Christopher C. Sargent
Christopher Carl Sargent, 77, of Gardiner, Maine died in Englewood, Florida after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer on January 22nd, 2023 .
Mr. Sargent was born on 13 December 1945 in Gardiner to Parents Ralph Carl Sargent and Phyllis Wentworth Sargent.
He was a veteran American soldier and took pride in having served his country with honor and distinction. He was a member of the American Legion, the Moose lodge, the Elks club, and the VFW.
Chris enjoyed his life outdoors with camping, fishing, 4 wheeling, and traveling around these great United States with his wife of 42 years, Andrea LeClair Sargent.
Chris was a 35-year shipbuilder at Bath Iron Works of Bath, Maine, having worked in many roles over his career. He was a carpenter, a carpenter shop supervisor, an insulator, a labor cost controller, and a planner for the tin shop, before retiring in 2012.
Chris was predeceased by his wife Andrea, his sister Donna Sargent Greenleaf, his father, mother, uncle, and several nieces and nephews. He is survived by his 2 sons Christopher Carl Sargent Jr, 50 of Essex Junction, VT, Mark Reese Sargent, 55, of Somersworth, NH, 2 Stepdaughters Tammy Blanchard, 59 of Augusta, Tina Blanchard, 57 of Readfield, and 2 Brothers Larry Sargent of Poland, Steve Sargent of Augusta as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Christopher will eternally rest with his wife at the Veterans memorial cemetery off Civic Center Drive, in Augusta, Maine. An internment ceremony will be held on Friday, June 2nd, 2023 at 9AM at the cemetery. All are encouraged to attend.