Milford Irving "Milt" Higgins

1890 - 1963  (72 years)

• Name	Milford Irving "Milt" Higgins
  Born	21 Oct 1890	Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA   [1]
  Gender	Male
  Interesting	radio, business
  Eby ID Number	Waterloo-340216
  Died	16 Oct 1963	Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Buried	18 Oct 1963	Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada   [1]
  Person ID	I340216	Generations
  Last Modified	6 Apr 2024

  
  

  Family	Irene Thorne Branston,   b. 3 Aug 1894, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 16 Oct 1991, , Ontario, Canada  (Age 97 years)
  Children	1. Thomas Higgins   2. William Higgins   3. Edward Higgins   4. John Higgins   5. Nora Higgins   6. Joyce Higgins   7. Milford Fred "Fred" Higgins,   b. 13 Oct 1915, Stratford, Perth Co., Ontario, Canada ,   d. 25 Oct 1993, Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  (Age 78 years)
  Last Modified	7 Apr 2024
  Family ID	F15383	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  Milford (Milt) Higgins Passes The death occurred at St. Mary's Hospital, Kitchener, early Wednesday evening of a well-known Ayr businessman Milford (Milt) Higgins. Although he had been in indifferent health for some time, he was removed to hospital only the previous day and his demise came as a distinct shock to fellow merchants and friends. He was born in Port Huron, Michigan, on October 22nd, 1890, and spent his early life in Stratford. Before he reached manhood Mr. Higgins displayed a marked talent for electrical installations, and had completed several major contracts. He developed an interest in radio while still in its infancy and undertook the manufacture of "Marvel" battery radios in that city. When the sales were not too brisk because distant stations could not be picked up, Mr. Higgins built and operated Stratford's first radio station in about 1920. This station eventually became CJCS. In its very early days the station carried live broadcasts from such greats as Guy Lombardo. Mr. Higgins came to Ayr in 1949 where he opened a radio and television repair shop on Stanley Street, which he operated successfully until his passing. He was very interested in local affairs, and was a member of the Ayr Boosters' Association. Survivors are sons Fred, Thomas and William of Galt; Edward of Kitchener and John of Markdale; daughters Nora of Galt and Joyce in British Columbia and a brother Floyd of Windsor. The Funeral Resting at the Ball Funeral Home, Swan Street, where funeral service will be held on Friday at 2:30 P.M., with interment in Ayr Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations for the Ayr Recreation Committee for youth work may be left at the Funeral Home. The Ayr News Oct 17 1963 pg1&2

  
  

• Sources

  [S367] Cemetery - ON, Waterloo, Ayr - Ayr Public CC#4489 Internet Link . In memory of/ Milford I. HiggIns/ Oct. 21, 1890 - Oct. 16, 1963

  
  

• Event Map

  Born - 21 Oct 1890 - Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan, USA Died - 16 Oct 1963 - Kitchener, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada Buried - 18 Oct 1963 - Ayr Cemetery, Ayr, Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada  = Link to Google Earth