Mrs. Odette O’Higgins Hinton, of Petersham, MA., died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 14 2013. Born in London, England, Odette Hinton was raised in Paris, France and London before moving with her parents, William and Adrianne O’Higgins and brother, Patrick O’Higgins, to NYC in 1938. In 1952 Odette married Longstreet Hinton who predeceased her in 1993. From 1970-2010 Odette lived in Locust Valley, NY before moving to Petersham, MA. to live with her children. There will be a Memorial Service on Sunday June 2nd at the First Congregational Parish Unitarian Church, The Common, Petersham, MA. at 3pm followed by a tea party at the Petersham Country Store.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations may be made in Odette Hinton’s name to the East Quabbin Land Trust, P.O. Box 5, 120 Ridge Road, Hardwick, MA. 01037.