TUFTONBORO, N.H. – Kelly Jo Sargent, 53, of Tuftonboro, N.H., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 26, 2016, at home with family by her side.
Kelly was born on May 11, 1963, in Farmington, to Charles Harold Young and Isabelle Lillian Casey (later known as Casey Hodgkins). Kelly and her siblings, Kathy, Kristi, and Scott, grew up with their parents businesses which included the Jay Hill drive-in movie theater, meat markets, and grocery stores. During high school, Kelly was a cheerleader (the one on top of the pyramid) and graduated from Mount Blue in 1981.
In 1986, Kelly met Eric Sargent in Rangeley and together they moved to Boca Raton, Florida. On March 5, 1988 they were married in Farmington, recently celebrating their 28th anniversary this year.
Kelly attended the University of Maine at Farmington and Central Maine Vocational Technical Institute in Auburn, earning an LPN license in 1983. With three children (at the time) and a husband who traveled and frequently worked away from the home, Kelly put herself through school at Broward Community College, earning her associate’s degree in Nursing (A.D.N.) in 1996.
Kelly loved nursing. Spending over 30 years in the field, she had a natural skill set with many tasks including IVs, communication, patient care, pain management and patient assessments. She was an excellent nurse; extremely dependable, caring and responsible. During her career, Kelly worked at Franklin Memorial Hospital in Farmington, Delray Medical Center in Delray, FL, Delray Outpatient Surgery and Laser Center in Delray, FL, Inland Hospital in Waterville, Carroll County Gastroenterology in Wolfeboro, N.H., Huggins Hospital in Wolfeboro, N.H. and Dynamicare in Tamworth, N.H.
Some of Kelly’s interests included fishing, gardening, snow and water skiing, spending time with her children, enjoying the porch, watching hummingbirds, and spending time at her family camp in Wilton. She was tough to beat at Yahtzee and was a fan of the New England Patriots and the University of Florida Gators.
Kelly is survived by her loving husband of 28 years, Eric Sargent of Tuftonboro, N.H.; children, Alexander Sargent of Somerville, Mass., Christopher Sargent of Naples, FL, Kevin Sargent of Fort Lauderdale, FL, and Casey Sargent of Gainesville, FL; siblings, Kathy Groder and her husband, William of Wilton, Kristi Couture and her husband Darryl of Jay, and Scott Young and his companion Lauire Blake of Wilton; Kelly was also the beloved aunt of many nieces and nephews.
She was predeceased by her father, Charles Young; mother, Casey Hodgkins; and step-father, Richard Hodgkins. Tributes and condolences may be shared by visiting www.wilesrc.com.
Relatives and friends are invited to a memorial visitation being held on Friday, July 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Wiles Remembrance Center, 137 Farmington Falls Road, Farmington, Maine 04938. A memorial service will be held at the Center on Saturday, July 30 at 11 a.m. Interment will be private. Immediately following the service, all are welcome to a celebration of Kelly’s life from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Young’s family Camp, 57 Camp Road in Wilton.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Kelly’s name may be made to: The Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation, 8330 Ward Parkway, Suite 510, Kansas City, MO, 64114 or National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation (NPCF), P.O. Box 1848, Longmont, CO 80502.
So sad to hear, our sincere condolences to Kathy and Kelly’s family.
Sympathy to the Sargent family and other relatives. Eric the Durrell family have you and family in their thoughts and prayers.
Kathy, Bill, Scott and Lori
Sending condolences in the loss of a loved one.
Bill and Kathy, your daughter took care of my mother at Edgewood, and I was always at Donna and Eric C.
Scott and Lori, worked with Lori at LEAP.
Sheri
My sympathies and prayers to all ..
My sympathies and prayer for all .
What an inspiration this woman has become, you fought a valiant battle right to the end, may your determination, strength, and your true beauty live on in all you touched. Rest in Peace my friend.
I am so sorry to hear of Kelly’ passing, My deepest condolences to all family and friends. God has another angel…..
Kathy, Kristi, and Scott, so sad to hear this, fond memories of taking care of you kids back in the 60’s.
Sorry to hear. Thinking of you! Brad & Kathy
Eric and family; I am so sorry for your loss. Praying your great memories will help you through this heartbreak. Praying for some sense of peace for you all.
Dee
Jim and I are blessed that we got to meet Kelly and her wonderful children at Jared (our son) and Heather’s wedding last summer. From just that short time, I sensed her strong commitment to her entire family and saw what a beautiful woman both inside and out she was. Our daughter-in-law always spoke highly of her aunt and cousins. Heather has relayed wonderful memories she has had of the amazing times at her Grandparents lake house with her entire family. Like Jared, family is very important to Heather and Easton is blessed to have been born into two loving families.
Judy & Jim
Although I never met Kelly, I can see she was a beautiful person both inside and out. She was so loved and made an impact on many people. To be a nurse and serve others is so self sacrificing and speaks highly of the kind of person Kelly was. Love and prayers are being sent to Kathy, and other family members and close friends. May God be with all of you and give you peace.
Kathy, Bill and Family,
I remember all of you kids working at the store in Dryden. Kelly and Kristi had to stand on a milk crate to reach
the register! Sending love and prayers to all of you.
Blessings
Carol
Eric and family, Please know that you all have our deepest sympathy. So sorry she had to leave you so young.
one of my classmate Kelly young class of 1981 I can,t believe she passaway wow same age of me too . to the Family & brother & Sister & Kelly Mother so sorry to hear she is gone now it like wow . I went to Mt Blue High school too . class of 1981
So sorry for your loss. ….she was a bright light in this world and will be missed
Dear Eric and Family,
We send our sincere condolences in this time of sorrow.
Seems just like yesterday we were playing cards with the gang at your Dads and you,Craig & Steve were just hanging out.
Burchell & Virginia
When I think of Kelly, I will always see her ready smile and the twinkle in her eyes. We were all blessed to have known her though her time was so short here on Earth, Her greatest accomplishment was raising four wonderful loving children. May the happy memories of better times help them and Eric through the tough days ahead.
Kathy & Billy, Scott & Laurie, Kristi & Darryl and all their children are in our thoughts and prayers. She will forever be in our hearts.
Much love,
Julie, Larry & Holly Stegna