HARTFORD – Robert “Bob” R. Sargent, 76, of Blood Street, passed away at home, surrounded by his loving family on Friday, January 24, 2020.
Born on August 14, 1943, in Montpelier, VT, he was the son of the late Richard J. and Dorthea E. (Miner) Sargent.
Following high school, Bob proudly enlisted in the US. Air Force.
On April 17, 1964, he married Marie M. Young in Hudson Falls. Together they enjoyed 53 wonderful years.
Bob worked as a truck driver and a loader operator for Charles Freidman. Chuckie and Bob not only worked together, but also thought the world of each other.
He enjoyed deer hunting with his wife, sons and grandson and ice fishing every single day in the winter at South Bay. Bob was proud to drive his Chevy truck and four wheeling with his family and friends. For years, he enjoyed truck pulling at the fair and turkey shoots, where he always came back with either turkey’s or money. In his younger years, he enjoyed boating and camping.
Bob was a member of the Hudson Falls American Legion Post 574, a lifetime member of the NRA and a member of the Fish and Game Club in Whitehall.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Gary Sargent.
Bob is survived by his loving wife, Marie Sargent; his brother, Richard Manning of Vermont; his sister, Lucy Cantu of California; his three children, Edward (Debbie) Sargent, Lori (John) Gregory and Robert (Wanda) Sargent, Jr.; his grandchildren, Chey Benson, Megan Sargent, Norman Wilcox, Matthew Sargent and his fiancé, Brittney Gillis, Natasha (Ken) Downey, Joshua Morrow, Torrie (Dennis) Williams, Jamie (Truman) Ballard, Danielle (Nick) Mackey, Christopher Sargent and Lisa Bates; his 21 great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The center of his life was his wife, family and friends. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend.
You will be missed by your family and friends. We love you dearly. You have forever made a mark in our hearts. Never once did you walk out the door or call us on the phone without saying “I Love You, later”. Never saying goodbye, because that would be forever. Rest in Peace, Hartford Wildman, you are forever loved.
The family will be celebrating his life on Saturday, February 1, 2020, at 5 p.m. at his home, 502 Blood Street in Hartford. Please come and share memories of Bob.
Memorial donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 1 Penny Ln, Latham, NY 12110.
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 To all of Bob’s family members. RIP Bob.
I was not alive then but I love all of my family members
Thinking of you all, so sorry for your loss.
thanks
So sorry to hear of Bob,s passing . He will be missed by many.
love Jeannie Miner Waimon
It’s with a heavy heart to learn of Bob’s passing.our prayers an thoughts are with all of you.Growing up I have many great memories with Bob An family, hunting an ice fishing.My brother an I always looked up to Bob An Marie ,you were like a second family to us. Rest In Peace Bob An May you always be with the white tail deer . With much respect An love. The Spaulding’s
Sorry For your loss
My Thughts are with all of you ! Bob truly enjoyed his outdoor activities ! There were many ! My children still talk about going to his shanty when we ice fished , It was a good place to get some snacks , He will be remembered by many ,
Debbie is my grandma and Chey is my mom and Megan is my aunt