Gertrude M. “Trudy” (Murray) Higgins
October 23, 1919 - February 8, 2020
Gertrude M. “Trudy” (Murray) Higgins, age 100, of Newark, DE, passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Born in Philadelphia, PA on October 23, 1919, she was a daughter of the late Michael P. and Gertrude D. (Gaw) Murray. Trudy dedicated her life to her family and friends. She was a member of St. John-Holy Angel’s parish for 60 years.
In addition to her parents, Trudy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 39 years, James J. Higgins; son, Jimmie Higgins, Jr.; brothers, Michael (Peg), Joseph (Charlotte), John (Grace) and Edward (Rosemary); and sisters, Mary K. Carroll (Robert) and Patricia A. McCarthy (Paul). She is survived by her children, Donald A. Higgins (Tanny), Maureen T. Merkel (Robert) and Eileen B. Giordano (Martin); grandchildren, Megan Giordano (Ashley Webber) and Michael Giordano; great grandchildren, Anthony and Henry Webber; sister, Anne M. Levis (Robert); and numerous nephews and nieces.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 am on Friday, February 14, 2020 in the chapel of All Saints Cemetery, 6001 Kirkwood Highway, Wilmington, DE. Interment will follow at the adjoining cemetery.
Trudy’s family would like to extend a sincere thank you to both Somerford House and Forwood Manor for their exceptional care and kindness during her stay.
Marianne Oratorio
Dear Family of Trudy Higgins, Just wanting to say it surely was a sheer pleasure to have known Trudy through our Church. She was a lovely lady. May she know the Joys of Eternal Life. Many Blessings to her family. Marianne Oratorio
Bob & Jean Calhoun
Our condolences to all the Higgins family.
May she rest in eternal peace.