“Jimmy” was a scholar- athlete, lettering in football, basketball and track. He graduated from LHS in 1966. He was inducted into the Big LClub Hall of Fame in 1979.

Jim went on to study at Harvard University and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Higgins was a distinguished pediatrician with Pediatric Associates of Greater Salem, dedicated to his patients and their families.

He was devoted to his family including his wife, Cynthia; daughters, Caitlin, Taryn, Whitney, and Molly; and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by his brothers, Robert and Brian; his sisters, Sheila and Kathleen; and their families.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, James and Joan Higgins; and his brother, Michael.

May he rest in peace.