Birth date: Mar 4, 1949 Death date: Jun 28, 2023
Dr. Melanie Ann Higgins (nee McKernan), age 74, of Rocky River, passed away with her family by her side, on Wednesday, June 28, 2023 at Southwest Hospice in Strongsville after a lengthy illness. She was born on March 4, 1949 in La Read Obituary
I was a patient of hers for roughly 3 years. She saved my life. I don’t know where I would be today if she didn’t answer that email. She was the only one who responded back and accepted me as her patient. She planted seeds of healing that bloomed year after year. I get to live a life farther than I had planned because she didn’t give up on me.
Thank you for the privilege of allowing me to meet someone who held my hand and walked me toward a brighter future and prevented me from an early grave🙏🏽
I reached out to thank her and that was when I learned about her passing. As devastating as it was to hear the news, I know she is at peace now. I am praying for her family and that the Good Lord hugs her in heaven 💕 I send my deepest condolences.
I only just learned of Dr. Higgin's death. My heartfelt condolences. She was a great woman who helped me so much. A great loss. I will remember her always :-(
I was a client for about a year. She helped me. I'm sorry for the loss experienced by those closest to her.
Most of us have set difficult goals and accomplished them. Melanie upped the game by setting several challenging goals at the same time and invariably accomplishing them all. We became friends in Heidelberg and I will miss her in my life.
I only knew Melanie for a short while, but it didn't take long to see what an amazing woman she was! I will cherish our conversations. Her bravery and acceptance was overwhelming to me. I couldn't imagine being faced with the challenges she had and the decisions she made so bravely with such strength and dignity. I will carry that with me always. Rest in peace now Melanie. My deepest and heartfelt condolences to your family. May your memories of better times carry you through the inevitable difficult days ahead.
Mel, you suffered so long, now it’s time for you to rest in peace. Family and friends will miss you, but know you are in Loving Arms. Brother Scott
Melanie was one of my first true friends in Heidelberg, Germany. Together we relished and enjoyed all that Germany had to offer - and we grew closer and closer as the years passed. The concerts and the operas. The art exhibitions. Our holidays in France. The many walks through our local forests (she lived across the river from me and we would meet at the middle of the bridge). The many hours of German lessons, I the teacher, Mel the ambitious student. Her beauty tips and clothing advice (I learned a lot). Wonderful dinners in her apartment, always followed by brownies and dancing. Always the music. And always the laughter.
And then there were the many heartfelt discussions. Mel’s unstinting support. Her great capacity to listen and to respectfully advise. Her honesty.
Melanie will always epitomize many things for me: love, wisdom, compassion, great humor and wit, astounding resiliency, admirable fortitude, insights, and a constant desire for inner growth. Generosity of self and spirit. Determination in the face of challenges that may have broken others but somehow made her stronger. I don’t know how she managed.
When I was sad, I would ask her to sing Danny Boy for me so that I could be comforted by her beautiful voice. And then somehow she could make me laugh again. One day we will meet on that bridge again. Until then, auf Wiedersehen, my dear friend.
Susan Sills
I will miss you Melanie. My favorite neighbor would walk by and she would yell at the curb "when is your garage sale". I smile thinking about us sharing clothes and trinkets.
I talked to here recently and she fought a tough battle and I admired how positive she remained.
Always asked about my Son a psychology major and took the time to talk and guide him through his studies. I wish her son and family peace. See you on the other side Mel.
