Jean Marie Higgins (Borges), 71 of Hanson passed away on Tuesday May 8, 2012. She was the loving mother of Dana Higgins and his wife Ginger of Augusta, Georgia and Jay Higgins and his wife Jo-Anna of Plymouth, MA. Jean was the loving Grandmother of 3 granddaughters; Ashley Higgins, Perri Higgins and Allison Higgins. Ms. Higgins leaves behind her sister June Borges of New Hampshire. She was predeceased by her brother the late James Borges.

Born on April 5, 1941, Jean was the daughter of the late Ralph A. and Philomena M. (Syracusa) Borges. She grew up in Whitman and attended Whitman High School. Ms. Higgins moved to Hanson in 1966 and called the town home for 46 years. Jean was a volunteer at the Hanson Public Library. She enjoyed walking, sewing, and anything outdoors. Jean loved to ride her bicycle and dancing. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family.

Calling Hours will be held on Monday May 14 ^th from 5-8pm at Leighton-MacKinnon Funeral Home 4 W. Washington St. HANSON. A prayer service will be held in the funeral home at 8:00 pm. Interment will be held at a later date. Friends and relatives are respectfully invited to join in celebrating Jean's life. Online Condolences may be made at www.mackinnonfuneralhomes.com

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