Passed away peacefully with family by his side at Lakeridge Health Oshawa on Friday September 29th, 2023 at the age of 80 years. Predeceased by his first wife Margaret (nee Quigley), and his son Kevin Higney. Survived by his wife Linda Mash. Loving father of Christopher (Holly), Joanne Tsiodras (Sam), Shannon Scanga (Anthony), Charles Higney, and daughter in-law Lisa Higney. Proud papa of Aidan, Maggie, Katie, William, Savanna, Emma, Sarah and Owen. Dear brother of John (late Helen), Janice Livingston (Norrie), James (Fiona), and predeceased by siblings Edward (Late Susan), and Owen (Isabelle). Predeceased by his parents Charles Higney and Sarah Jane McCreery.
Also dearly missed by Linda's children Samantha Caldwell (Landon), Craig Mash (Alex), Krista Melrose (Jeff), and grandsons Jack Caldwell and Cooper Mash.
Charles will always be remembered as a true gentleman and as a devoted Catholic. He was a hard working man who took great pride in providing for his family. He created many memories with his friends at the Celtic Club. He spent many years playing the organ for his parish choir. Charles' passion for music and the arts will remain in the memories of all who knew him.
A special thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre and Lakeridge Health Oshawa for all of their care and compassion.
Visitation will be held at OSHAWA FUNERAL HOME 847 King St. W., on Thursday October 5th, 2023 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Friday October 6th, 2023 at 10:30 am at Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church (373 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre or Lakeridge Health Oshawa.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.oshawafuneralservices.com for the Higney family.
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