Eileen F. Sargent, former resident of Cohasset, passed away peacefully at her home in Carver, on December 27, 2018, at the age of 95. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Simblist (Brian) of Lebanon, Conn.; daughter, Linda Beach (Rex) of Livermore, Calif., and Yarmouthport; and a son, Jon Sargent (Chris) of Washington, DC. She was a devoted grandmother to Noah, Ethan, and Jonathan Simblist, Kyle and Caitlin Beach, and Jason and Jamie Sargent, and three great-grandchildren. She was born in Hingham, November 3, 1923, to the late Grace and Pete Mitchell of Cohasset. She was preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Stewart S. Sargent. Eileen married her high school sweetheart, Stewart Sargent, both of Cohasset High School, Class of 1941, on May 19, 1944, at the Beechwood Congregational Church, Cohasset. She attended nursing school, but a long illness interrupted her training, yet it seems to have instilled her sense of vitality. During WWII, Eileen worked at the Hingham Shipyard and for the American Red Cross. Eileen graduated from the Practical Nursing Program at Quincy Vocational School of Nursing in 1975. She was employed by South Shore Hospital and New London Hospital, N.H. Eileen volunteered as an EMT for the Grantham Fire Fast Squad until she was in her 70s. Eileen was an active member of the Eastman ladies golf, quilting, and craft groups. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star and several groups in South Meadow Village, Carver. She continued to be an inspiration to others with her energy and optimism. A memorial service with be held on January 19, 2019, at 2 o'clock at the United Parish of Carver,115 Main Street, Carver. A reception will follow. Arrangements by Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home. Donations in her honor may be made to Cranberry Hospice, 38 Cordage Park Circle, Plymouth, MA 02360 or Cohasset Historical Society, Beechwood Meetinghouse Fund, P.O. Box 627, Cohasset, MA 02025.
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My sympathy goes out to John, Linda and Janet. May you find peace within this pain of loss.
deb mitchell
January 6, 2019
We were blessed to have Eileen and Stewart as our beloved neighbors in Beechwood. We learned so much from them both and enjoyed their friendship even when the moved. They were the most caring and the best of friends that anyone could have. We were most fortunate to have had them in our lives. They will live always in our happy memories.
Jayne & John Tirrell
January 5, 2019
We wish to extend our deepest sympathies at this difficult time.
The Staff of Nickerson-Bourne Funeral Home
December 29, 2018
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