It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Barbara (Bobbi) A. Higgins (née Kunz) on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the age of 74. Surrounded by her family after a courageous and prolonged battle with Parkinson's / Lewy Body Dementia, she leaves behind a legacy of love and strength. Bobbi was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother (fondly known as Bella), sister, aunt, and friend, and her absence will be profoundly felt by all who had the honor of knowing her.

Born on February 9, 1951, in New Jersey, Bobbi spent her early years in Montvale, NJ, before eventually making her home in Vermont. She was a devoted and loving wife to her husband, Patrick (her "Paddy"), and a nurturing mother to her six children: Scott, Jennifer, Lauren, Rebecca, Daniel, and Katie.

Bobbi's life was one full of joy, creativity, and warmth. She had a passion for cooking, baking, and shopping, and her artistic spirit found expression in painting and other creative pursuits. Above all, Bobbi treasured time with her grandchildren, and her love for them was immeasurable.

Her kindness, generosity, and selflessness were unmatched. She always put the needs of others before her own, and her warm heart, infectious smile, and boundless compassion made a lasting impact on everyone she met.

The family would like to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the dedicated caregivers, medical team, VNA hospice team and all those who supported Bobbi throughout her battle with Parkinson's / Lewy Body Dementia. Your compassion, care, and unwavering support brought comfort and peace during difficult times. The kindness and love shown by friends, family, medical support team, VNA hospice staff and caregivers will forever be appreciated and will never be forgotten. Thank you for standing by Bobbi and her family with such grace and devotion.

Predeceased by her son Scott, Bobbi is survived by her loving husband Patrick, her brother Stephen and wife Karen Kunz, her sister Nancy Jaeger, daughter-in-law Tawana, her children Jennifer (husband Bryan) Gruda, Lauren (husband Travis) Dillon, Rebecca (husband Travis) Marcelletti, Daniel (wife Stephanie) Higgins, and Katie, as well as her 13 grandchildren (Kaden, Ellah, Blake, Khloe, Taylor, Jackson, Owen, Landon, Abbey, Brooklyn, Harper, Milo, Raelyn) and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, all of whom will miss her dearly.

A viewing will be held at Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home, located at 37 Lake Road, on Saturday, March 8th, from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM, followed by a service. A burial service will take place in May. In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Bobbi's memory to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) at Lewy Body Dementia Association (www.lbda.org.) or Parkinson's Foundation - The Michael J. Fox Foundation https://give.michaeljfox.org › donate. Online condolences may be made at curtis-britch.com. Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Curtis-Britch & Bouffard Funeral Home & Cremation Service, locally family owned and operated.

Rest in peace, dear Bobbi – Mom – Bella. You will forever remain in our hearts and memories.