Laurence Higgins (54), of Cradge Bank, Spalding, died at the scene of a crash which happened at around 6.45am on Monday, November 5, on Lowgate, Fleet, just off the A17.
Laurence's silver 1000cc Honda motorcycle collided with a blue Vauxhall Astra estate car.
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FROM THE FAMILY:
I would just like to say thank you to everyone, for the beautiful flowers, wreaths, and all the cards that have been sent in honour of lol, and for the many many people that attended the service we really do appreciate what every one has done, also to the outriders at the service a great big thank you for making my son, and brother, very proud please accept this as the only intimation I can only imagine that everyone must be getting slightly fed up of all our never ending emails but on behalf of all of the Higgins family, we wish to send out our utmost thanks to everyone who helped make last Wednesday, 14th November, the best send off that my dad could have. I would like to thank Debbie Bingham and all of her team at Clubleys Funeral Services for all their help with the funeral arrangements, i would like to thank the local police for their co-operation in stopping the flow of traffic in the middle of the day to allow the funeral procession to proceed through the town centre, i would like to thank the Reverend Canon Tim Barker at St Mary and St Nicolas church for an unforgettable service and for his time, i would like to thank Yvonne Wells who did all of our beautiful flowers, but finally, i would like to thank everyone that took the time out of their day to come and say their final goodbyes to my dad. We all greatly appreciated you being there and i know my dad especially would have done. Please dont forget us, but most of all please dont forget my dad, the one and only Lol Higgins.
Claire Higgins
Laurence's family have thanked everyone who has added their tributes.
I would just like to say a huge thank you to everyone; family, friends, work colleagues, neighbours, acquaintances and even people that do not know Lol, for all their support, cards, flowers and visitors. Friends and family that have been here every day for me, helping me with the mundane things we all have to do in life.
Losing Lol this way has left me with such a huge black hole in my life , but I do get comfort from such kind caring people, who dont always know what to say, but sometimes you dont have to say anything, just be there, listening to stories about Lol, remebering him the way he lived.
There is such a lot of caring people here and I know that Lol would be grateful for all of this outpouring of love for him and his family that are left, its such a shame he cannot see it for himself.
We loved each other so much and you really dont realise just how much, until they have left you and there is no going back to be with them again. Try not to take your loved ones for granted and keep your family close, through good and bad times, be forgiving, loving and caring. Live each day like its your last. You just dont know what's round the corner for you and if I had known, the things I would have said, the things we could have done, but there is no turning the clock back.
Take care of each other
Kay Higgins (widow)
I would just like to say a big thank you to all those people who have taken time out to comment on Lol. It really is very much appreciated from the bottom of our hearts.
Thank you, Lol's family
"I would like to say a heartfelt thankyou to everyone who has paid tribute and sent cards for the loss of my son lol he will be sadly missed by all his family and many friends.
His loving mum and step-dad.
Your tributes:
Laurence was my dad, he will be greatly missed and the news of his death has already brought great devastation to our family and friends. There wasn't many people who didn't know my dad, he was fantastic in every sense of the word, always trying to help people but always opinionated! I now like to think that his name - Lol - actually did stand for the text version of this, he was great fun and no-one will ever replace him. It's kind of ironic that hes spent 30 years lorry driving to every inch of this country and yet it's a motorbike only a few miles from his home that takes him from us. Christmas will never be the same as his birthday is on Christmas Eve. The only comfort i have is that the last time i saw him he was making his grandson laugh and giggle uncontrollably which was such a sweet sight to see. My dad was unique and the best thing ever. I love you dad xxx
Claire
Further to the above comment from Claire, my best friend, I would like to express my deepest sympathy to Lol's family. He was a lovely man who always put a smile apon your face within minutes of seeing him. You will be sadly missed by many.
All our Love Kristy, Stu & Harry xx
I am so sad to hear the news of my good friend Lol. he was a true friend. I live in Belize but Lol has kept in contact with me and we were planning a reunion early next year. I will miss him. To his wonderful family I send my deepest sympathy and my thoughts are with you in this dark time. I am so sorry.
Phil Davies
Lol was a fantastic person to know, even if I didn't get to meet him as often I would've liked, he'll be sadly missed. To my sister and niece always remember I'm thinking of you.
Sheena Beaven, Adelaide
Our heart and thoughts are with you all at this sad time.
Ged & Linda
Lol will be sadly missed. He was a great character with a good sense of humor. Our thoughts are with all the family.
Alan and Pam Hare
We were friends for more than 30 years,spalding lost of a good,friendly and genuine person.my deepest sympathy are with his family.
Tom Ho
Haven't seen you for years, but my heart goes out to you.
Lol was a lovely bloke.
Sue Cooper
Lol was a really super bloke had time for anybody.
My thoughts are with his family.
Jane
I worked with Lol for a couple of years at George Adams as a lorrydriver he was a easy going happy kinda guy and will be greatly missed i stillwork at Adams and know that this has come as a shock to everyone of the drivers Truck on Lol from all your buddies.
Paul Laughton
Lol was a very close friend to my brother Steve and like one of the family, many a time i would come down stairs to find Lol and a few others on our sofa, Lol was a character in the true sense of the word, funny, allways with a story to tell, he will be soarly missed by everyone that ever knew him.
My families thoughts are with Kay and her family at this hard time,
Chris Halifax.
Lol was my neighbour 30 years ago when i was a lad. I saw him in town the other Saturday and as always he greeted me with a smile. He was one of the very few genuine nice guys.I would like to express my heartfelt sadness and send my deepest sympathy to his family, my thoughts are with you.
Michael Twelves
So very sad to hear of Lols death - known this great guy for so many years. He was magic - kind hearted and always ready for a laugh. He thought the world of Kay, Claire and Alfie. Just cannot believe we won't see him again. Thinking of all his family especially Kay and Claire. Take care
Dot, Graham and family.
Although I only live a few hundred yards from Laurence down Cradge bank, sadly I never knew him. I too am a keen motorcyclist and horse rider and was very sad to hear of Laurence`s death. My heart goes out with deepest sympathy to his family.Once again we must urge motorists to please please always take a second look for motorcyclists, most of us riders are normal family people just like Laurence.
KEITH SINCLAIR, CRADGE BANK
Lol was a great son in law, always helpful and wanting to help in any way possible. He will never be forgotten.
Mrs Joan Richardson and Mr GD Richardson 'The In-Laws'
My brother Lol, I hesitate as I write this as I feel great pain in my heart for the loss this family has just endured by your untimely death. You will be sorely missed by your mother,stepdad, brothers, sisters, you were always a cheerful happy go lucky kind of guy. Even as a kid you made us laugh with your antics which we will never forget, keep em laughing up there Lol.
Lots of love from your brothers and sisters
Lol will be realy missed. Great sense of humour and willingness to help. We had some great laughs at each other and with each other at the stables. Our hearts go out to his family
George and Cynthia
Just wanted to say Lol's my brother and it hurts so much to think we will not see him again. What a character he was, always the joker of the family. He always led a full life and was so proud of his own family. My mum is 80 this year and we were all hoping for a family gathering. It won't be the same.
Elaine
It was such a shock to hear of Lol's death and my heart goes out to all his family. Me and Lol and a few others used to mate around "back in the day" and he was always the same. I remember him working at the sugar beet factory, doing his shift then deciding me and Jim Glenister would have a competition to see who could stay awake the longest!...We would play our tamla motown records all night to keep us awake but, u guessed it, he won!...a top bloke was Lol ...stay strong ...regards
Robbie Coats
It has been such a long time since I have seen or spoken to Kay and Claire, but my thoughts are with you at this sad time.
Lindsey Usher
Kay, Our thoughts go out to you and your family.
Diane & Karen (Leverton]
Words cannot express how we feel Lol that you are no longer here. Such a great guy, it is an honour to have known you for over 20 years. If anyone ever needed anything you was always the first there, you would never see anyone in trouble.You always had a story to tell and made us laugh with your stories about the old days, when 'truckin' used to mean 'truckin' not like nowadays, eh Lol. You touched the lives of so many people. We never heard you have a bad word to say about anyone. We will miss you. Rest In Peace. Kay and Claire, our thoughts are with you xx
Love Budgie & Tracy xx
Well, what is there to say? Everybody has said it all. Everyone loved Lol not cos he was a great guy but because he was my brother he will be missed by all my heart goes out to kay,claire, and baby alfie who i know lol adored goodnight brother and god bless.
Love from john and anne xx
Laurence Higgins, Lol to everyone and a friend to everyone. He was a great mate of our brother Steve and would make me feel like one of the "gang" whenever I came home to Spalding on leave from the Navy. He was one of those people you were glad that you had in your life. Haven't seen him for many a year but has often been mentioned when I speak to the rest of the Halifax clan about the good old days. Our lives are richer for having known him and our sympathies and thoughts are with his family at this most difficult time.
Kim Halifax
Words cannot express our thoughts on this day of your final 'trip', we can only promise support for your loved ones Kay ,Claire and Alfie.
I know I speak for all of us mates, that it is an honor to be asked to carry you on that last trip, but so wish it was still you carrying us through life in your own special way.
My good and true friend Higgins, rest in peace.
Simon, Mary and Charles Chamberlain
It has been a honour and a privilege to have been your friend. We will always remember your stories and the laughter we shared with you. So glad we went to BMF with you this year, even if we did have to buy the bacon rolls. You will leave a void in our lives that cant be filled. Our thoughts are with Kay, Claire and Alfie at this saddest of times.
All our love David, Anita, Liam, Geoffrey, Jamie And Emma xxxxxxxx
Lol was a great person. Our thoughts are with Kay and family.x
ANDY & TINA WELLS
I was Lol's mate 35 years ago, we grew up together went to same school he was one of many who were in the skin heads and mods (late mods)1970 groups we would see each other many times each week going to the same old clubs in and around spalding. Board street youth club Dennis's disco (Double street) the pigeon pub and many other places. We all had crombee's and parkers and most having lambretta's or vespa's even in these those days Lol had a liking for the motor bikes. I am sure that like me and all the people (mates) that grew up with Lol some of i can still remember DennisCannon ,john fell charlie ,monks and Kev fitter, Paul hatford all though i have not seen paul for many years, and many more. the list could go on many pages, were very saddened and like me upset about losing an old mate. Not all of us made it through that period in the seventies. It brought back many thought's of the mates we had lost back in those 1970s. Four weeks ago I was at the auction at little london and who was there but Lol, I had not seen him for some years and said how are u mate he looked at me for a few seconds then said Alright Don , I replied yes nice to see you Lol, and we went on our way . I would like to say a good bye to him and I am sure he will be in the clouds looking down on his family and keeping a close eye on them.
All my best wishes to his family and close friends and i am sure all his past mates like me are thinking of you in that dark days.
Don Hibbins
Although you were my younger brother if only by a year there were many occasions growing up, it would seem the other way round. You were someone I could always turn to and rely on and know that you would always be there if I needed you. This was a characteristic that never left you, throughout your life you were everyone's friend and you would do anything for anyone and if you personally couldn't make it happen guaranteed you would know somebody that could
Your face and cheeky smile would brighten up brighten up anybody's day, and your aura would light up any room you walked into, and then would come a story or tale to every friend he met, always engaging, always funny. Whatever you were going through good, bed, happy or sad, you always kept your smile and humour.
You believed in living life to the full and grabbing it with both hands, and that every day was a new beginning and that is where your life has turned now, into a new beginning, never the end.
You were a fantastic brother, son, uncle, loving husband, doting dad and grandfather, but most of all you were a fantastic man.
I know that when we meet again you will be there, hands outstretched smile on your face waiting to fill me in on the journey you have been on while you have been away from me, till we meet again I love you.
Dennis, Sally Louise, Mark and Julie. xxxxx
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