HIGGINS, Bernard Joseph (Joe) (16 Gardenrath Close, Kells and formerly of Sligo, Clonmel and Carlow) - January 25, 2023, in the care of the wonderful staff of Beaufort House Nursing Home, Navan, surrounded by his adoring family, predeceased by his beloved wife Alice, his mother May, father Bernard and sister Teresa; he will be forever loved and missed by his family, Sandra, Gwen, Emer, Cormac and Niamh, his eleven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and a large circle of friends. Rest in peace. Reposing at his home today (Friday) from 4.00 o'c. until 8.00 o'c. Removal tomorrow (Saturday) morning arriving at St. Colmcille's Church, Kells, for 11.00 o'c. Funeral Mass, which may be viewed live on kellsparish.ie. Burial afterwards in St. Colmcille's Cemetery, Kells. Family flowers only. Donations, if desired, to Diabetes Ireland.