Raymond S. Higgins Sr.

July 8, 1956 - April 8, 2020

COLEBROOK -- Raymond S. Higgins, Sr., 63, of Colebrook and formerly of Deerfield, passed away suddenly in the woods near his home doing what he loved to be doing on Wednesday, April 8, 2020. He was born in Exeter, NH, on July 8, 1956, a son to the late Franklin I. and Shirley (Fife) Higgins, and was raised in Deerfield. Raymond’s career was spent as a steel worker for the NorthStar Steel & Aluminum company since the age of 16. He also worked for a time for Garland’s Farm. After retiring in 2015, he moved to the north country with his family where he had come for many years to enjoy the outdoor life, hunting and fishing, and four-wheeling. Ray was an avid outdoorsman and just loved to be outside. Another thing that he loved to do every spring was to boil sap and make small batches of maple syrup with his nephew in Concord. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Pearl Higgins of Colebrook; a son, R. Scott Higgins, Jr. of Colebrook; two daughters, Stacey Placey and husband Hank of Stewartstown, and D.J. Devito and husband, Joe of Laconia; four brothers, Dennis Higgins of Pittsfield, NH, Billy Higgins of Dover, NH, Donald Higgins of Boscawen, NH, and Wesley (Paulette) Higgins of Pittsfield; a sister, Marjorie White of Pittsfield; four grandchildren; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. There are no public calling hours. A private celebration of Raymond’s life will be held by the family at a later date. The family wishes to thank neighbors Haven and Elaine Haynes, the Placey family, and Sally Zankowski of the NH Medical Examiner’s Office for the many kindnesses shown to them in this difficult time of loss. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.