Higgs, Gladys Marie

Marie passed away peacefully at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on November 16, 2023, at the age of 92. Born on November 3, 1931, Gladys Marie Higgs (nee Randall). Predeceased by her loving husband Orval. She was a loving mother of Michael (Estee), Linda (David) Porter and Annette (Darryl) Bennett, grandmother of Michael Higgs Jr., Steven Higgs, Joel Porter, Michael Lyons, Sara Lyons, Karma Bennett, great grandmother of Marques Lyons-Steele and Jordan Gallant. Close friend of Marques’ grandmother Pam Steele. Dear sister of Yvonne Graham. Dear sister-in-law of Elaine Garvie. Predeceased by her parents William and Mary Randall, her siblings Berniece Harris (Ted), Jack Randall (Sabina), and Inez Skinner (Cliff) and brother in-law David Graham. Marie will be forever remembered by many nephews, nieces, extended family, and friends. She enjoyed spending time with her family, many close friends and neighbours. Also, she had a passion for sewing, quilting, knitting, crocheting and reading. Visitation will be held at THORNTON CEMETERY & FUNERAL CENTRE, 1200 Thornton Road North, Oshawa, (South of Taunton Road, 905-579-6787) on Thursday, November 23 from 11 am until time of Funeral Service in the chapel at 12 noon with Rev. David Porter officiating. Donations will be gratefully accepted for Lakeridge Health Oshawa, Kedron United Church, Oshawa and Community Pentecostal Church, Beaverton. The family wish to express their heartfelt appreciation to everyone for their care and support