I at our wedding – inappropriately, appropriately enough: He read a poem I’d written as a teenager about how there was NO WAY I’d ever get married. Was my face red; really set off my ivory dress. He and Madeleine were good friends to my late parents, even when they agreed to disagree about politics. I’m sure I speak for our family in sending condolences and warm regards.