Biography Fred D Higgins lll, 50 of Franklin NH formerly of Seabrook and Northfield NH, passed peacefully surrounded by family on January 11th 2017 at home after a lengthy illness. He was born in Franklin the son of David D Higgins Sr. and Judy (Lemner) Metzger. Fred was employed at Watts Technologies before becoming ill. Fred enjoyed fishing and hanging out in his garage tinkering on all sorts of engines from small too big. His latest obsession was his family of pet ducks; you could usually find him helping the ducks dig for worms. Fred was predeceased by his father, David D. Higgins, Sr. Survived by his many children Bobby Ryan, Carol Wentworth, Kimberly Higgins, Kyle Higgins, Leah Jameson, Derek Higgins, Steven Higgins, and stepdaughter Madison LeBlanc, his fiancé, Melanie Michael, two sisters Melissa Robertson, Sara Lee Higgins Sawyer, and his mother and stepfather, Judy and Tim Metzger of Alexandria, grandchildren, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. There will be a celebration of life at the VFW in Franklin Saturday January 21st 1 to 4. All are welcome. Celbration of Life Saturday January 21, 2017, 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM at VFW Post #1698