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HIGGINS, Mark Anthony
Mark Anthony Higgins (19 August 1937 – 6 July 2025)
Formerly of 41 Skybolt Road, Valdora, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.
Late of 3/42 Grenier Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; 81 Red Hill, Tai Tam, Hong Kong; and 1 Chemin de Baye, Blonay, Switzerland.
Born on 19 August 1937 at Warrawee Private Hospital in Lismore, NSW, Mark passed away peacefully at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, QLD, on 6 July 2025 in the presence of his son, Pelham Higgins, who laid him to rest on 8 July 2025.
Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Diana Miriam Higgins (deceased). Brother to Diane Adamo and Philip Higgins (deceased). Father to Pelham and Louisa Higgins-Hughes. Grandfather to Rebecca De Conto, Marcus Higgins and Claire Higgins. Father-in-law to Makiko Higgins and Martin Hughes. Second child of Harold & Roma Higgins (both deceased).
Aged 87 Years and 11 months.
Mark was an extremely private man who was loved by many around the world for his humility, especially by his friends in the aviation industry. Formerly an airline pilot (flight engineer) for Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong (1965 – 1992), and more recently a private pilot in Brisbane. He spent some of the happiest years of his life at Caboolture Aero Club (1992 – 2015) where he met his very dear friends Lindsay McPhee and Noel Spalding whom he remained close to until his passing.
Unbeknown to many, Mark was the recipient of The Australian Defence Medal and the Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal.
Messages of condolence can be sent to Mark’s son at pelhamhiggins@gmail.com
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Date Listed: 21/7/2025
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Mark Anthony Higgins (19 August 1937 – 6 July 2025) Formerly of 41 Skybolt Road, Valdora, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia. Late of 3/42 Grenier Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; 81 Red Hill, Tai Tam, Hong Kong; and 1 Chemin de Baye, Blonay, Switzerland. Born on 19 August 1937 at Warrawee Private Hospital in Lismore, NSW, Mark passed away peacefully at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, QLD, on 6 July 2025 in the presence of his son, Pelham Higgins, who laid him to rest on 8 July 2025. Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Diana Miriam Higgins (deceased). Brother to Diane Adamo and Philip Higgins (deceased). Father to Pelham and Louisa Higgins-Hughes. Grandfather to Rebecca De Conto, Marcus Higgins and Claire Higgins. Father-in-law to Makiko Higgins and Martin Hughes. Second child of Harold & Roma Higgins (both deceased). Aged 87 Years and 11 months. Mark was an extremely private man who was loved by many around the world for his humility, especially by his friends in the aviation industry. Formerly an airline pilot (flight engineer) for Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong (1965 – 1992), and more recently a private pilot in Brisbane. He spent some of the happiest years of his life at Caboolture Aero Club (1992 – 2015) where he met his very dear friends Lindsay McPhee and Noel Spalding whom he remained close to until his passing. Unbeknown to many, Mark was the recipient of The Australian Defence Medal and the Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal. Messages of condolence can be sent to Mark’s son at pelhamhiggins@gmail.com
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Mark Anthony Higgins (19 August 1937 – 6 July 2025)
Formerly of 41 Skybolt Road, Valdora, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia.
Late of 3/42 Grenier Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; 81 Red Hill, Tai Tam, Hong Kong; and 1 Chemin de Baye, Blonay, Switzerland.
Born on 19 August 1937 at Warrawee Private Hospital in Lismore, NSW, Mark passed away peacefully at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, QLD, on 6 July 2025 in the presence of his son, Pelham Higgins, who laid him to rest on 8 July 2025.
Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Diana Miriam Higgins (deceased). Brother to Diane Adamo and Philip Higgins (deceased). Father to Pelham and Louisa Higgins-Hughes. Grandfather to Rebecca De Conto, Marcus Higgins and Claire Higgins. Father-in-law to Makiko Higgins and Martin Hughes. Second child of Harold & Roma Higgins (both deceased).
Aged 87 Years and 11 months.
Mark was an extremely private man who was loved by many around the world for his humility, especially by his friends in the aviation industry. Formerly an airline pilot (flight engineer) for Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong (1965 – 1992), and more recently a private pilot in Brisbane. He spent some of the happiest years of his life at Caboolture Aero Club (1992 – 2015) where he met his very dear friends Lindsay McPhee and Noel Spalding whom he remained close to until his passing.
Unbeknown to many, Mark was the recipient of The Australian Defence Medal and the Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal.
Messages of condolence can be sent to Mark’s son at pelhamhiggins@gmail.com
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text_details: Mark Anthony Higgins (19 August 1937 – 6 July 2025) Formerly of 41 Skybolt Road, Valdora, Sunshine Coast, QLD, Australia. Late of 3/42 Grenier Street, Brisbane, QLD, Australia; 81 Red Hill, Tai Tam, Hong Kong; and 1 Chemin de Baye, Blonay, Switzerland. Born on 19 August 1937 at Warrawee Private Hospital in Lismore, NSW, Mark passed away peacefully at Nambour Selangor Private Hospital, QLD, on 6 July 2025 in the presence of his son, Pelham Higgins, who laid him to rest on 8 July 2025. Beloved husband of nearly 60 years to Diana Miriam Higgins (deceased). Brother to Diane Adamo and Philip Higgins (deceased). Father to Pelham and Louisa Higgins-Hughes. Grandfather to Rebecca De Conto, Marcus Higgins and Claire Higgins. Father-in-law to Makiko Higgins and Martin Hughes. Second child of Harold & Roma Higgins (both deceased). Aged 87 Years and 11 months. Mark was an extremely private man who was loved by many around the world for his humility, especially by his friends in the aviation industry. Formerly an airline pilot (flight engineer) for Cathay Pacific Airways in Hong Kong (1965 – 1992), and more recently a private pilot in Brisbane. He spent some of the happiest years of his life at Caboolture Aero Club (1992 – 2015) where he met his very dear friends Lindsay McPhee and Noel Spalding whom he remained close to until his passing. Unbeknown to many, Mark was the recipient of The Australian Defence Medal and the Anniversary of National Service 1951-1972 Medal. Messages of condolence can be sent to Mark’s son at pelhamhiggins@gmail.com
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