| Location | Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire |
| Age | 6 years |
| Cause of Death | Organ Failure |
| Date of Birth | 26/05/2003 |
| Date of Death | 17/06/2009 |
| Visitors | 4,658 since 07/07/2009 |
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Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ◄███▓▒ ჱܓERIN NAOMI HIGGS ჱܓ▒▓███►Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ
our little princess overcame so many battles in her life since she was 7 weeks old, 2 liver
transplants, the first at age 1 and the 2nd at age 3. then 6 weeks after her 2nd transplant the
septicaemia which left her with brain damage (cerebral palsy) and she came through it all and came
through it smiling every step of the way, then when we were at a point where we thought everything
was going well Erin left us to dance with the angels, she was 6yrs 3wks & 1 day old. she died of
acute pancreatitis and suffered organ failure, she was in bed with me, nobody ever imagined her
pancreas failing, it was so sudden and very unexpected. She was so full of life, and although she
was in a wheelchair, she was so independant, bossy, cheeky and funny. She loved her school,
swimming, peppa pig, dance music and the colour pink, Erin also had lots of "boyfriends", John and
Tommy-lee miss her so much. Her mummy and daddy, Linda and David miss and love her so much, as does
her big brother josh. Erin is also missed by granny mary and grandad danny, nannie and grandad
higgs, auntie fifi and uncle mark (bob as he was known to Erin), auntie andie and auntie cheryl and
auntie cassie, uncle danny, auntie donna and cousins ellie and katie. She was a much loved wee girl
in the community also and is missed by so so many people. Also all the friends she made during her
lengthy stays in hospital over the years.
We love and miss you so much Erin, you were an inspiration to us all. Heaven has a new angel, and
knowing you Erin, you will have taken over as boss. Forever in our hearts our baby girl, our
princess our brave little girl xxxxxxx
ARTICLE FROM ABERDEEN PRESS AND JOURNAL
Hundreds gather to say goodbye to brave Erin
Broch Schoolgirl who fought back from two liver-swap operations is laid to rest
By Jamie Buchan
Published: 24/06/2009
Hundreds gathered at a north-east church yesterday to say goodbye to an inspirational youngster, who
died just weeks after her sixth birthday.
Erin Higgs, who had defied overwhelming odds when she fought back from two liver transplant
operations, was laid to rest near her home town of Fraserburgh.
In one especially poignant moment yesterday, mother Linda Thom cut a ribbon attached to her
daughter’s coffin, releasing a pink balloon into the sky.
The schoolgirl, known as a “little fighter”, died last week when her pancreas failed as she lay
in her bedroom, sleeping next to her mum.
Although doctors had warned there was a chance of Erin suffering acute pancreatitis after the last
liver swap operation, her family and friends believed the worst was behind them.
Yesterday around 200 mourners attended a service at Fraserburgh’s Old Parish Church, led by James
Falconer, chaplain of the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.
He read a moving tribute written by Erin’s 10-year-old brother, Josh, who said even though he used
to quarrel with his younger sister, he always loved her.
Ishbel Cruickshank, head teacher of Peterhead’s Anna Ritchie School, also paid tribute to Erin,
who had been enjoying her first year of lessons.
A selection of some of Erin’s favourite tunes, including music by Disney star Hannah Montana,
played as people gathered at the church.
The hymn, All Things Bright and Beautiful, was sang at the end of the service.
Erin was buried at Peathill Cemetery, at nearby Rosehearty.
The youngster was found dead by her mother at the family home in Marconi Road at 6.30am on
Wednesday. Her father, David Higgs, was working offshore at the time, but was flown back home as
quickly as possible.
Doctors later told the family there was nothing more they could have done to save Erin. The girl was
born with biliary atresia, a disease of the bile duct that affects babies.
She had her first liver swap in May 2004, just two weeks before her first birthday, but an infection
started in the donor organ and she needed another transplant.
It took around two years before she had a second operation at King’s Cross Hospital, in London. 8
weeks after the successful transplant little Erin contracted septicaemia and suffered brain damage
which left her having to use a wheelchair.
All donations gathered at yesterday’s service will go to the Anna Ritchie School
THE TOTAL AMOUNT FOR ANNA RITCHIE WAS £1472
THANK YOU TO EVERYONE VISITING, LIGHTING CANDLES AND LEAVING MESSAGES XX
copy and paste the following link to see the star named after Erin
http://www.freenameastar.com/viewstar.php?id=69792
What kind of place would heaven be with all its streets of gold, if all the souls, that dwell up there like yours and mine, were old? How strange would heaven’s music sound when harps begin to ring, if children were not gathered ‘round to help the angels sing. The children that God sends to us are only just a loan, He knows we need their sunshine to make the house a home. We need the inspiration of a baby’s blessed smile. He doesn’t say they’ve come to stay, just lends them for a while. Sometimes it takes them years to do the work for which they come. Sometimes in just a month or two our Father calls them home. I like to think some souls up there bear not one sinful scar. I love to think of heaven as a place where children are.
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17TH NOVEMBER 2009
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Just sitting here thinking o 2 brave little girls and thought i would pop by and leave a comment , miss you ........
your beddie
Well baby girl, your beddie is in place now, i truly hope your happy with it, you were obsessed with peppa pig and we had to get the whole family of pigs on there for you. i can remember taking that photo of you with your monkey, the 2 cheeky monkeys i called you. i wish more than anything that we had time for many many more memories, i feel so lost and empty without you.
daddy is away to work just now but when he comes back he is going to make your beddie so much more prettier, he has got some pretty butterfly solar lights for you.
mummy, daddy and josh miss you more than anything, josh has been so sad this week and really missing you, think you need to give him a special angel hug hunni, let him know you are with him every day.
am off to bed sweetheart, hope you come give me a hug goodnight
love you and miss you every second of every day, think of you always
nite nite princess
lots of love from mummy xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
SWEET DREAMS IN HEAVEN
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It's night time again...
Beautiful Angel above
So tonight I will send you lots of love
Cuddle up warm..
On this November night
We all love and miss you..
With all of our might
You sleep on the clouds..
All fluffy and white
I bet you look..
Such a beautiful sight
Just snuggle up..
All cosy with God above
And watch me light..
Your candle with love
copyright� Jackie Thomas 09/11/09.
Sweetdreams Angel XxX
★ ★ Tiny stars, shining bright, it's time for me to say 'Goodnight.' So, close your eyes, and snuggle up tight, I'm wishing you sweet dreams tonight. ★ ★
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All my love always XxXx
xx erin xx
6th November 2009.
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I've just popped on your memorial..
To send you some love..
For a special Angel..
In heaven above
You are greatly missed..
By your family below
Why God took your hand..
They will never know.
You were loved so much..
And nobody could compare
For you are a their special Angel..
In heaven up there.
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love liz xx
Some nights we shed a silent tear, As we speak to you in prayer,To let you know we love you,And just how much we care, Take our million tear drops, Wrap them up in love, Then ask the wind to carry them, To you in heaven above .XXX
~♥~X~♥~X~THINKING OF YOU ANGEL~X~♥~X~♥~X
Beautiful precious memories
We have and share of you
You touched the lives of many
And loved by everyone you knew.
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All the happy times you gave us
We thank you for them all
A loving and kind person
You gave and wanted nothing at all.
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You're in Gods care now in heaven
How lucky they are to have you
A special angel in His keeping
That special angel is you.
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Will you save a place for us
At your side in heaven above
And until we meet again
We will all send our love.
1ST NOVEMBER 2009
♥♥ AN ANGEL FOR AN ANGEL ♥♥
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