Russell Higginson passed away in his sleep at his home in Southbury, CT on August 10 from pancreatic cancer. Russell was born on March 28, 1949 in Providence, Rhode Island. He moved to Southbury when he was 4 and attended school there. He served honorably in the Marine Corps at Parris Island and Camp Lejeune during the Vietnam era. Russell worked as a food processor for the Nestle Corporation in New Milford, CT for 32 years. He was a member of the New Milford congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Russell never let his neuromuscular disability, Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease, prevent him from working hard to provide for his family.
He is survived by his wife Gladys (Judson) Higginson, his daughter Dawn Higginson, and several nieces and nephews. He was pre-deceased by his parents, Lewis and Gertrude Higginson, and his brother, Lewis Higginson Jr.

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation at http://www.npcf.us/ or the Charcot-Marie-Tooth Foundation at http://www.cmtausa.org/donate/make-a-donation/

Location: Munson-Lovetere Southbury

Services: In honoring his wishes, there will be no formal services.