FALL RIVER… William B. Higson, 84, of Fall River passed away December 21, 2016 after a brief illness. He was the husband of Eleanor J. (Austin) Higson. He was a son of the late Reginald & Rose (Costa) Higson.
William was an inspector for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the Food and Drug Department, retiring in 1996 after 20 years. He was the former owner of Higson Seafood.
Survivors include his wife,and sons, Bradford W. Higson and Christopher Higson and daughters, Joyce A. Sarro and Jane M. Gomes, 11 Grandchildren and 11 Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was the brother of the late Reginald Higson.
Grave side services will be held Monday January 9th at 10 AM at Oak Grove Cemetery, Prospect Street, Fall River. Arrangements under the direction of Boyko Memorial Funeral Home. Donations in his memory can be made to a charity of your choosing.