Obituary for Myrna Cohan Higgins
Myrna Cohan Higgins passed away peacefully in Kennebunk on March 29, 2023. She is survived by her brother, Alan Steven Cohan, of Sussex, WI.
Myrna was born on August 18, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI, to Sidney Joseph Cohan and Molly Ruth Cohan. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Occupational Therapy. During the practice of her trade, she met her husband, Glenn Edward Higgins, Jr. one of her patients. They were married on July 5, 1971, and had over 33 wonderful years together before Glenn’s death on February 3, 2005.
Myrna was an accomplished artist who had the ability to work in many disciplines including: oils, pencil and ink and fabric. She was also an excellent cook and enjoyed hosting dinner parties with friends and family.
A gathering of friends will be held at Bibber Memorial Chapel-Kennebunk, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine on Thursday April 6, 2023, from 10-12 AM. A private burial is planned for a later date in Northport, NY.
Myrna had requested that in lieu of flowers, loved ones consider donating to the Good Shepard Food Bank, Room to Read, Save The Children or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
Myrna was born on August 18, 1944, in Milwaukee, WI, to Sidney Joseph Cohan and Molly Ruth Cohan. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin with a degree in Occupational Therapy. During the practice of her trade, she met her husband, Glenn Edward Higgins, Jr. one of her patients. They were married on July 5, 1971, and had over 33 wonderful years together before Glenn’s death on February 3, 2005.
Myrna was an accomplished artist who had the ability to work in many disciplines including: oils, pencil and ink and fabric. She was also an excellent cook and enjoyed hosting dinner parties with friends and family.
A gathering of friends will be held at Bibber Memorial Chapel-Kennebunk, 67 Summer Street, Kennebunk, Maine on Thursday April 6, 2023, from 10-12 AM. A private burial is planned for a later date in Northport, NY.
Myrna had requested that in lieu of flowers, loved ones consider donating to the Good Shepard Food Bank, Room to Read, Save The Children or to Dana Farber Cancer Institute.