It is with the deepest sadness that his family announces the death of Luke Declan Ainslee Higgins. Luke died unexpectedly at the Martha’s Vineyard Hospital on August 12.

Luke shared five years of joy, love, light and strength with all. The son of Naomi Higgins and Jeremie Robinson, he was born on October 22, 2014, in Weymouth, and lived the entirety of his life on Martha’s Vineyard.

He is predeceased by his grandmother, Teresa Robinson.

He is survived by his grandparents, Thomas and Katharine Neadow, Albert and Beverly Robinson; his siblings, Evelyn Higgins and Penelope Long, Sadie, Camilla, and Remie Robinson and two half-siblings. He is also survived by many loving aunts, uncles, cousins, great aunts and great uncles.

Visiting hours will be held at the Oriental-Martha’s Vineyard Masonic Lodge Grounds, 52 Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road in Oak Bluffs on Wednesday, August 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m. using social distancing measures. Please wear a face mask at all times. Extra parking is available at the funeral home.

A graveside service will be held in the Oak Grove Cemetery in Vineyard Haven on Thursday at 11 a.m. with a procession leaving the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for those wishing to join or meet directly at the cemetery. Luke touched many lives and all are welcome to join in celebrating his journey. Luke’s favorite color was green, and in tribute to him, attendees are encouraged to include green in their attire, rather than black.

Donations in Luke’s memory may be made to the Luke Higgins Robinson Snug Waves Memorial Fund, located at the MV Bank, PO Box 668 Vineyard Haven, MA, 02568. This fund will be used to purchase medical equipment for special needs children and their families, and to accommodate other needs those families may encounter.