Michael HIGGINBOTHAM

Sincere sympathies on the death of Michael, a true gentleman. So sorry I cannot be with you today

Sincere sympathy to Ruth, Sarah and David on the death your dad . I always enjoyed his and Maries company. May he rest in peace.

We are very saddened at the passing of Michael ,
To have met and known him was a unique privilege ,
Our sympathies go out to Ruth , Sarah and David .

Dave & Christine,

Sincere condolences on the death of Michael. Thinking of you and all of the family at this sad time.

David and Christine,

So so sorry to hear about the loss of Michael. A total gent and didn't we have great chats at your balcony having his cigar in Kilgobbin each day when I was walking Panda and Rossi. He very much reminded me of my own father dad, of a gentlemanly era which is a great loss. RIP Michael.

Tracy, Panda and Rossix

I worked in OPW during Michael and Marie's great romance. And now they are both gone. My sincere sympathy to Ruth, Sarah and David and families. R.I.P.

Sincere condolences to Dorothy and all the Higginbotham family on the death of Michael. May he rest in peace.

We are very sorry to hear of Michael's death. He was one of the true gentlemen of the world, We first met Michael in the OPW in 1964, where he provided help, advise and fun at every opportunity.
Sincere sympathy to Ruth, Sarah and David, and all his extended family.
May he rest in peace.

Dorothy, we are sorry to hear of the passing of your brother Michael. Our condolences you and all the extended family.

Our deepest sympathies to Ruth, Sarah & David on the passing of your Dad. A lovely neighbour over many years. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam.

Sincere Sympathy to Ruth,Sarah and David , and extended Higginbotham family on the sad passing of Michael. Had the pleasure of knowing him. He was a true gentleman.May he Rest in Peace with his beloved wife Marie .RIp

Uncle Michael, you were a true gentleman. Kind, wise, and gentle. I remember your little ‘sleight of hand’ magic tricks where you plucked an invisible penny from behind my ear, I was fascinated by that for years as a young child. You had that really cool pool table in the attic, I thought that was the coolest thing ever. I remember those nice smelling little cigars you used to smoke. Marie was my dad’s sister, the 2 of you were such a beautiful couple, and now you’re both reunited. Love Paul.

When I first came to the OPW with my fellow classmates, Michael was there to show us the ropes in a very friendly, informative and positive way. He was the main brains behind the RAX Rural Auitomatic Telephone Exchange building programme for the smaller telephone exchanges throughout Ireland, something I feel, for which he was never given enough credit.
His very presence in the office produced an aura of kindly effective wisdom that everyone recognised. He and Marie were the ideal office couple. A thorough gentleman. He will be sadly missed, but the positive effect he had on all who knew him, will endure forever.

Very sorry to hear of Michael's death. Served many a year with him in the OPW. Every time I see an RAX around the country, I think of him. He also organised many a mountain walk for us with the help of the late J B Malone when J B worked on the Dept of P&T and was Michael was his opposite number in the OPW.

Fond memories. Our sympathy to his extended family.

Deepest sympathy to Ruth, Sarah and David on the death of your lovely Dad. May Michael Rest In Peace with his lovely wife Marie who was one of my good friends. Keeping you all in my prayers.

So sorry to hear of Michael's death. I have very fond memories of my time working with Michael in the OPW Architectural Branch.
Always good humoured sharply dressed and one of life's gentlemen at heart.
Deepest sympathy to Marie and all the family.

Om a Hum Vajra Guru Padma Sidhi Hum.

So sorry to hear of Michael’s death Dorothy Sincere sympathy to all his family. May he rest in peace.

Sincere sympathies to all of Michael’s family. Michael was a fabulous man and a great brother to Harold. May he rest in peace.

A great Uncle! I have so many lovely memories of Michael.

When I was 12, he gave me my first watch for Christmas. That was a big present! He said that as he had not given me a Christmas present up till then, and as my Godfather, he wanted to make up for it. I was thrilled and can still remember the pure joy of putting it on my wrist while sitting on the stairs in Beechwood Avenue!

When we young and I would hear his car arriving in Annaville House, I would rush to meet him, knowing he would unfailingly have a packet of sweets for me.

As a child, he was also the only person I knew that had a camera - which added to my fascination for him. And I have no doubt that all the photos we have when we were young were taken by Michael.

I have another vivid memory of him arriving in Annaville House with the cutest caravan and being allowed to explore it in detail while the adults chatted outside.

As I got older, I loved sitting beside him at coffee mornings to hear about his exciting adventurous travels when he was young - I imagined him as this dashing handsome man traveling the world. He also always had time to listen attentively and show interest in my own travels.

Our sincere condolences to Sarah, Ruth and David, also to Eileen and Dorothy. What a wonderful man, a true gentleman.

Deapest sympathy to Ruth, Sarah, David and all of Michael's family, he was a gentleman and lovely neighbour and will be sadly missed

Sincere condolences to Ruth and family on the death of your dad.

Deepest sympathy to all Michael's family at this sad time .RIP lovely gentleman Michael 🙏🙏

A very valued neighbour all through the years. Michael was a true gentleman. Sympathy to all the family at this time