We are so very very sorry for the family, friends and the community for the loss of Higgi.
So many warm and loving memories!

Sorry to hear of Ken’s passing, keep the memories close to your heart, know he will be watching over you. Love and prayers Kim and family
Steve and Linda Cameron

My deepest sympathies to you all in the loss of such a great man! You will be forever remembered and missed Higgi.

Kim, Cody, Taylor & grandkids. I am so terribly sorry for your loss. I’ve known Ken for many years dating back to our younger years, camping at family paradise and on the ball field. So grateful for the visit we had just a few weeks ago while he was umpiring in Mitchell. One of a kind, wonderful guy and always with a smile and a friendly conversation. One of my favorites..he will be missed by many.

Kim, Taylor and Cody my deepest sympathies to you all.

Kim and family Greg and I are sorry for your loss Ken was a great guy with a great smile and will be missed by many

Sincere sympathy Kim and family Higgi will be missed on the ball field and in the community.
Rest in Peace our friend

Our Ball Diamond dates were always fun and deep analysis always followed ! Brian knew him better than both my sports boys he pumped and reffed them too. We will miss him greatly and every ball diamond will have a whole in it forever more
Love the Brian and Lorraine Bromley’s and boys

My deepest sympathies to all Ken’s family. He certainly will be missed. He was a dedicated volunteer with minor ball and hockey. He was one our greatest supporters and friend as a member of Brussels Minor Hockey executive and then Blyth Brussels Minor Hockey. Thanks for being you Higgi!!!

Sincerest sympathies on the loss of your loved one

So sorry for your loss Kim and family.
Higgi was a great guy and you will have many happy memories to remember and help you through the tough days ahead.
Our condolences. Greg, Brenda , Paul Dwaine and Chad Nicholls. 💕

Our deepest condolences Kim to you and your family! No words will ever take away your pain. You have a wonderful group of friends and family..lean on them. Talk about all the great memories together. Hug your kids and grand babies as often as you need as Higgi lives on through them. Hugs my friend! Lesley Heipel and Bob Wilkieson

The boys and I thinking of you at this terrible time, hugs to you all, he will be missed by so many that is something to carry with you always.

Sending prayers and loads of love to you and your family God bless you all at this time of unimaginable sorrow heaven has gained a beautiful soul!

Kim, Cody, Taylor and grandbabes we are so sad for you all and so sorry for your loss. Ken had such great love for yous it was so easy to see ( including making sure Kim, that all your balloons were perfect for your birthday this past year. He will be greatly missed .

Condolences to you and your family 🫂he was taken way to soon 🙏 🫂

So sorry for your loss. Higgi was a great guy. Big loss to the community

Our sympathy is extended to Higgi’s family and close friends. The entire community will miss him.

We are very shocked and saddened to hear this news, our deepest sympathies to Kim and family. He was a friend to everyone and a very important part of our community. He will be missed and well remembered.

Kim,Kody & Taylor
We are so very sorry and heartbroken for your loss. Ken was a very dear and special friend, always checking in and wanting to help. We created so many wonderful times with “Higgi” and your family from camping and all the activities with the kids Over the years.
Love, Ron, Nicole Stevenson and Family

Kim, Kody, Taylor and grand kids, Sending my deepest sympathies, hold all those special moments close to you and know he will forever be watching closely over you

Kim, Kody, Taylor and Ken’s family,
Our sincere symptoms to all of you.
Ken was someone who brought a
smile to everyone’s face. He will be missed.

Such a great guy ballgames won’t be the same cherish his memories

My deepest sympathies Kim and families. He was one of the best . Ken will be truly missed by anyone who had the pleasure of meeting him.

So sorry for your loss Higgi will be one nobody will ever forget
Rest easy big guy

Kim, Koby& Taylor and family
I am so sorry for your loss. It is so hard to believe that Higgi is gone. I had a great chat with him a few weeks ago and Higgi was his joyful self. Had a lot of great times with Higgi, drank a lot of Black Label with him and reffed a lot of hockey with him and enjoy watching the Brussels tiger games. You knew when Higgi was around with his Bold voice. I know Higgi will be dearly missed by family and the Community. All the best in these difficult times and please cherish the good time you had with Higgi. Take Care

Kim & family
We are so sorry to hear about Higgi. He will be missed by many!

My condolences to all of Ken’s family

I went to public school with Ken. He was one of the nicest kids I knew. From all the comments I have seen, he continued to be a great person. My condolences to all of the family.

My condolences to all Kenny’s family

So very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family at this time. Sincerely Harrie and Sharon Holthuysen

My condolences to all the Higgins family at this sad time

Please accept our heartfelt condolences at this time.

Kim and Family

I’m so sorry to hear the news of Higgi, my condolences to all.

Higgi sure will be missed by the community. He was a part of my boys life in hockey, to hunting.

Hugs to you all
Karen and boys

I was shocked to read this news as I have known Higgi for years of playing ball against and later umpiring with him in Brussels and Mitchell. On behalf of the Exeter Braves fastball team I wish to send you are condolences to family and friends of a great happy go lucky guy!!!

Jim Lewis

Kim, Cody, Taylor and family.
The news of Ken’s passing was heartbreaking. Ken was truly one of a kind from his smile, his laugh his dedication to the fire department but most importantly his devotion to his family. He took pride in each one of you and we want to thank you for sharing him with us during his years fighting fires, saving lives and being a true friend. He will forever hold a place in our hearts.

Brian and Marlene
My sympathy to Kim and her family.

Kim, Kody, Taylor & Grandchildren. Higgy was a regular at our home growing up and there are a lot of good memories. He has left a huge legacy in our town and in the lives of a lot of people in this town. My thoughts are with his family and friends.

Kim, Kody and Taylor I am so sorry to hear about Ken you guys were amazing neighbours for a few years. Ken was a great guy and will be missed. When I was younger he would umpire my baseball games when we played in Brussels great memories

Thinking of Ken’s Family at this very sad time. My Husband Floyd taught Ken at “Grey Central” and thought alot of him! Sincerely: Liz Herman

Kim & family

So sorry to hear of Higgi’s passing. He was a great guy! Hold your memories close to your heart!

So very sorry that Higgi was taken too soon.

So many memories that all end with us thinking of that big grin, laugh and great sense of humor.

Always seemed to put family, friends and his team ahead of himself. Will be missed but not forgotten.

Deepest sympathy to you and your family Kim

Dear the Higgins Family,

Hi its Jason Hulzebos from Blyth,Ontario I’m sorry for your guys loss.

So sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. He was a great gentleman and had many dealings with him over the years. The world just lost another great guy.
Kim and family please remember the great times you had with him over the years.

Kim and family. What a good, funny kind, person to have been able to share your lives with. Fond memories of Higgi refereeing over the years. Along with you, Brussels shares your grief. Big hug to all of you.

All our sympathies to the whole family. Quite a shock to the community to. He will be sorely missed

Higgi was not only a great snowplow operator, but he was also my weatherman, letting me know when I should stay home from work because of the weather. I will miss our 5am chats with you as you drove by in the snowplow. Maybe that’s why you had to be pulled out of the ditch a time or two!
More importantly, he was a great friend. We will miss his care, concern, wit and sarcasm.
Kim, Cody and Taylor, you have such great support from family, friends and the entire community during your time of grief. We are all here for you, just as he would have been here for anyone else.

Dear Kim & Family. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. “Higgi” will be greatly missed in your hearts & in the community. Treasure your many wonderful memories.
Sending hugs.

Dear Kim & Family. Thinking of you at this very difficult time. “Higgi” will be greatly missed in your hearts & in the community. Treasure your many wonderful memories.
Sending hugs.

Will never forget his smile and laugh, condolences to the family.

Dear Higgins and McWhirter Families, So sorry to read of Ken passing. Although I did not knows him personally, my mother, Jeanne Ireland taught both Ken and Debbie in Kindergarten years ago. The Higgins family was part of the fabric of Brussels during my growing up years. Ken chose to remain in Brussels, marrying and raising a family there. His involvement in minor sports and as a volunteer fireman made him a valuable asset to his community. May this time of sadness and sorrow give way later to memories and stories bringing smiles to your lips instead of tears to your eyes. Sincerely, Joyce King (Ireland)

Kim and Family.
Ken always took the time to say hello and have a chat. He left a lasting impact in the community for sure. Thinking of you at this sad time

I remember Ken fondly from our high school days! Such a sweet, warm person who was always friendly and smiling. My sincere condolences to his family.

Sending our deepest sympathies to Kim, Kody, Taylor and grandchildren❤️
He is going to be missed so much by us all.
Aunt Ann & Uncle Jerry and family.

Ken was a good friend to many of us , a proud father a loving husband and dedicated family man.We will miss him!
MVP of the game of life!

Kim and Family,
We were shocked to hear of Ken’s passing. We hope the years of memories help you through the difficult days ahead. There was never a dull moment when in the presences of Ken.
RIP Higgi.
Doug & Heather Montgomery

My deepest condolences to Kim and the rest of the family on the passing of a great man. He welcomed me with open arms when I first started playing for the Sr.”A” Crusaders in 1991. He always had your back and a good laugh to share with me and all of his teammates. His loss will be felt by all those who shared his passions and friendships. R.I.P. Higgi.

We are so sorry to hear about Higgi’s passing. He was one of a kind that was there whenever he was needed. Loved his big smile, big laugh and always his sense of humor. May the memories you have give you strength during this difficult time.

My sincere condolences to Kim and family. You’re in my thoughts and prayers .

Kim and family,
Higgi always took the time to stop and say hello, no matter where you were or who he was with. He epitomized small-town values—kindness, connection, and community. Whether you knew him well or just in passing, he made you feel welcome. His warmth and genuine spirit touched many lives, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

Kenny was such a nice kid…His Mom Marilyn & I were next doors neighbours..Farms were close so we became dear friends …Sending condolences to Kenny’s family & close friends..Wayne and Lorna (Bolt) Brown

The world lost a great guy last Thursday. Higgy was one of a kind. He absolutely adored his kids and grandkids and he was such a sport enthusiast whether it be playing ball, umping, reffing or coaching. We always had the best of times with Higgy whether it was at a campfire at FP or when he came to watch our kids play hockey. He had a great sense of humour and always had a sarcastic, cheeky comment. Cheers to the legend himself, Mr. Black Label. Sending our sympathy to Kim, Kody, Taylor, and those precious grandkids who lost their papa far too soon.

Kim and family so sorry to hear of Ken passing.Condolences to you and his loved ones.You are in my thoughts and prayers.May his memory give you peace at this difficult time.

Hi Kim
Sorry to hear the passing of Ken. Our Condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Tim & Marilyn Cook.

From the Andy Gray Family (Jackie, Marion, and David). We are so sorry to hear of Ken’s sudden passing. As relatives always liked to hear of dad working with Ken. He referred hockey games for my boys and I was always sure to let him know I was there.

From The Andy Gray Family ( Jackie, Marion, and David) our thoughts are with you all.

Shocked is an understatement! We are saddened to hear about Ken’s passing. He was a camping friend and a firefighter who I had the privilege to dispatch for. Kim and family, we are so sorry for your loss. He will be missed. ❤️

So Sorry for your loss. I have lots of good memories from our referee days. Higgi will be missed in the community.

Sorry to hear that Higgi has left this world! I played hockey with and against him and also refereed with him. He was a great person and always was in a joyful mood. Hold onto your great memories!

Dennis & Patty Knox

Deepest sympathy to Kim and family. Ken was a great fellow. He will truly be missed. Remember the good times.💕

Kim, so very sorry to hear of Ken’s passing. Keep the memories close to your heart.

To the higgins fAMILY SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSSHIGGY IS GOING TO BE MISSED

Sending our sincere sympathies at this tragic time. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed by family and friends

Dear Kim, Kody, Taylor, and families,

Words cannot express the depth of emotions that were felt by us when we heard of Higgi’s passing. For me, not only was Ken a friend, he was literally family. There hasn’t been a time when Ken wasn’t in our lives. I have so many wonderful memories of Kenny (including singing at your wedding), but the one that still causes myself, my sister, and my parents to smile the most was when Tina and I made up a chant for Ken when he was a teenager, and we were children. Ken played ball for my dad in Winthrop, and during one game, Higgy got up to bat, and Tina and I, at the top of our voices chanted, “Come on Higgi, you can do it! Put a little wiggle to it!”…..he hit a grand slam over the fence! Ken still recalled that moment a few weeks ago when they were catching up. He will be missed by so many people in the Brussels community because he was such an important part of it. Our wee village has lost such a great human. My deepest sympathies. May all the wonderful memories you have of him help you through these days and weeks ahead. Thinking of you all.

Tracy (Bosman), Paul, Sabryn, & Jocelyn McLennan

Dear Kim and family:
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family now and in the days ahead. Higgi and Gary worked together at the Grey Township shed and there never was a dull moment. He was a great guy.
Gary and Beth Earl

Kim, Kody, Taylor and family
Our sincere condolences to you all. This is a huge loss for your family and the community and for us, his family at MT. We hope you find comfort in knowing how much he was loved by everyone he met. Higgi will be missed by many. Treasure the memories.

Heartfelt sympathy is extended to all of Kenny’s family and friends. We always enjoyed running into him and catching up. May you be surrounded by his love and wonderful memories.

We are so sorry and saddened to hear of Higgi‘s passing. Such an amazing, kind and friendly guy!! He will be missed by so many!!
Thinking of you, Kim, Cody, Taylor and all those sweet grandbabies.
Xxxx

Saddened greatly, to hear of the passing of Higgi…bus riding, school troubles, working together, fellow firefighter, every time around you was always enjoying. Thoughts are with your family at this hardened time.

Kim and family
Very sorry to hear about Ken. Through his past involvement with the Brussels Fire Department and with Brussels minor hockey and fastball, he gave a lot back to the community and will be missed. Our thoughts are with you and your family. Brad & Christine Knight

Our deepest condolences to you Kim, Kody and Taylor. He was a great husband, father and friend. He touched many people, from playing, coaching and refereeing hockey and baseball. He shared his knowledge and was always willing to lend an hand. Unfortunately I am not able to be there today as we have a family wedding, but please know you all are in our thoughts and prayers. Please raise a black label for me

Kim, Kody and Taylor

So very sorry to hear of Ken’s untimely passing – a devastating loss for your family and the community.
He was always friendly and smiling and took time to chat.
Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Kim and your entire family,

Our hearts goes out to each and every one of you. We will always remember Ken’s affectionate laugh and kind spirit. His kindness and sense of humor touched so many lives. The memories you share will keep him in your hearts.

Kim and family, Was so shocked to hear of Ken’s passing, always had a lot of refereeing with Ken

Kim, Kody & Taylor and Deb, Isabel, Tracey, Brian and Gloria:

It just made one’s body sink when you heard the news that Hig had died. I always kept an eye out for him at events, so you could be prepared with your response to his comment(s). Of course, they were always followed up with his hearty laugh.
I’m very sorry. It is very sad.
I’ll certainly miss him as will all of you. He won’t be forgotten. The stories will live on.

Kim, Cody & Taylor we are so sorry for your loss, Ken will be missed by so many people he touched so many lives and had such a big heart sending you heart filled condolences

Love and hugs** Kim, Kody, Taylor..
and family and friends, so sorry to hear this. So many great memories. Higgi will be very missed. Thinking of you extra. I regret not being able to make it this afternoon, sending all our sympathy and hugs**
Love from,
Mandy & kiddos

Kim and family, so sorry for your loss. Higg and I were freinds for a long time, but I really got to know him when I briefly worked with him at Morris/Turnberry. We had a lot of laughs in that short time, too many to list but the best part of it was I got to know him on a different level. I learned that it was family first from him, and he absolutely loved his family and friends. I am honoured to have been a part of his life and his brutal honesty. There truly was only one and only Higg in this world RIP Higgi.

Randy Rock and Family

So sorry we couldn’t get to the celebration of life. We were sad to hear about Ken’s passing. Such a huge loss for his family and the community. A great guy with a big smile and a bigger heart. He’ll be missed. Our sincere condolences.