HIGGINS, Mark D. of Strafford, NH, formerly of Reading and Everett,  entered into eternal rest unexpectedly, Tuesday, November 5, 2019. He was only 57 years old.  Mark was born in Everett and lived there for many years. He had an infectious smile that would certainly light up a room whenever he entered. A person that would always be there to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.  Mark attended aeronautical school and worked as an airline mechanical engineer at Airborne Express air freight division.  Loving husband of Deena C. (Hadley).  Beloved son of Mary and Louis J. Higgins, DMD of Reading.  Dear father of Mark D. Higgins, Jr. of FL.  Devoted brother of Dr. Thomas Higgins and his wife, Suzanne of Longmeadow, Mary Higgins of Beverly and Kathy Keen and her husband, Ray of Reading. Adored nephew of Constance Brosseau, Jean Marino and Dottie DiPesa. Step-father of Riley Russell.  Brother-in-law of David Hadley and Bret Hadley of Weare, NH. Mark is also survived by his dearest friends, Darren Weller, Chris Foley and Mike Canella as well as many devoted and caring cousins.  Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend Mark's visiting hours in the Cafasso & Sons Funeral Home,  65 Clark St. (Corner of Main St.) EVERETT, Monday, Nov. 11 from 4-7 p.m.  His funeral Mass will be celebrated on Tuesday in St. Athanasius Church,  300 Haverhill St., Reading at 10:30 a.m. (Please go directly to Church)  Interment Charles Lawn Cemetery, Reading. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Mark's memory to redcross.org would be sincerely appreciated.  Parking with attendants on duty.