Home > United States of America > Maine > Kennebec County > China > Chadwick Hill Cemetery > Diane Bumps Higgins

Diane Bumps Higgins

Birth	:	8 Jul 1940
Death	:	3 May 2016
Burial	:	Chadwick Hill Cemetery, China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3758011, -69.5727997
Description	:	WATERVILLE - Dianne Bumps Higgins passed away May 3, 2016, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville. She was born on July 8, 1940, to parents Carroll and Viola (Cunningham) Bumps. Dianne grew up in China, attended China Elementary and graduated from Erskine Academy in 1958. Shortly after graduating high school, she began her career with the Maine State Department of Human Services, serving 42 years and retiring in 2000. During her years at DHS, she formed many lifelong friendships. After retiring, she and several of her former coworkers continued to get together for monthly lunches to keep in touch.... Read More	WATERVILLE - Dianne Bumps Higgins passed away May 3, 2016, at Lakewood Continuing Care Center in Waterville. She was born on July 8, 1940, to parents Carroll and Viola (Cunningham) Bumps. Dianne grew up in China, attended China Elementary and graduated from Erskine Academy in 1958. Shortly after graduating high school, she began her career with the Maine State Department of Human Services, serving 42 years and retiring in 2000. During her years at DHS, she formed many lifelong friendships. After retiring, she and several of her former coworkers continued to get together for monthly lunches to keep in touch. Speaking of monthly lunches, she and many of her cousins would also gather monthly at various locations to enjoy lunch together and get caught up. Dianne held close bonds with her special cousins, who were always willing to lend a hand, or just drop in for a cup of coffee and a chat. The cousins are a tight-knit group, more like siblings than cousins. Dianne also enjoyed her weekly lunches with her dear friend Mary. These various lunches allowed her to stay in touch with the friends and family that she held dear.Over the years, Dianne enjoyed spending vacation time camping in Bar Harbor and tending to her flower gardens at her home on China Lake, in the town where she grew up and lived most of her life. Family members were always welcome to bring their children, and eventually grandchildren, over for a swim in the summer or to take a shot at catching fish through the ice in the winter, even though we all know there are "no fish in China Lake." She enjoyed attending her nephew's school activities while he was growing up and continued to support her alma mater, Erskine Academy, attending various sporting events. Dianne was a lifelong Red Sox fan. As is common for Red Sox fans, she celebrated their victories but also had plenty of ideas on what to target for improvements. Dianne is survived by her sister and best friend, Beverly Gilbert and Beverly's husband Dale of Winslow; her nephew Greg Gilbert and his wife Maureen and their son Cooper of Gray; aunts Rachel Cunningham and Hattie Bumps; and several cousins. She was predeceased by her parents; many aunts; uncles; and cousins. Dianne was a daughter, a sister, a cousin, an aunt and a dear friend. If you ask Cooper Gilbert, Chase Cuevas-Bumps, Kathryn and Garrett Bumps, you'll also learn that she was like a grandmother to many. She will be missed by us all. A graveside service will be on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at Chadwick Hill Cemetery, South China. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Dianne's memory to:the China Village Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 6035, China Village, ME 04926. Arrangements are by Lawry Brothers, 107 Main Street, Fairfield. (Central Maine Newspapers 5/5/2016)

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

Where is Diane Bumps Higgins's memorial?
Diane Bumps Higgins's memorial is located at: Chadwick Hill Cemetery, China, Kennebec County, USA.
When did Diane Bumps Higgins death?
Diane Bumps Higgins death on 3 May 2016 in
Where are the coordinates of the Diane Bumps Higgins's memorial?
Latitude: 44.3758011
Longitude: -69.5727997

Family Members:

Parent

Carroll Arvide Bumps

(1914 - 2001)

Viola Cunningham Bumps

(1920 - 2005)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chadwick Hill Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3758011, -69.5727997

2. Jones Cemetery
South China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3946700, -69.5764100

3. South China Village Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3957062, -69.5743332

4. Weeks Mills Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3590060, -69.5428940

5. Whitehouse Cemetery
Vassalboro, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3843619, -69.6165384

6. Twenty-Rod Cemetery
Windsor, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3441640, -69.5844020

7. Nelson Road Cemetery
Vassalboro, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3918600, -69.6133000

8. Dyer Hill Cemetery
Windsor, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3450012, -69.5914001

9. North Windsor Cemetery
Windsor, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3418500, -69.5819100

10. Clark Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4161263, -69.5711823

11. Deer Hill Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3671989, -69.5132980

12. Haskell Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4178009, -69.5496979

13. Dirigo Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4056015, -69.5205994

14. Dudley Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4058700, -69.5205000

15. Gray Family Burial Lot
South China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3645406, -69.5054637

16. Windsor Neck Cemetery
Windsor, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3278008, -69.5494003

17. Morrill-Bragg Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4255981, -69.5888977

18. Center Vassalboro Baptist Church Cemetery Extensio
Vassalboro, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4091028, -69.6303889

19. Center Vassalboro Baptist Church Cemetery
Vassalboro, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4097080, -69.6300870

20. Lakeshore Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4278400, -69.5417200

21. Cross Hill Cemetery
Vassalboro, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3877600, -69.6516880

22. Friends Cemetery
China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4407997, -69.5513992

23. Friend's Churchyard Cemetery
South China, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4369000, -69.5281000

24. Portela Cemetery
Windsor, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3089850, -69.5364060