Katherine E. "Kaye" (O'Brien) Higgins passed away at Massachusetts General Hospital, on Sunday, May 26, 2013. She was 88 years of age. Kaye was born in Somerville to the late David & Jessamine (Marks) O'Brien. She was raised in Somerville and graduated in the top of her class at Somerville High School in 1942. Mrs. O'Brien graduated from the Chandler Business School in Boston and then was employed at the Esso Oil Corporation for 10 years, where she was in charge of billing for the entire New England Region. Kaye went on to raise her family of four children in Stoneham and has been a resident of Stoneham for the past 62 years. Mrs. Higgins was a member of St. Patrick Church in Stoneham for 62 year, was a daily communicant and devoted to her catholic faith. In her early years she was a proud member of the Catholic League. Kaye loved to spend time with her family, enjoyed baking and was an avid reader. Mrs. Higgins loved traveling throughout the United States and all over Europe with her husband Jack. She was the beloved wife of 62 years to John F. "Jack" Higgins. Loving mother of John F. Higgins Jr. & his wife Kathleen of Scotland, Janet Restivo & her husband Jack of Melrose, Kimberly Higgins of Colorado and the late Katherine E. "Kate" Henretta. Devoted grandmother of Andrew Henretta & his wife Kelly, Matthew Henretta, John Restivo & his wife Kristen, Michael Restivo, Jessamine Restivo, McNeil Fiske, Tattinger Fiske, Parker Fiske & Kimberly Higgins. Sister of Helen Cross of Somerville and the late Dr. David O'Brien & Claire Driscoll. Sister-in-law of Joan Krupa of AZ. Also survived by many nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral from the Gately Funeral Home, 79 W. Foster St. Melrose on Friday, May 31st at 8:45AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Patrick's Church, 71 Central St. Stoneham at 10AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. Visiting hours Thursday from 4:00-8:00PM. Burial at Lindenwood Cemetery in Stoneham. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Patrick's Church Building Fund, 71 Central St. Stoneham, MA 02180.