Photo courtesy of Chadwick Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC - New London
New London, New Hampshire
Oct 18, 1944 – Jul 11, 2025
Sharon Mitchell Sargent of 33 Christian Avenue in Concord passed away on July 11, 2025 following a brief illness.
Born on October 18, 1944 in Lynn, MA, Sharon, a long-time resident of Gilford, NH was the daughter of Paul Mitchell of Kingsland, AR and Jane Livingston of Bellshill, Scotland.
A member of the Lynn English High School class of 1962, Sharon moved to Gilford with her husband, Steve Sargent, in 1977 and remained a resident of Gilford until 2023. Before retiring in 2017 Sharon served the children of Gilford for 35 years as a beloved member of the kitchen staff at Gilford Elementary School.
Before and after her retirement Sharon enjoyed bingo, yard sales, Caribbean cruises with family and friends, playing board and card games with her family, spending time with her grandchildren, and working for her son- in-law, Peter, at Fenton's Landing in Sunapee.
Sharon, a loving and devoted wife, was predeceased by her husband Steve in 2013, for whom she was the primary caregiver throughout his battle against Parkinson's Disease. She is survived by her children , Steven, Beth and her husband, Pete, and Scott, her grandchildren , Sophie and Sadie, and her sister, Paula and her husband, Geoff.
Her family would like to recognize the amazing staff at Havenwood Heritage Heights in Concord, NH for the compassion and care they provided Sharon over the last year and a half.
A memorial service will be held on Wednesday July 16, 2025 at Chadwick Funeral Home, 235 Main Street, New London, NH. The family will receive guests from 10:00-11:00. A memorial service will begin at 11:00 A.M. Following the service all are welcome at the Appleseed Restaurant in Bradford NH.
Flowers or memorial donations to the Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research or the National Kidney Foundation are all welcome.
So sorry to hear of Sharon’s passing, my sincere condolences to family. My parents were great friends with Jean and Paul, your grandparents, and we shared many happy travels and adventures. So sorry for your loss.
Jo Ann Connick
July 19, 2025 | Boxford, MA | Friend
Paula, Steven and Beth. There are no words to explain the sympathy I feel for you all and your families.
Sharon was a ray of sunshine to all who knew her. When she and the family made trips to Ark., we all had
so much fun and laughter. She will be sorely missed.
Perry Mitchell
July 17, 2025 | 10306, AR | Family
I offer my sincere condolences to Sharon’s immediate family members and to her friends as they confront her absence from their daily routines. I hope their memories of happy times with Sharon will be of great comfort.
I feel comforted that Sharon is at peace.
When I was growing up in southeast Arkansas, I looked forward every summer to the visit from Uncle Paul, Aunt Jean, Sharon and Paula. The Mitchell clan gathered, and a large clan it was, with nine children in the...
Diane Park
July 15, 2025 | Norfork, AR | Family
There was never a time of bumping into Sharon where you didn't leave smiling. She was joyful. To her special family we send our best love.
Jane and Peter Ellis
July 15, 2025 | Gilford, NH | Friend
Sorry to hear of your
moms passing
Charlene Harris
July 14, 2025
I am so sorry to hear of Sharon´s passing. She and I were best friends growing up in Lynn. We were always together having fun whether it was riding our bikes, swimming, boating and skating on Sluice Pond, getting ice cream cones at theDairy Queen, or walking to school. As the years passed and we lived a few hours away from each other, we still got together every year to celebrate our birthdays, which were only five days apart. We always had fun catching up and reminiscing. I miss you, my...
Anita Crowley
July 14, 2025 | Friend
