Rhode Island Obituaries

 

 

The Boston Globe 6/18/1877

William Dickson Higginbotham (1826-1877) England, RI

A Husband Detected in Criminal Relations with His Stepdaughter - He Kills Himself

Providence, R.I., June 17 - About 6 o'clock this morning the body of William D. Higgenbotham was found in an outbuilding in the rear of No. 73 Summit street, where his family resides. IA week ago Thursday night his wife found him in bed with his step-daughter, a girl of fourteen years, and assured of criminal intercourse with her child ordered him out of the house. He left Monday and on Wednesday again appeared, and was again ordered away. He was not seen after by his wife until found dead. An inquest by Coroner Bishop developed the fact that Higginbotham first had criminal intercourse with the girl over a year ago, during the absence of his wife, and had repeated the deed several times since. The child was entirely innocent of the enormity of the crime. and said nothing of it until it was exposed as above. Higginbotham, after leaving the house, Monday went to Fall River, and returned some time Saturday night. His body was discovered by his wife. In his pocket were found two empty vials labeled respectively laudanum and strychnine, obtained, it is supposed, from McLaw, druggist in Warren, R.I. Higginbotham was fifty-one years of age, and was married to his present wife 12 years ago. His relations with his wife were always pleasant. The coroner's verdict is the the deceased came to his death by poison administered by his own hand.

 

 

The Day (New London, CT) 8/5/1958

Harold Higginbotham (1887-1958) England/RI

Pawtucket - Funeral services were conduced yesterday afternoon for Harold Higginbotham, 70, who died Friday in Providence.

The Rev. William L. Kite, rector of Christ Church, conducted the services at the Buckler Funeral Home, Westerly, and burial was in River Bend Cemetery.

Bearers were Frank L. Friend, Francis Strickland, John and Elston Bromley, John and Ralph Howard.

Mr. Higginbotham was a foreman for many years in the Old American Thread Co. in Pawcatuck, was a past Commander of the Westerly Yacht Club and a member of the Westerly Lodge of Elks, Christ Church of Waverly and Bowling Green Club of Fall River.

He was a native of England and came to Pawcatuck as a young man. He had resided for the past few years in Fall River.

 

 

Newport Daily News 11/30/1977

Jennie Higginbotham Mellor O'Malley (1893-1977) MA/RI

Riverside-Mrs. Jennie H. O’Malley of “Harborview” in Riverside, and wife of Thomas E. O’Malley, died yesterday in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Providence after a brief illness.

Born in Everett, Mass., she was a daughter of the late James and Jane M. Kirkham Higginbotham.

Mrs. O’Malley lived in Newport for 18 years until moving to Hollywood, Fla., in 1951. Later she moved to Riverside.

She leaves two sisters, Mrs. Gertrude M. Zunino of Medford, Mass., and Mrs. Mildred Noble of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral will be held Friday from the W. Haymond Watson Funeral Home in Riverside. A mass of Christian burial will be said in St. Brendan’s Church at 10 a.m.. Burial will be in St. Francis Cemetery in Pawtucket.

 

 

Providence Journal August 25, 1997

Mildred Lee Clarke Higginbottom (1920-1997) RI

Mildred Lee Higginbottom, 77, of 73 Fire Lane 3, Unit D, died Saturday at home. She was the wife of William C. Higginbottom .

Born in South Kingstown, a daughter of the late Charles B. and Josephine (Berry) Clarke, she lived in Wellesley, Mass., before returning to South Kingstown.

Mrs. Higginbottom was a life member of the Church of the Ascension, and a member of its Episcopal Church Women. She was a 1941 graduate of Rhode Island State College, now the University of Rhode Island, and majored in home economics and textiles. She was active in rug hooking, knitting and other handcrafts.

She was the sister of the late Charles Bernard Clarke.

A Requiem Eucharist was celebrated Wednesday at at the Church of the Ascension, corner of Kenyon Avenue and Main Street. Burial Followed in New Fernwood Cemetery, Kingston.

 

 

TBO.com 12/28/2006

Anita H. Higginbotham (1923-2006) RI/FL
HIGGINBOTHAM, Anita H., 83, of New Port Richey passed away December 25, 2006, at Oakview Terrace. She was born December 22, 1923, in Providence, R.I. and came here 33 years ago from Greenville, R.I. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church. Survivors include a granddaughter, Robin Higginbotham of New York, N.J. and a niece, Jeanne Volpe of North Providence, R.I. Morgan Funeral Home and Cremation Services 6025 Trouble Creek Road New Port Richey, FL 34653 (727) 847-3999

 

 

Thelma Nichols Davidson Higginbotham (ca1940-2007) RI
Higginbotham, Thelma, 67, passed away peacefully at her home in East Providence on Tuesday, December 11. She was the wife of the late William V. DeGutis, Jr.
Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Fannie (Bordeaux) Nichols. She was a bookkeeper for Paramount Restaurant Supply for many years.
She is survived by 3 children; Steven Davidson of East Providence, Wayne Davidson of Johnston, and Diane Pease of Cape Cod, MA. She was a loving grandmother to 4 grandchildren. She is also survived by her sister Hope Nichols of Coventry. She will be sadly missed by all her family.
A Memorial Service is planned by the family for Saturday, December 15 at 10 AM at St. Matthews Church, Chapel Street, Barrington. In lieu of flowers, the family has asked that donations be made in her name to Home and Hospice Care of RI.

 

 

Union Leader 09/09/2009

Dorothy A. Reardon Higginbotham (1919-2009) RI

MANCHESTER -- Dorothy A. Higginbotham, 90, formerly of Warwick, R.I., died Sept. 6, 2009, at Villa Crest Nursing Home in Manchester. Born in Providence, R.I., to William Leo Reardon and Marion V. (Davis) Reardon, she lived in Warwick until moving to Manchester in 1981. She graduated from Rhode Island College. Mrs. Higginbotham taught in Warwick public schools for 25 years, most recently at Randall Holden School, before retiring in 1981. She was the wife of the late Howard B. Higginbotham. Family includes sons Alan B. Higginbotham of Stratham and Richard F. Higginbotham of Meredith; daughter Jean M. Jones of Bow; and six grandchildren. SERVICES: Calling hours are Thursday from 4 to 7 p.m. with a funeral Friday at 9 a.m., both from Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Ave., Warwick. A Mass of Christian burial is Friday at 10 a.m. in St. Benedict Church, 135 Beach Ave., Warwick. Burial will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Cranston, R.I.

 

 

08/28/2013

Carol Blythe Higginbotham (1952-2013) RI

June 15, 1952 - August 26, 2013

Carol B. Higginbotham, 61, of Warwick, passed away August 26, 2013, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Warwick, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Edith (Vandal) Blythe. She had worked for the corporate office at Dave's Market Place. Carol was a devoted mother whose children were her life. She loved animals of all kinds and enjoyed yard sales. She is survived by her three children: Brian J., Dennis R. and Amy B. Higginbotham. The funeral will be private. Calling hours: Friday, August 30th 5-8pm at the Hill Funeral Home, 822 Main St., East Greenwich. Flowers are omitted.

 

 

The Providence Journal 03/04/2017

Geoffrey P. Higginbotham (1984-2016) RI

HIGGINBOTHAM, GEOFFREY P. 33, of Nelson Street, Rumford, beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin, friend and an inspiration to all passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family and closest friends on Tuesday February 28, 2017. Born in Providence, a son of Stephen P. and Ellen-Ann (Corry) Higginbotham of Barrington, he lived in Rumford for the past three years. Mr. Higginbotham was an English teacher at East Providence High School for the past eight years. Geoffrey was a graduate of Boston College Class of 2005, a member of the Alumni Association and was a student film critic. He was a member of the East Providence Educational Association and the National Education Association. He enjoyed movies, golfing and spending time with his loving family and friends. Besides his parents, he is survived by two sisters, Kate Ellen Higginbotham of Bristol and Meg Corry Higginbotham of Barrington; a brother, Matthew S. Higginbotham and his wife Sandra of Cumberland; two beloved nephews, Gavin and Dylan and beloved aunts and uncles, Susan and George Luz, William and Karen Corry, John and Toni Corry, Richard and Carole Higginbotham and Kathleen Higginbotham. Calling hours will be held on Sunday March 5, 2017 in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside from 3-7 p.m. A Concelebrated Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday March 6, 2017 in St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Road, Barrington at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Geoffrey's memory to the Scholarship Foundation of East Providence, INC., P.O. Box 154438, East Providence, RI, 02915 or the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 931517, Cleveland, Ohio 44193 in memory of Geoffrey P. Higginbotham would be deeply appreciated.

 

 

The Providence Journal 10/02/2018

Robert Higginbotham (ca1927-2018) RI

HIGGINBOTHAM, ROBERT 91, of Saunderstown, RI passed away peacefully at home on Friday, September 28th after a short illness, surrounded by his loving family. Robert was the son of the late Herbert and Mary Higginbotham and brother to the late Herbert, Donald and John. Robert was a loving husband and an incredibly gentle and patient father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a respected friend and admired boss, having watched over his business, Laboratory Services Co., for 42 years. Robert was an avid reader, golfer and sports fan, who enjoyed traveling. Most important to him was the time he spent with his family. He was a gentle soul who loved his church, attending mass every day. His faith in Jesus and Mother Mary guided his life. Robert is survived by his wife Dorothy (Irving). They recently celebrated their 65th anniversary and their love was an inspiration. He also leaves behind his children, John Higginbotham, Thomas Higginbotham and Joyce St. Amand, Kenneth and Nicole Higginbotham , Ann Higginbotham, Susan and William Freeman and Julie and Christopher Ray. Robert was grandfather to 17 adoring grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was loved completely and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A visitation will be held Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 9-10 am in the FAGAN-QUINN Funeral Home, 825 Boston Neck Rd., North Kingstown, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am in St. Mark Church, Narragansett Ave., Jamestown. Burial will be in St. Mark Cemetery, Jamestown. In lieu of flowers, contributions to St. Mark Church, 60 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown, RI 02835, will be appreciated.

 

 

12/26/2018

William Clinton Higginbottom (1918-2018) RI

William C. “Clint” Higginbottom, 100, of South Kingstown and formerly of Wellesley, MA, died peacefully on Monday, December 24, 2018. He was the loving husband of the late Lee (Clarke) Higginbottom and the devoted father of the late Peg Higginbottom.

Born in Woonsocket to the late William and Nancy (Bullard) Higginbottom. He graduated Woonsocket High School, Dean Academy and URI.

He served his nation proudly during WWII as Captain, Quarter Master Company, Commander of the 26th Yankee Division and was decorated with the Bronze Star.

His life was filled with many interests: photography, boating, fishing, gardening and cheering on the Patriots and URI Rams basketball.

His career in food services led him to Sr. Vice President for Customer Service Relations at Seilers (Now Sodexo).

He leaves his caring son, Ronald and his wife, Mary; two granddaughters, Laura Delea and her husband Dave, Alison Linkkila and her husband Tim and four great grandchildren, David and Hannah Delea and Matthew and Meghan Linkkila.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2019 from 9-10am in Avery-Storti Funeral Home, 88 Columbia St, South Kingstown. followed by a funeral service at 11am in Church of the Ascension, Main St, South Kingstown.

In lieu of flowers donations in his memory to Church of the Ascension, South Kingstown, RI 02879

 

 

The Providence Journal 5/17/2019

Elaine Higginbotham McAlice (ca1935-2019) RI

Elaine (Higginbotham) McAlice, 84, of Lincoln passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 15, 2019 at Steere House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Providence. She was the wife of the late Henry B. McAlice.
Born in Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Joseph and Mildred (Thomson) Higginbotham, she had lived in Lincoln for over 50 years.
Mrs. McAlice was the Executive Assistant to the President of Butler Hospital, Providence for 10 years before retiring in 1998. She had previously worked at Miriam Hospital, Providence, and at J.C. Hall Co. with her late husband.
She was a member of St. John Vianney Senior Citizens.
She is survived by her loving children, Donna E. McInnis and her husband John of North Attleboro, MA, Michael H. McAlice and his wife Keri-Ann of Wakefield, and Timothy D. McAlice and his wife Heidi of Holden, MA; her sister, Janice Proulx of Colorado Springs, Co; her beloved eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Dorothy Turgeon.
Her funeral will be held Monday, May 20 at 8:45 A.M. from Bellows Funeral Chapel, 160 River Road, Lincoln with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 A.M. in St. Jude's Church, 301 Front Street, Lincoln. Her burial will follow in Highland Memorial Park, Johnston.
Relatives and friends are invited and may call Sunday 5-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mrs. McAlice's memory to the Alzheimer's Association, Rhode Island Chapter, 245 Waterman Street #306, Providence, RI 02906 would be appreciated.
Funeral Home
Bellows Funeral Chapel
160 River Road Lincoln, RI 02865
(401) 723-9792

 

 

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