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Peter Sargent Obituary
KENNEBUNKPORT -- It is with hearts full of love and respect that we say goodbye to a very special man, Peter Sargent, who died peacefully on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014, after a long battle with Younger-onset Alzheimer's disease.
Peter was a caring and devoted man to his family, friends and the Kennebunkport community. His passions ran deep - music, conservation, bicycling and volunteerism. His entrepreneurial spirit resulted in the successful establishment of Cape-Able Bike Shop. Peter's heartfelt commitment to cycling put generations of people onto two wheels and left a lasting legacy in southern Maine. Peter lived his life with a spirit of adventure, enjoying every moment of every day.
Peter was born on Jan. 13, 1950, to Patricia Collins Sargent and Cordis Mills Sargent in Boston, Mass. He moved to Kennebunkport in the early 70s, which immediately became his home. Peter was a founding member of the Kennebunkport Conservation Trust. He served on the Planning Board, Youth Services Commission and volunteered with Kennebunkport Emergency Medical Services for 20 years.
Peter is survived by his wife, Karen MacGregor of Kennebunkport; son Mac Sargent and fiancee Kate Hodgdon of South Portland; sister Pam Newsome and husband Glen Newsome of Park City, Utah, brother Bill Sargent of Kennebunk; a large extended family and many dear friends.
The family will forever be grateful to the staff at Gorham House for their kindness, compassion and amazing willingness to think outside the box in caring for Peter.
A celebration of life will be held on Sunday, Nov. 2, from 2-5 p.m. at the Atlantic Hall in Cape Porpoise. All are welcome to drop by and share a memory/ story/photo with family and friends.
At Peter's request, in lieu of flowers a donation could be made to:
Kennebunkport
Parks and Recreation
P.O. Box 566
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
or Graves Library
P.O. Box 391
Kennebunkport, Maine 04046
434 River Road, Windham
www.dolbyfuneralchapels.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Peter Sargent
Alan Carter
November 2, 2014
Many thanks, Peter, for your part in making The Kennebunks such a great place to grow up.
Carol Cook
October 31, 2014
I was so sorry to hear of Peter's passing. May the memories of his smile and good nature warm your hearts in the days to come. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. Though I had not seen him in several years, he has left an indelible mark on me and on the recreation department. Peter helped set up the soccer goals for the 1982 soccer season, and I remember laughing when I saw that he used inner tubes as the top rail! I read the other entries before starting to write; what a trip down memory lane. So many familiar names of people I have not thought of in years. He brought us all back together. Ride on...
Sage Marsters
October 30, 2014
I have many fond memories of Peter and the bike shop:his teasing humor, my awesome, sparkling Univega 10-speed, the quirky thinking, adventure,and laughter he shared, recognized and encouraged. Peter made Kennebunkport a kinder and more spirited place to live for so many.
October 30, 2014
Karen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Peter was a friend and neighbor who will be greatly missed!
Jenn Holbrook
October 26, 2014
Andy Day
October 25, 2014
One of the best human beings I've ever known. So many wonderful memories of a unique and kind individual!
Janet Brooks
October 24, 2014
Thirty years ago when one of my best friends, Karen MacGregor, told me she had met a really great guy, I could never have imagined how her life was going to be enriched. Peter was the man who answered her love of travel with equal passion, her desire to live a meaningful life with equal commitment and her dedication to be a wonderful mother with equal devotion to be the best father possible. I'll never forget the birth announcement he crafted when his pride and joy, Mac, was born. I met Peter only a handful of times but I can honestly say he was one of the most genuine, energetic and principled men I have ever met. Rest in peace, Peter, knowing you were loved and admired by many.
John Novotny
October 24, 2014
Karen, our thoughts are with you. Many fond memories of Peter and all he shared with us.
John Clinton
October 24, 2014
I will miss a dedicated and unusually honest and straightforward man. The lives of countless "two wheelers" were enriched by Peter's vision and effort.
October 24, 2014
Karen and Mac: Peter was more than a great bike man, but a true friend to me and my kids, Kate and Pete. He was one of the very first to welcome us to Kennebunkport in very early days and we remained Fairport Convention friends for life. I have missed him for several years already. Very fond memories. We are all thinkingof you. Phil Tilney
October 24, 2014
Gone too soon!!! Our hearts go out to you and your family.
sincerely, Kathy and Mike Marquis
Hassina Taylor
October 23, 2014
Hello Karen & Mac:
Please accept my most sincere condolences for the loss of a wonderful husband and father. My thoughts are with you & may the great memories you keep, carry you through these difficult times.
Mary & Rick Souza
October 23, 2014
Thinking of you Karen during this difficult time. May your memories be of the bright, happy bike rides your family had!
Berri
October 23, 2014
You traveled with a beautiful spirit and kind heart. Thank you for living the life you believed in. Your honesty and love of the earth has planted seeds for all of our children. My heart is with Karen and Mac.
Fred Sargent
October 23, 2014
I will miss you Cousin Pete. It was always a joy to be in your presence, hear your stories, and enjoy your positive energy.
Ashley Swanson
October 23, 2014
"Cape-able" may have been one of Maine's first Comedy Clubs! Thanks for all the laughs and for sharing your musical knowledge with me.
Deirdre Casey
October 23, 2014
Peter was one of those special people who make the world a little brighter. I remember his wit, his smile and his righteous energy and am grateful he was part of my ( and my family's) Kennebunkport years.
Richard & Jane Pickering
October 23, 2014
Our family is terribly saddened to read of Peter's death. For all his many civic contributions to Kennebunkport, for which everyone is grateful, for us as parents of three children growing up there, it was his welcoming and his support of the hundreds of kids who bought their bikes and hung around him at Cape - Able. He was always cheerful, full of encouragement, often dispensing his pearls of wisdom to all those kids who just lapped up his warmth. He leaves us and our children with a tremendous bank of wonderful memories. He will always remain the "Johnny Appleseed" of bikes in York County.
October 23, 2014
So many feelings for you Karen , so sorry and may he be biking somewhere beautiful . Susan and Naoto
October 23, 2014
Our kids, Mike and Amy, would get their new bikes as they outgrew the older ones. Peter cared. And we loved him for that.
--Cathy and Jim Pierce
Heather Tobey
October 22, 2014
My deepest sympathy to you Karen and your son Mac. I never met Peter but I always enjoyed hearing about there many bike trip across Europe when Karen would tell me them. My thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Chris Olcott
October 22, 2014
My sincerest condolences to you, Karen, Mac and family. I still can recall the day that I was given a new "Basketball Orange" 10-speed...Peter painted it for per my mother's request. I rode that bike everywhere and one of my stops would always be Cape-Able just to see him smile. He was a great man and his life was forever full of love, admiration and joy for his family, friend's and community. Thank you for enriching all of our lives...one pedal at a time.
Barbara DARDIA (LeBlanc)
October 22, 2014
My family and I have many fond memories of Peter. A good friend of my dad's (total bike enthusist) and later parter of Saco cycles unlimited. Peter was always a positive light, a tough but sweet soul. May he rest in peace, and much love to his family during this difficult time. Ride on Peter...
Elizabeth and David Hodgdon
October 22, 2014
We are so thankful for you, Peter, and share the sadness of your family. Our daughter could not be marrying a finer man than your son, Mac. You, Karen, and Mac are very much in our hearts at this very sad time.
Rochelle (Shelley) McKinstry (Gregoire)
October 22, 2014
Karen and family,
So sorry for your loss. Peter was a lovely man and wonderful spirit.
October 22, 2014
Peter was a light in Pat's life and certainly in yours and Mac's. He was a wonderful member of our community and will be missed.
Earle and Bette Patterson
Hannah Marston
October 22, 2014
Dear Karen and family. I have many fond memories of Peter. Arriving on his bike to officiate a dear friend's wedding, to fitting my son to bicycles as he grew, to our teasing about our mothers and their beloved PEO organization (a wonderful organization). Rest in peace Pete.
Debbie Lazinsky
October 22, 2014
Peter gave me my first job at CapeAble. He was a fun "tough cookie" to be around. Love to you all.
vance brooks
October 22, 2014
Sorry to hear of Pete passing away. My first bike was purchased from his bike shop in Cape Porpoise. RIP
Brian Burns
October 22, 2014
Thank you Peter for installing the love of music in me and helping our band (Southbound) get it's act together!
Meredith Jordan
October 22, 2014
Karen and family:
Peter was such a lovely man. I'm sure your hearts are both heavy with the loss of him and soaring with the relief that his spirit is free at last to adventure on!
Warm blessings from all the Jordans,
Meredith, Sarah and Josh
Phyllis Gill
October 22, 2014
So very sorry for your loss.
I remember Peter from the bike shop. My son Jamie worked for Peter as a kid. He will be missed.
Scott Seaward
October 22, 2014
Many days spent in his bike shop in the summers both in Cape Porpoise and the Port. I was probably more of a nuisance than anything else but he never treated me like that. I built my first bike thanks to him. Thanks Peter
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