BATH, Pa. - John R. Higgins, age 67, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, in Bath, Pa. He was born and grew up in Whitehouse, N.J., and had lived in Easton, Pa., before moving to Bath 14 years ago. John was a handyman and grounds keeper for several golf courses in the Pennsylvania area. He was predeceased by his mother, Mable Sue Schneider; his son, Jeffrey C. Higgins; and his sister, Loralyn Joan Thompson. John is survived by his partner, Sandy Gartin; his children, Sue Lynn Higgins of Mardela, Md., Janette Higgins of Lewes, Del., and John R. Higgins Jr. of Mississippi; and 11 grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Faith Higgins Mitchell of Vero Beach, Fla. A graveside service will be 1 p.m., Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, in Newell Cemetery, Stanton, N.J. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Kearns Funeral Home, Whitehouse, N.J. For more information or to send condolences please visit, www.kearnsfuneralhome.com.