Obituary of Geoffrey "Geoff" A. Higgs

A beloved father, stepfather, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully at Oakwood Park Lodge on May 4, 2023, in his 90th year. Born in Southport, England December 6, 1933, Geoff moved to Canada in 1968, where he made a life for himself and his family. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Constance (1979), and is survived by his second wife, Betty Higgs. Geoff will be greatly missed by his daughters Catherine "Wendy" (Bill) Parliament and Diana (David) Coté, his stepchildren Susan (Paul) Brooker, David (Sandra) Neilson, and Glenn (Carrie) Neilson as well as his grandchildren, Sean, Danielle, Janie, Sarah, Marc, Eric, Curtis, and Jessica, and great-grandchildren, Ivy and Cooper. He will also be missed by his sister Rosalind (Philip Lococo) Anderson, and many nieces and nephews.

Geoff was a hardworking man who loved his family deeply. He worked as a Machinist and Millwright at Fleet Canada and ended his career in 1996 at General Abrasives. He was also a passionate model plane builder and flyer, and was the Canadian Champion for many years, often representing Canada in world championships across the globe. Additionally, he had a love for riding motorcycles and fixing them up. Geoff will be remembered fondly by all who knew him.

A big thank you goes out to all the staff at Oakwood Park Lodge and Greater Niagara General Hospital for all their care and compassion. In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place and a Private Family Inurnment will take place at a later date. Arrangements are entrusted to Essentials Cremation and Burial Services. Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of Canada or the Kidney Foundation of Canada.